Electronic screening for mental illness in patients with psoriasis

Electronic screening for mental illness in patients with psoriasis

In this cross-sectional study from a large UK centre, screening for mental illness in individuals with psoriasis has demonstrated a high burden of depression and anxiety. Overall, 85% of the cohort reported that their psoriasis had affected their quality of life. Quality-of-life scores correlate wit...

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Veröffentlicht in:The British journal of dermatology 2023-05, Vol.189 (2), p.246-248
Hauptverfasser: Bechman, Katie, Hayes, Joseph F, Mathewman, Julian, Henderson, Alasdair D, Adesanya, Elizabeth I, Mansfield, Kathryn E, Smith, Catherine H, Galloway, James, Langan, Sinéad M
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Zusammenfassung:In this cross-sectional study from a large UK centre, screening for mental illness in individuals with psoriasis has demonstrated a high burden of depression and anxiety. Overall, 85% of the cohort reported that their psoriasis had affected their quality of life. Quality-of-life scores correlate with depression scores, emphasizing the importance of managing the individual’s mental health alongside their psoriasis to improve overall quality of life.
ISSN:0007-0963
DOI:10.1093/bjd/ljad141