The lifestyle of psoriasis patients and their motivation to change

Journal article (2024)

Authors

M. Al-Gawahiri Radboud University Medical Center
J.M.P.A van den Reek Radboud University Medical Center
M.R. van Acht Radboud University Medical Center
A.W.M. Evers Erasmus MC, Universiteit Leiden, Applied Ergonomics and Design - IDE , Leiden University Medical Center
E. M.G.J. de Jong Radboud University Medical Center
M.M.B. Seyger Radboud University Medical Center
Research Group
Applied Ergonomics and Design (IDE) (TU Delft)
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Published Date

2024

Language

English

Faculty

Industrial Design Engineering

Department

Human-Centered Design

Research Group

Applied Ergonomics and Design

Abstract

[...] Psoriasis is associated with a number of comorbidities of which some can be positively influenced by lifestyle changes. It is also known that dietary and relaxation interventions could be promising in improving psoriasis severity and the quality of life of patients with psoriasis. Knowledge on the motivation of psoriasis patients to change lifestyle and on differences in lifestyles of motivated versus unmotivated patients is essential for the development of targeted lifestyle interventions. However, evidence on this topic is scarce. Therefore, we (1) assessed the motivation of psoriasis patients to change their lifestyle and which lifestyle domains they are most willing to adapt, (2) assessed their current lifestyle in six lifestyle domains (physical activity, smoking, alcohol, diet, stress and sleep) and (3) compared the lifestyle of patients who are motivated with patients who are unmotivated or uncertain to change their lifestyle. [...]