Author/Editor		Simonić, E; Kaštelan, M; Čabrijan, L; Štašić, A; Gruber, F
Title		The influence of psychological factors on the development and course of psoriasis
Type		članek
Source		Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannon Adriat
Vol. and No.		Letnik 9, št. 1
Publication year		2000
Volume		str. 18-22
Language		eng
Abstract		Background. The purpose of this study has been to explore some psychological factors, which may influence the development and course of psoriasis. Materials and methods. This prospective study includes 150 patients affected with various forms of psoriasis and a control group. All patients have been polled for stress by a structured non-standardized questionnaire. Results. The analysis of questionnaires from 150 psoriatic patients has confirmed the existence of psychic stress in 69% of all cases, which represents a statistically significant difference (p< 0.05) compared to the control group in which stress has been found only in 4% of the cases. Conclusion. The involvement of a liaison psychiatrist in a complete health care of psoriatic patients can be of considerable value for the patients and for members of their families.
Descriptors		PSORIASIS STRESS, PSYCHOLOGICAL QUESTIONNAIRES AGE OF ONSET