Assessment of the quality of life of patients with cutaneous leishmaniasis in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 2009-2010. A pilot study

Background Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) may manifest as single or multiple skin lesions, causing significant aesthetic impact and affecting the patient's quality of life (QoL). The objective of this study was to assess the impact of CL on the QoL. Methods The QoL of 20 patients with CL was asse...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
Bibliographische Detailangaben
Veröffentlicht in:Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 2013-05, Vol.107 (5), p.335-336
Hauptverfasser: Toledo, Antonio Carlos de Castro, da Silva, Rosiana Estéfane, Carmo, Rose Ferraz, Amaral, Thaís Alves, Luz, Zélia Maria Profeta, Rabello, Ana
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Online-Zugang:Volltext
Tags: Tag hinzufügen
Keine Tags, Fügen Sie den ersten Tag hinzu!
Beschreibung
Zusammenfassung:Background Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) may manifest as single or multiple skin lesions, causing significant aesthetic impact and affecting the patient's quality of life (QoL). The objective of this study was to assess the impact of CL on the QoL. Methods The QoL of 20 patients with CL was assessed by the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI). Results For 70% of patients CL had a moderate/large impact on their QoL, with 'Work and School' being the most affected domain. This is the first study to use the DLQI to assess the impact of CL. Conclusion CL has a moderate to large negative effect on QoL.
ISSN:0035-9203
1878-3503
DOI:10.1093/trstmh/trt021