The Family Support among Patients with Psoriasis

Jacob AR., Reka K., George RE., Mathew L., George L., Jesudoss I

Abstract: Skin diseases are very common. Psoriasis is a chronic disease with profound stigma which affects the quality of life. The functional component that serves as boon to them is family support. The objective of the study is to assess the family support by using Multidimensional perceived scale of social support. Social support includes family members, friends and significant others involving in patients life journey with devastating disease. The nurse has a pivotal role by educating, motivational interviewing through follow-up of this social support to enhance the patient in their self - care and to live a quality life.

Keywords: Psoriasis, Family support, Quality of life