The effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on illness perceptions of psoriasis and the role of depression: Findings from a cross-sectional study.
Georgia LadaGabriela Arredondo Hector ChinoyPeter S TalbotRichard Bruce WarrenC Elise KleynPublished in: Skin health and disease (2022)
We found diverse pandemic effects on illness perception domains in psoriasis. Uncertainty and reduced healthcare access may drive poorer treatment and coherence beliefs during Covid-19. These beliefs can hinder patients' health-promoting behaviours and may explain the high pandemic non-adherence reported previously in psoriasis. Appropriate interventions are needed to establish positive long-term cognitions and improve psoriasis management, for example, using the PsoWell patient materials. Dermatology services should invest in engaging and educating patients regardless of concurrent psychological distress.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- coronavirus disease
- sars cov
- newly diagnosed
- primary care
- mental health
- metabolic syndrome
- prognostic factors
- peritoneal dialysis
- squamous cell carcinoma
- adipose tissue
- risk assessment
- sleep quality
- skeletal muscle
- health information
- patient reported outcomes
- social media