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Influence of psoriasis on work.

Kalle Mattila1, Mauri Leino, Anssi Mustonen

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Turku University Hospital, University of Turku, Lemminkäisenkatu 1, 20014 University of Turku, Turku, Finland. kamatt@utu.fi

European Journal of Dermatology : EJD
|April 6, 2013
PubMed
Summary

Psoriasis significantly impacts work, leading to early retirement, increased sick leave, and reduced performance. Many patients modify jobs to reduce skin irritation, highlighting the condition's occupational burden.

Keywords:
absenteeismpresenteeismpsoriasiswork

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Published on: March 1, 2024

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Occupational Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Psoriasis is known to affect work-related outcomes like retirement, sick leave, and performance.
  • Understanding the specific work disadvantages is crucial for patient support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively evaluate the occupational disadvantages experienced by patients with psoriasis.

Main Methods:

  • A mailed questionnaire was administered to 262 patients attending a dermatology outpatient clinic.
  • Data collected included hours of sick leave (absenteeism) and working while sick (presenteeism) due to psoriasis.

Main Results:

  • 17.0% of retired individuals attributed their retirement to psoriasis.
  • Active workers reported an average of 4.5 hours of absenteeism and 8.3 hours of presenteeism in 4 weeks.
  • Psoriasis accounted for 27.0% of total absenteeism and 39.0% of presenteeism; 28.9% modified work to minimize skin irritation.

Conclusions:

  • Psoriasis negatively impacts work through early retirement, sick leave, and job modifications.
  • The findings underscore the significant occupational burden of psoriasis.
  • Interventions addressing work-related challenges in psoriasis patients are warranted.