Quality of Life and Psoriasis – First Results of National Survey among Czech Patients

Czech version

Authors: A. Mateřanková; R. Schmiedbergerová; J. Hercogová
Authors‘ workplace: Dermatovenerologická klinika 2. LF UK a FN Na Bulovce přednostka prof. MUDr. J. Hercogová, CSc.
Published in: Čes-slov Derm, 83, 2008, No. 6, p. 299-304
Category: Clinical and laboratory Research

Overview

Psoriasis is a common disorder with variable severity and different impact on quality of life. The disease affects mainly routine daily activities, social contacts and psychological well-being of patients. The aim of the study is to describe the quality of life of patients with chronic plaque psoriasis in the Czech Republic, its changes after the treatment, their medication adherence and their locus of life control.

Key words:
quality of life – psoriasis – Psoriasis Disability Index – Morisky-Green test – locus of life control

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Article was published in

Czech-Slovak Dermatology

2008 Issue 6