Análise da qualidade de vida de pacientes portadores de dermatoses benignas em um hospital de ensino de Minas Gerais

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the quality of life (QOL) of patients with benign dermatoses in a dermatology clinic at a teaching hospital in the south of Minas Gerais. Methods: Quantitative, cross-sectional study, such as field research and population profile and forms of health promotion, in which the QoL of patients with benign dermatoses (psoriasis, vitiligo, melasma, acne, dermatitis and rosacea) was analyzed, from February to July 2017. The Generic Quality of Life Questionnaire - SF36 and the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI-BRA) were applied and translated and validated into Portuguese. Results: 68 patients were interviewed, of which 47 were female (min. 13; max. 75 years). In SF36, the domains Limitations by Emotional Aspects (mean score, MS, 57.3) and Vitality (MS 58) were the worst results. In DLQI-BRA, the MS was 6.97, with Symptoms and Feelings (MS 2.69) and Daily Activities (MS 1.79) being the most harmful to the patient. There were no relevant correlations between the different domains of each questionnaire. Conclusion: This study identified worse scores on Emotional Aspects and Vitality of the patient concerning QoL in general. A moderate effect on the patients' QOL dermatologic situation was observed. Symptoms, feelings and daily activities were the factors that cause the greatest harm to the patient.