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The Psychosocial Impact of Epidermolysis Bullosa
Qualitative Health Research, 2011Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a disease in which the skin blisters in response to minimal friction, causing painful wounds. Despite the potentially severe nature of epidermolysis bullosa, research on the psychosocial issues is scarce. The aims of the study were to explore the psychosocial impact of epidermolysis bullosa on affected adults and to ...
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The psychosocial impact of hidradenitis suppurativa
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2015Increasingly, quality of life data are being captured along with other measures to evaluate success in the treatment of numerous disease states. This is no less true in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), an inflammatory condition that features multiple symptoms, including abscesses that can develop in multiple sites on the body, often in sensitive areas ...
Melinda, Gooderham, Kim, Papp
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Medical and Psychosocial Impact of Acne
Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, 2010The direct and clinically obvious medical sequelae of acne vulgaris are well described. Physical comorbidities associated with classic acne are quite rare. Often more difficult to detect and measure are the short- and long-term psychosocial consequences of acne. These frequently are devastating and life-altering and in some cases are life-threatening.
Richard G, Fried +5 more
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Ageing and epilepsy : psychosocial impact [PDF]
, 2022 Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders of late adulthood and yet very little research has been done to examine the impact of epilepsy on this population. Evidence derived from studies of younger populations suggests that epilepsy is frequently associated with depression, reduced psychosocial functioning and poor health related ...
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The Psychosocial Impact of Infertility
Nursing Clinics of North America, 1982I would like to conclude this article by making a special appeal to nurses and related health care professionals to appreciate the special needs of the infertile couple. In being denied a pregnancy and parenting experience when they truly desire it, they are faced with a life crisis of major proportions.
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The psychosocial impact of epilepsy in childhood
Epilepsy & Behavior, 2009In addition to its medical impact with respect to loss of control, drug effects, and comorbidity, epilepsy has a marked impact on a child's life. Population-based studies show that 70-76% of children with epilepsy have some type of disability or handicap affecting their daily life and choices for the future.
Matti, Sillanpää, J, Helen Cross
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Psychosocial Impact of Emergency Apnea
Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 1987The pathophysiology of "near miss" or "aborted" sudden infant death syndrome (better termed "emergency apnea") is unclear. Emotionally, however, such episodes are significantly stressful for parents. We administered a questionnaire to 50 families who had experienced emergency apnea at home.
M J, Light, M S, Sheridan
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2013
Diagnosis and treatment of malignant diseases affect in many ways the lives of patients, relatives and friends. Common reactions immediately after the diagnosis are shock and denial, frequently followed by depression, anxiety and/or anger. About a third of all cancer patients suffer from a co-morbid mental health condition, requiring professional ...
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Diagnosis and treatment of malignant diseases affect in many ways the lives of patients, relatives and friends. Common reactions immediately after the diagnosis are shock and denial, frequently followed by depression, anxiety and/or anger. About a third of all cancer patients suffer from a co-morbid mental health condition, requiring professional ...
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The Psychosocial Impact of Chronic Illness
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1998Abstract: Depending on the severity of thalassemia and the level of health care provided, the thalassemic person may suffer from his/her chronic condition going through the path: disease → impairment → disability → handicap. There is evidence that a high clinical burden is associated with a psychosocial burden for the patients and the family.In Greece,
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Psychosocial impact of hypodontia in children
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 2010The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to determine the psychosocial impact of hypodontia (multiple dental agenesis) in children and the influence of factors such as severity of hypodontia, number of retained deciduous teeth, age, and sex. The implications of hypodontia for affected patients have been poorly investigated; this, in part, relates ...
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