A systematic literature review on quality of life in adult patients with psoriasis

Authors

  • Saima Rahman Department of Dermatology, Saidu Group of Teaching Hospitals Saidu Sharif, Swat
  • Nisar udddin Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Saidu Group of Teaching Hospitals Saidu Sharif, Swat
  • Shahbaz Aman Department of Dermatology Unit-I, King Edward Medical University/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore.
  • Nadia Sultan Department of Dermatology, Rahbar Medical and Dental College Lahore
  • Ghazala Butt Department of Dermatology Unit 1 King Edward Medical University Mayo Hospital Lahore
  • Anila Rahman
  • Aafaque Ahmad

Keywords:

Quality of Life, Heath Related Quality of Life, Psoriasis, Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

Background  Systematic literature reviews play a significant role in health-related decision making providing valuable information to the research community on effectiveness, the patient reported outcomes, and the cost of treatment if conducted properly. In this study, we conducted a systematic review with the aim to summaries research reported on psoriasis patient’s quality of life and investigating the social and psychological impairment of patients with psoriasis. Methods A systematic literature search on the electronic databases (PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science) was conducted to identify research carried on quality of life impairment in patients with psoriasis during the period 1st January 2007 till 30th September 2017. Selection criteria were defined, and studies were included accordingly. All the editorials, letters to the editor, and commentaries were excluded from the study. Results 128 articles were found that met the inclusion criteria and only 30 articles were included in this systematic literature review. Studies showed that psoriatic patients reported low self-esteem, pain/discomfort, and limited daily and social activities along with impaired sexual life. Conclusion Quality of life is significantly impaired by psoriasis and disease severity was associated with lower quality of life. Different dimensions including sexual functioning, work productivity, economic burden, and psychosocial activities are broadly addressed in the research and have been found to be significantly impaired by psoriasis. 

Author Biographies

Saima Rahman, Department of Dermatology, Saidu Group of Teaching Hospitals Saidu Sharif, Swat

Assistant Professor

Nisar udddin, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Saidu Group of Teaching Hospitals Saidu Sharif, Swat

Assistant Professor

Shahbaz Aman, Department of Dermatology Unit-I, King Edward Medical University/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore.

Professor

Nadia Sultan, Department of Dermatology, Rahbar Medical and Dental College Lahore

Assistant Professor

Ghazala Butt, Department of Dermatology Unit 1 King Edward Medical University Mayo Hospital Lahore

Assistant Professor

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2020-09-30

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Rahman S, udddin N, Aman S, Sultan N, Butt G, Rahman A, Ahmad A. A systematic literature review on quality of life in adult patients with psoriasis. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2020Sep.30 [cited 2024Nov.8];30(2):336-48. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/1474

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