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Duran S, Yürekli A. Quality of life and satisfaction with life in patients with skin diseases. PSYCHOL HEALTH MED 2023; 28:2848-2859. [PMID: 36813771 DOI: 10.1080/13548506.2023.2182893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
Abstract
Individuals with skin disease may experience negative symptoms such as itching and pain, social stigma, and isolation. This cross-sectional study included 378 patients with skin diseases. The Dermatology Quality of Life Index (DLQI) score was found to be higher in individuals with skin disease. A high score indicates an impaired quality of life. Married people than single people, those who are 31 years old and older than those who are 30 years old and younger have higher DLQI scores. And also those who work than those who are unemployed, those who have diseases than those who do not have any other diseases, and those who smoke than those who are non-smokers have higher DLQI scores. In order to increase the quality of life of individuals with skin diseases, it is necessary to detect risky situations as well as symptom control and add psychosocial and psychotherapeutic interventions to the treatment plan.
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- Songül Duran
- Health Services Vocational College, Care of Elderly Program, İzmir Demokrasi University, İZMİR, Turkey
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- Department in Muğla, Hospital at Dermatology, Muğla, Turkey
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Balato A, Zink A, Babino G, Buononato D, Kiani C, Eyerich K, Ziehfreund S, Scala E. The Impact of Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis on Quality of Life: A Literature Research on Biomarkers. LIFE (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:life12122026. [PMID: 36556392 PMCID: PMC9782020 DOI: 10.3390/life12122026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Psoriasis (PSO) and Atopic dermatitis (AD) are common inflammatory skin diseases that affect people of all ages globally. They negatively impact the quality of life (QoL) of patients in health-related aspects such as physical, psychological and mental functioning. Here, we conducted a review of studies relating to candidate biomarkers and indicators associated with QoL impairment in PSO and AD. Data research was performed using PUBMED and SCOPUS databases from inception to September 2022. Most of the included studies reported genomic or proteomic biomarkers associated with disease activity and QoL outcomes. Sociodemographic, clinical and therapeutic factors have also been implicated in deterioration of life quality in these patients. The inclusion of clinical characteristics, QoL impairment and co-diagnosis should be considered in drug development programs, since processing biomarkers based on an increased number of features in addition to drug class and disease will intensify the value of the biomarker itself, thereby maximizing the future clinical utility as a stratification tool.
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- Anna Balato
- Dermatology Unit, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, 80802 Munich, Germany
- Unit of Dermatology, Karolinska University Hospital, 17176 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Dermatology Unit, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, 80802 Munich, Germany
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- Unit of Dermatology, Karolinska University Hospital, 17176 Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79104 Freiburg, Germany
- Division of Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medicine Solna, Center for Molecular Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 17176 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, 80802 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79104 Freiburg, Germany
- Division of Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medicine Solna, Center for Molecular Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 17176 Stockholm, Sweden
- Correspondence:
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de Almondes KM, Castro EDAS, Paiva T. Sleep Habits, Quality of Life and Psychosocial Aspects in the Older Age: Before and During COVID-19. Front Neurosci 2022; 16:694894. [PMID: 35401078 PMCID: PMC8988186 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2022.694894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Aim This study aimed to describe sleep habits, quality of life and psychosocial aspects in older people and analyze associated differences considering the time before COVID-19 pandemic and during its first wave in Portugal. Methods Online survey used for data collection received answers from 914 elderly (age range 65 – 90y), from April to August 2020. Results Symptoms of self-perception of depression, anxiety, irritability and economic problems were not prominent in the elderly, except for worries concerning uncertainty about the future. There was no difference in sleep duration before and during the pandemic, although there was a worsening of some aspects related to sleep, such as sleep quality, sleep efficiency, awakening quality, sleep latency and nocturnal awakenings. Gender comparisons showed a higher vulnerability in women. Some morbidities got worse during the pandemic among the elderly, such as Insomnia, Headaches, Depression, Tinnitus, among others. Conclusion Even though our data suggest that the pandemic did not have a great impact on quality of life, sleep quality and psychosocial aspects in the elderly, they were still affected by the worsening of their health conditions, including sleep and morbidities. Some behaviors may act as protective factors in this population, such as walking and keeping contact with others, as well as other aspects like financial stability, high level of education and family support, as they can help them to cope better with difficulties.
