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. 2023 Sep-Oct;40(5):860-862.
doi: 10.1111/pde.15382. Epub 2023 Jul 15.

The impact of childhood psoriasis on the quality of life of parents and caregivers

Reese L Imhof  1 , David T Eton  2 , Megha M Tollefson  1   3
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The impact of childhood psoriasis on the quality of life of parents and caregivers

Reese L Imhof et al. Pediatr Dermatol. 2023 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

We used the Psoriasis Caregiver Impact Scale to explore the quality of life (QoL) of parents/caregivers of children with psoriasis. We found that the QoL of parents of children with psoriasis is negatively affected in numerous domains including family and social life, emotional health, work, activities, and finances.

Keywords: caregivers; chronic disease; parents; psoriasis; quality of life.

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