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'At last we are delivering a gold standard service'
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|February 9, 2017
Summary
Severe skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and hidradenitis suppurativa cause significant distress. The psychological impact on patients is often more heartbreaking than the visible physical symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Psychological Medicine
- Nursing
Background:
- Severe psoriasis, eczema, and hidradenitis suppurativa are chronic skin conditions.
- These conditions present with distressing physical symptoms including abscesses and scarring.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the profound psychological impact of severe dermatological conditions.
- To emphasize the role of dermatology nurses in patient care.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative insights from a dermatology consultant nurse, Karina Jackson.
- Focus on patient experiences with severe psoriasis, eczema, and hidradenitis suppurativa.
Main Results:
- Physical symptoms, while distressing, are often overshadowed by the psychological burden.
- The emotional toll on patients with these chronic skin diseases is described as heartbreaking.
Conclusions:
- The psychological impact of severe skin conditions requires significant clinical attention.
- Nursing care must address both the physical and emotional needs of patients with chronic dermatological issues.
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