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- Katie Moraes de Almondes
- Neuropsychology of Ageing Service, Department of Psychology and Postgraduate Program in Psychobiology, AMBSONO Sleep Clinic, Onofre Lopes University Hospital, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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- CENC -Sleep Medicine Center, Lisbon, Portugal.,ISAMB - Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.,CHRC - Comprehensive Health Research Center, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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Webb R, Ayers S, Bogaerts A, Jeličić L, Pawlicka P, Van Haeken S, Uddin N, Xuereb RB, Kolesnikova N. When birth is not as expected: a systematic review of the impact of a mismatch between expectations and experiences. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2021; 21:475. [PMID: 34215219 PMCID: PMC8252193 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-021-03898-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Pregnancy and childbirth are significant events in women’s lives and most women have expectations or plans for how they hope their labour and birth will go. It is possible that strong expectations about labour and birth lead to dissatisfaction or other negative outcomes if these expectations are not met, but it is not clear if this is the case. The aim was therefore to synthesise prospective studies in order to understand whether unmet birth expectations are associated with adverse outcomes for women, their partners and their infants. Method Searches were carried out in Academic Search Complete; CINAHL; Medline; PsycINFO, PsychArticles, PubMed, SCOPUS and Web of Science. Forward and backward searches were also completed. Studies were included if they reported prospective empirical research that examined the association between a mismatch in birth expectations/experience and postnatal outcomes in women, their children and/or their partners. Data were synthesised qualitatively using a narrative approach where study characteristics, context and methodological quality were extracted and summarised and then the differences and similarities among studies were used to draw conclusions. Results Eleven quantitative studies were identified for inclusion from nine countries. A mismatch between birth expectations and experiences was associated with reduced birth satisfaction. Three studies found a link between a mismatch and the development of postnatal post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The evidence was inconsistent for postnatal depression, and fear of childbirth. Only one study looked at physical outcomes in the form of health-related quality of life. Conclusions A mismatch between birth expectations and experiences is associated with birth satisfaction and it may increase the risk of developing postnatal PTSD. However, it is not clear whether a mismatch is associated with other postnatal mental health conditions. Further prospective research is needed to examine gaps in knowledge and provide standardised methods of measuring childbirth expectations-experiences mismatch. To ensure women’s expectations are met, and therefore experience a satisfying birth experience, maternity providers should provide sensitive care, which acknowledges women’s needs and preferences, is based on open and clear communication, is delivered as early in pregnancy as possible, and enables women to make their own decisions about care. Trial registration Protocol registration: PROSPERO CRD42020191081. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12884-021-03898-z.
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- Rebecca Webb
- Centre for Maternal and Child Health Research, City, University of London, London, EC1V 0HB, UK.
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- Centre for Maternal and Child Health Research, City, University of London, London, EC1V 0HB, UK
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- KU Leuven, Department of Development and Regeneration, Research Unit Women and Child, B-3000, Leuven, Belgium.,Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Centre for Research and Innovation Care (CRIC), University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.,Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA, UK
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- Cognitive Neuroscience Department, Institute for Research and Development "Life Activities Advancement Center", Belgrade, Serbia.,Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, Institute for Experimental Phonetics and Speech Pathology, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Social Sciences, Institute of Psychology, University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
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- KU Leuven, Department of Development and Regeneration, Research Unit Women and Child, B-3000, Leuven, Belgium.,Research and Expertise, Resilient People, University College Leuven-Limburg, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Centre for Maternal and Child Health Research, City, University of London, London, EC1V 0HB, UK
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- Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malta, Msida, Malta
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- Centre for Maternal and Child Health Research, City, University of London, London, EC1V 0HB, UK
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Physician-patient agreement on physicians’
communication skills and visit satisfaction
