Quality of Life in Patients with Skin Diseases Attending a Public Healthcare Institute of Quetta City, Pakistan

Ghafoor, Rashid; Saleem, Fahad; Iqbal, Qaiser; Hassali, Mohamed Azmi; Hashmi, Furqan Khurshid; Haider, Sajjad; Anwar, Muhammad; Uddin, Zaheer; Salman, Muhammad

doi:10.5530/jppcm.2018.1.5

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“…In the present study, almost one third (33.3%) of the patients were in the age group of 21-30 years, a finding consistent with studies carried out in similar study settings in India by Renuka A et al 5 and Joel JJ et al 6 , whereas in studies conducted by Baur B et al 7 Section: Community Medicine the study done by Tejada CD et al 11 The mean DLQI score for male patients was significantly more (7.04 ± 4.302) than female patients (5.74 ± 3.603). This could be because, males are more commonly engaged in occupational activity compared to females, thus affected by physical symptoms.…”

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Assessment of Quality of Life in Patients Reporting with Dermatological Conditions to a Primary Healthcare Setting in Goa, India.

Arulprakash¹,

D'souza²

2019

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Introduction: Patients reporting with skin ailments to primary healthcare settings are often referred to specialty centres either due to uncertainty in diagnosing skin conditions by the healthcare professionals or because of incomplete treatment offered to the patients at this level of healthcare. Objectives: 1.To assess the quality of life among adults reporting with skin diseases to a Primary healthcare setting. 2.To identify the types of skin diseases that required referral to specialty clinics. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at an Urban Health Centre in Goa between July 2018 and September 2018 among 150 consenting patients aged 18 years and above reporting with skin ailments. Data were collected by administering a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire and the Quality of Life was assessed using the Dermatology Life Quality Index. Data was summarised using frequencies and percentages for demographic characteristics, The DLQI was scored as per the method recommended by the developers. Chi-Square test was used to determine the association among study variables. A P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Mean DLQI score in this study was 6.67 ± 4.147 indicating a small to moderate effect of skin diseases on patient's QoL. Mean DLQI score of Symptoms/Feelings domain was 2.94 ± 1.475 out of a maximum score of six, followed by domains like Daily activities (1.12 ± 1.197) and Work/School (1.06 ± 1.148) respectively. Conclusion: A small to moderate impact on QoL was observed among patients with skin conditions. This study suggests a need for special training in the management of common skin diseases for healthcare professionals at primary healthcare settings, at the same time adding the necessary medications used for the treatment of these common skin conditions to the inventory of essential drugs maintained at this level of healthcare.

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Assessment of Quality of Life in Patients Reporting with Dermatological Conditions to a Primary Healthcare Setting in Goa, India.

Arulprakash¹,

D'souza²

2019

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“…The DLQI score for eczema, acne, and psoriasis ranged from 11 to 20, which has a significant impact on quality of life. Ghafoor et al (2018) made a similar finding. A Malaysian study further supported this finding, finding that eczema patients' quality of life (QOL) worsened more than the combined effects of the other two skin conditions, with women's QOL more severely impacted than men's (Kassab et al, 2019).…”

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A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study on Quality of Life and Work Productivity among Women with Skin Disease

Mazlan,

Ahmad Sharoni

2024

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The most visible organ of a human being is considered to be the skin. The effects of visible skin disorders on quality of life (QoL) and productivity at work go far beyond their clinical manifestations, especially among women. The objective of this research is to evaluate the quality of life and work productivity of women with skin conditions who attend public hospitals. Methods:ACross-sectional study was carried out from March 2023 to May 2023 at the dermatology clinics of Kuala Lumpur Hospital and Selayang Hospital. With 404 respondents, the researcher used a proportionate and random sampling technique. The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and Work Productivity and Activity Impairment - General Health (WPAI- GH) scales were included in the self-administered questionnaire. The data in this study were analyzed using Statistical Packages for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 28. Results: Eczema was frequently diagnosed in the respondents (42.1%) aged 18–30 (53.7%) followed by acne vulgaris (30.9%) and psoriasis (27%). Patients with eczema had the most significant effect on the DLQI score (35.9%). The outcome for WPAI-GH observed psoriasis patients showed the highest absenteeism (M=8.6, SD=15.4). There was no significant difference between types of skin diseases with WPAI-GH subscales (p>0.05). Activity impairment was significantly associated with the DLQI score (p<0.05). Conclusion:These results demonstrated the need for dermatologists and nurses to develop comprehensive care approaches that address the multidimensional impact of skin diseases on patients to improve their quality of life and productivity at work by putting into practice strategies to overcome the issues. Since the nurses are at the forefront of patient care, they possess the expertise to recognize how skin diseases may influence patients' daily functioning and professional productivity; thus, specific strategies can be planned, which will improve the patient's overall health outcomes.

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“…Quality of life tends to highlight factors that are important in affecting the overall patient's wellbeing; accordingly, quality of life is rated as an important predictor of treatment success and is predicted as of prognostic importance throughout the course of patient's care. 13 Scabies infestation has a negative impact on the quality of life for infected individuals resulting in considerable stigmatization and isolation in addition to the limitation of social and sporting activities as the scabies usually affects exposed areas of the skin. 14 A study in China revealed that scabies patients often feel restrictions in their personal relationships.…”

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Quality of life in patients with scabies in Erbil, Iraq

2021

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Background and objective: Scabies, known as the seven-year itch, is a contagious skin infestation by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei that causes a pruritic skin eruption. Scabies is endemic in most of the communities of the developing world. This study aimed to assess the quality of life of scabies patients, taking into consideration the demographic profile and clinical presentation of patients in Erbil. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 107 scabies patients attending a private dermatology clinic were recruited. Dermatology Quality of Life Index questionnaire was used for data collection. Results: More than half (51.4%) of the patients were less than 30 years of age, including 58.9% males, 70.1% of them were married, and 67.3% were living in the urban area. More than 84% of the study sample’s quality of life was very large and extremely large affected. The overall mean of the quality of life scores was 14.95±4.5 with no significant association between the overall quality of life scores to disease severity and certain sociodemographic characteristics of the patients. The mean scores of the two domains of embarrassment and shopping were significantly associated with the male gender (P = 0.003 and 0.021, respectively). However, 40.2%, 35.5%, and 29% of the patients reported that the disease affected very much on their shopping, clothing, and working activities, respectively. Conclusion: The disease had caused a significant effect on patients' lives, with no significant association between the severity of the disease and overall quality of life scores. The disease in its mild, moderate, and severe forms adversely affected patient lives. The commonest quality of life scores were those in the range of 11-20. Keywords: Quality of life; Scabies; Erbil; Iraq.

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Quality of Life in Patients with Skin Diseases Attending a Public Healthcare Institute of Quetta City, Pakistan

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References 20 publications

Assessment of Quality of Life in Patients Reporting with Dermatological Conditions to a Primary Healthcare Setting in Goa, India.

Assessment of Quality of Life in Patients Reporting with Dermatological Conditions to a Primary Healthcare Setting in Goa, India.

A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study on Quality of Life and Work Productivity among Women with Skin Disease

Quality of life in patients with scabies in Erbil, Iraq

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