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Psoriasis Severity and Functional Disabilities among Patients with Psoriasis

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Last updated: 24 Dec 2024

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Background: Psoriasis significantly impacts patients' physical and mental well-being, leading to functional limitations in various domains. Understanding the link between disease severity and functional disabilities is crucial for optimizing treatment strategies and improving patient outcomes. Aim: was to explore the relation between psoriasis severity and functional disability among patients with psoriasis. Design: A correlation and cross-sectional research design was employed to achieve the current study aim. Setting: The current study was carried out at Kasr Al-Ainy Psoriasis Unit and Dermatology Department. Sample: A purposive sample of 150 participants was recruited for the study. Tools:  three tools were used by the researchers for data collection; Tool (I): Participants' Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Medical Related Data form; Tool (II) Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) and Tool (III) Psoriasis Disability Index (PDI). Results: Mean age of the current study participants were (38.9±7.85), (38%) of participants had severe PASI score and (52.6%) of them had severe PDI score. the total PDI had a positive strong correlation with PASI score (r=0.751, p<0.005). Conclusion: Based on the results of the current study, there was a significant correlation between all components of PDI and PASI scores particularly the daily activities and work; in addition, the total PDI score had a positive strong correlation with PASI score. Recommendations: Development of evidence-based guidelines for managing functional limitations in psoriasis patients is crucial.

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10.21608/ejhc.2024.346001

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patients, Psoriasis Severity & Functional Disabilities

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Ibrahim Abd El Kader

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Lecturer of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University. Egypt

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Ahmed Ibrahim

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Lecturer of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University. Egypt

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Awad Abd El Magied Salime

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Assistant professor at Adult Health Care Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Helwan University.Egypt

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15

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44826

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2024-03-01

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2024-03-16

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2024-03-01

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1,358

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1,370

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1687-9546

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3009-6766

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care

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Psoriasis Severity and Functional Disabilities among Patients with Psoriasis

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24 Dec 2024