Cognitive impairment in patients with psoriasis: A clinical study in teaching hospital.

Padma, Kumari; Nanaware, Sagar Subhash; Yadiyal, Aruna; Mathai, P John · J Family Med Prim Care · 2020

cross_sectional · Level IV

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Abstract

Psoriasis is associated with a variety of psychological problems including poor self-esteem, sexual dysfunction, anxiety and depressive disorder, suicidal ideation and significant cognitive impairment. The aim of the study is to evaluate the frequency of cognitive impairment in patients with psoriasis. 200 subjects were included for the study. The tools used in the study were Standard Mini-Mental Status Examination (SMMSE) and Brief Cognitive Rating Scale (BCRS) for assessing cognitive functions. The results obtained were analyzed using the Chi-square test and student test. Patients with psoriasis had cognitive deficits in the domain of attention, concentration and total scores of SMMSE and BCRS.