Adding happiness to complement the Dermatology Quality of Life Index in psoriasis and atopic dermatitis healthcare: a cross-sectional study
Adding happiness to complement the Dermatology Quality of Life Index in psoriasis and atopic dermatitis healthcare: a cross-sectional study.
atopic dermatitis
happiness
mental burden
psoriasis
quality of life
well-being
Journal
European journal of dermatology : EJD
ISSN: 1952-4013
Titre abrégé: Eur J Dermatol
Pays: France
ID NLM: 9206420
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 04 2022
01 04 2022
Historique:
entrez:
22
7
2022
pubmed:
23
7
2022
medline:
27
7
2022
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
The Dermatology Quality of Life Index (DLQI) is the most commonly used quality of life questionnaire in dermatology. The aim of this study was to compare the DLQI to measures of wellbeing and general quality of life in patients with chronic inflammatory skin diseases. A cross-sectional study among patients with psoriasis and atopic dermatitis was conducted at a hospital in Munich, Germany (12/2017-04/2019). Participants filled in validated scales measuring happiness, quality of life, and DLQI. In 102 patients with chronic inflammatory skin diseases, the DLQI was associated only with physical quality of life and negative emotions, and not psychological quality of life or positive affect. The DLQI alone accounted for 26% of variance in general quality of life. Combining DLQI and happiness accounted for a total of 73% of variance, with both variables contributing to the model. The DLQI alone only partially reflected well-being. Assessing happiness in addition to the widely used DLQI can contribute to a more comprehensive evaluation of well-being.
Sections du résumé
Background
The Dermatology Quality of Life Index (DLQI) is the most commonly used quality of life questionnaire in dermatology.
Objectives
The aim of this study was to compare the DLQI to measures of wellbeing and general quality of life in patients with chronic inflammatory skin diseases.
Materials & Methods
A cross-sectional study among patients with psoriasis and atopic dermatitis was conducted at a hospital in Munich, Germany (12/2017-04/2019). Participants filled in validated scales measuring happiness, quality of life, and DLQI.
Results
In 102 patients with chronic inflammatory skin diseases, the DLQI was associated only with physical quality of life and negative emotions, and not psychological quality of life or positive affect. The DLQI alone accounted for 26% of variance in general quality of life. Combining DLQI and happiness accounted for a total of 73% of variance, with both variables contributing to the model.
Conclusion
The DLQI alone only partially reflected well-being. Assessing happiness in addition to the widely used DLQI can contribute to a more comprehensive evaluation of well-being.
Identifiants
pubmed: 35866912
doi: 10.1684/ejd.2022.4244
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
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