2011
DOI: 10.1590/s0365-05962011000600008
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Impact on the quality of life of dermatological patients in southern Brazil

Abstract: The assessment of the impact of dermatoses on patients' quality of life is important for clinical management. It is essential to detect patients at higher risk of experiencing worse quality of life in order to treat them in a more integrated way.

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“…[22] Similarly, Shrestha and colleagues reported a mean DLQI score of 10.7 (range 7-19) among their study respondents, indicating a large impact on QoL. [23] Quality of life in skin disorders was also heavily impaired in studies reported from Saudi Arabia [24] , Brazil [25] , India [26] and other parts of the world. [27] It is mention that against to our study criteria, the above mentioned studies were conducted on a disease specific population.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 91%
“…[22] Similarly, Shrestha and colleagues reported a mean DLQI score of 10.7 (range 7-19) among their study respondents, indicating a large impact on QoL. [23] Quality of life in skin disorders was also heavily impaired in studies reported from Saudi Arabia [24] , Brazil [25] , India [26] and other parts of the world. [27] It is mention that against to our study criteria, the above mentioned studies were conducted on a disease specific population.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 91%
“…4,9,13,15,22 A possible inclusion of hospitalized psoriatic patients in these studies could increase the mean score of DLQI. Psoriasis has a highly significant impact on patients' QoL on the scale of symptoms, feelings and daily activities.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…5,6 Por ser uma doença crônica, comumente caracterizada por prurido intenso e eczemas, e com forte correlação com outras doenças atópicas, tais como asma brônquica e rinite alérgica, a DA provoca inúmeros danos na qualidade de vida das crianças e repercussões psicológicas e sociais. 7,8 É frequente a presença de distúrbios do sono, do humor e evasão escolar. 8 A família também é afetada, uma vez que os familiares muitas vezes têm dificuldades para lidar com as necessidades da criança doente, custear suas medicações e gerenciar um ambiente equilibrado entre as crianças saudáveis.…”
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“…7,8 É frequente a presença de distúrbios do sono, do humor e evasão escolar. 8 A família também é afetada, uma vez que os familiares muitas vezes têm dificuldades para lidar com as necessidades da criança doente, custear suas medicações e gerenciar um ambiente equilibrado entre as crianças saudáveis. …”
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