Discriminating the Presence of Psychological Distress in Patients Suffering from Psoriasis: An Application of the Clinimetric Approach in Dermatology

• Published in: Acta dermato-venereologica Vol. 96; no. 217; p. 69
• Main Authors: Offidani, E, Del Basso, D, Prignago, F, Tomba, E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sweden 23.08.2016
• Subjects: Adult; Female; Humans; Interview, Psychological; Male; Mental Disorders; Middle Aged; Psoriasis - psychology; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; Psychometrics; Severity of Illness Index; Sickness Impact Profile; Stress, Psychological

Psoriasis is a chronic dermatologic disease that negatively impacts physical and mental health of patients as well as their social and work life. The aim of this study is to illustrate, by a clinimetric approach the differences in psychological distress and well-being between patients with mild and...