in dermatology clinics: a one-with-many design. HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY REPORT 2021. [DOI: 10.5114/hpr.2021.110574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Mazurkiewicz N, Krefta J, Lipowska M. Attitudes Towards Appearance and Body-Related Stigma Among Young Women With Obesity and Psoriasis. Front Psychiatry 2021; 12:788439. [PMID: 34858238 PMCID: PMC8631861 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.788439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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The goal of this study was to investigate the role of the subjective assessment of one's body image in the relationship between objective indices of appearance and perceived stigma in young women affected by obesity and psoriasis. These are chronic diseases that decrease one's physical attractiveness and are associated with stigmas related to body defects. A total of 188 women in early adulthood took part in the study (M = 25.58; SD = 2.90), including obese women (n = 54), women suffering from psoriasis (n = 57), and a control group (n = 77). The participants completed the Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire, Perceived Stigmatisation Questionnaire, and a socio-demographic questionnaire. Anthropometric data were gathered using a body composition analyzer. Objective parameters of body shape were calculated (WHR and ICO). Subjective assessment of one's body and attitudes towards one's body were found to influence perceived stigma, independently of the condition causing the stigma and of the objective appearance of the participant. This study did not support the existence of a relationship between parameters regarding body shape and sense of stigma, even when subjective body assessment acted as a moderator. At the same time, body mass was a strong predictor of levels of perceived stigma. Women affected with obesity perceived a higher level of stigma than the other groups. The severity of psoriasis did not impact the perceived stigma. Moreover, women with psoriasis assessed their health-as a part of the assessment of their bodies-the highest, which may explain the lower perceived stigma in this group.
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Bidzan-Bluma I, Bidzan M, Jurek P, Bidzan L, Knietzsch J, Stueck M, Bidzan M. A Polish and German Population Study of Quality of Life, Well-Being, and Life Satisfaction in Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Front Psychiatry 2020; 11:585813. [PMID: 33281646 PMCID: PMC7705096 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.585813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Introduction: Psychological studies undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic rarely include people in their 60s or older. In our study, we studied the predictors of quality of life, well-being, and life satisfaction (including risky behavior, trait anxiety, feeling of threat, sleep quality, and optimism) during the pandemic in older people from Germany and Poland and compared them to three different age groups. Methods: A total of 494 adults in four groups-60+ (N = 60), 50-60 (N = 139), 36-49 (N = 155), <35 (N = 140)-completed validated self-report questionnaires assessing: socio-demographic data, quality of life, trait anxiety, risk tolerance, Coronavirus threat, optimism regarding the pandemic, difficulty relaxing, life satisfaction, well-being, and sleep quality during the pandemic period. Results: Older people rated their quality of life higher than did young (mean difference=0.74, SE=0.19, p < 0.01) and middle-aged (mean difference=0.79, SE=0.18, p < 0.01) participants, rated their life satisfaction higher than young (mean difference=1.23, SE = 0.31, p < 0.01) and middle-aged (mean difference=0.92, SE = 0.30, p < 0.05) participants, and rated their well-being higher than young (mean difference=1.40, SE = 0.31, p < 0.01) and middle-aged (mean difference=0.91, SE = 0.31, p < 0.05) participants. They also experienced lower levels of trait anxiety and Coronavirus threat (mean difference=-9.19, SE = 1.90, p < 0.01) than the younger age groups. They experienced greater risk tolerance (mean difference=1.38, SE=0.33, p < 0.01), sleep quality (F =1 .25; eta 2 = 0.01), and optimism (F = 1.96; eta 2 = 0.01), and had less difficulty relaxing during the pandemic (F = 3.75; eta 2 = 0.02) than middle-aged respondents. Conclusions: Quality of life, life satisfaction, and well-being during the pandemic is affected by age, trait anxiety, and Coronavirus threat. Older people rated their quality of life, life satisfaction, and well-being during pandemic higher than young people, and experienced lower levels of trait anxiety and Coronavirus threat than the younger age groups. They experienced greater risk tolerance, sleep quality, and optimism, and had less difficulty relaxing than middle-aged respondents.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Institute of Psychology, University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Developmental Psychiatry, Psychotic and Geriatric Disorders, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
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- DPFA-Academy of Work and Health, Leipzig, Germany
- International Research Academy BIONET, Leipzig, Germany
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- DPFA-Academy of Work and Health, Leipzig, Germany
- International Research Academy BIONET, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Psychology, University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
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