Assessment of dermatological life quality in patients with cutaneous diseases at Universitas Academic Hospital
Journal of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa
| Field | Value | |
| Title | Assessment of dermatological life quality in patients with cutaneous diseases at Universitas Academic Hospital | |
| Creator | Naidoo, Navlin Maruma, Frans Ngwenya, Edward Mazibuko, Mthobisi N. | |
| Description | Background: Dermatological conditions significantly impact quality of life (QoL). This cross-sectional study aimed to assess this impact as part of a comprehensive care approach.Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted at a tertiary hospital’s dermatology outpatient department from January 2023 to March 2023. Eligible patients were recruited, and data on demographics, clinical diagnoses and Dermatological Life Quality Index (DLQI) scores were collected.Results: The study included 200 participants (median age: 39 years, range: 18–86). Females comprised 58%, while males were significantly older (median: 53 vs 35 years, p 0.001). A significant difference was found between the 10 most common diagnoses and DLQI scores (p 0.05, Kruskal–Wallis test). The top diagnoses were eczema (21%), cutaneous malignancy (13%) and acne/rosacea (11%). Hidradenitis suppurativa had the highest DLQI scores, followed by lupus and urticaria.Conclusion: This study highlights the significant burden of skin diseases on QoL, with hidradenitis suppurativa showing the greatest impact. Findings underscore the need for patient-centred dermatological care addressing both physical and psychological well-being.Contribution: This study contributes to dermatology research in line with the Journal of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (JCMSA) mission to encourage multidisciplinary publications. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2025-03-31 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/jcmsa.v3i1.160 | |
| Source | Journal of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa; Vol 3, No 1 (2025); 7 pages 2960-110X 3105-4331 | |
| Language | eng | |
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https://jcmsa.org.za/index.php/jcmsa/article/view/160/487
https://jcmsa.org.za/index.php/jcmsa/article/view/160/488
https://jcmsa.org.za/index.php/jcmsa/article/view/160/489
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