A clinical study of geriatric dermatoses

Raveendra, Leena

doi:10.7241/ourd.20143.59

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“…4 Here 19% incidence of varicose veins eczema is much less than that noted by (48%) Tindall and Smith. 1 Eczema i.e. lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) is 16.5%.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Vitiligo is higher in Indian patients. 1,3 Seborrheic dermatitis is due to auto-sensitization & secondary infection. 4 Here 7% patients, remarkably more in female i.e.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The main objectives of this study 1. To study dermatological manifestations in geriatric population of above 60 years of age.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This number may increase to 179 million in 2031. 1 Up to the year, 2050 the world population in this age group will be more than triple from 600 million to 2 billion, especially in developing countries. 2 …”

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“…In India, there are very few studies on "geriatric dermatoses," in contrast to many studies in western countries. 1 India is "an ageing nation" with 7.7% of its population of more than 60 years old. This number may increase to 179 million in 2031.…”

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Study of cutaneous manifestations in geriatrics

Dhumale

Khyalappa

2016

Int J Res Med Sci

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“…4 Here 19% incidence of varicose veins eczema is much less than that noted by (48%) Tindall and Smith. 1 Eczema i.e. lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) is 16.5%.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Vitiligo is higher in Indian patients. 1,3 Seborrheic dermatitis is due to auto-sensitization & secondary infection. 4 Here 7% patients, remarkably more in female i.e.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The main objectives of this study 1. To study dermatological manifestations in geriatric population of above 60 years of age.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Study of cutaneous manifestations in geriatrics

Dhumale

Khyalappa

2016

Int J Res Med Sci

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Psychiatric morbidity, stress and quality of life among geriatric dermatology patients: Therapeutic considerations from an Indian perspective

Latheef

Sukumarakurup

et al. 2021

Dermatologic Therapy

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We aimed to determine the prevalence of psychiatric morbidities, stress and quality of life, the pattern of skin diseases and associated psychosocial factors in geriatric population. Patients aged 60 years and older were recruited. Demographics and dermatological history and findings were collected using a preset Proforma. Geriatric depression scale (GDS), hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS), perceived stress scale (PSS), and dermatology life quality index (DLQI) were instituted in all the patients. A total of 310 patients were included in the study, 173 males and 137 females. Infectious diseases (39.6%), papulosquamous diseases (17.1%), and eczema (15.5%) were common disorders. 45.5% were depressed and 43.2% had anxiety (hospital anxiety and depression scale). 55.8% had depression (geriatric depression rating scale), 20.3% had high stress and 11% had extremely large effect on DLQI. Divorced/widowed patients experienced more depression (p = 0.037) and had more impairment in quality of life (p = 0.05). Patients living in three generation family experienced more impairment in quality of life (p = 0.000). Our study demonstrated high prevalence of psychiatric morbidities in geriatric dermatology patients. It implies the need of special care with more attention to psychiatric co morbidities. The role of psychiatry-dermatology liaison clinic may benefit these patients.

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A qualitative research study on the illness perception of chronic pruritus in older Asian adults based on the Common‐Sense Model of self‐regulation

Moosa

Leng

Kum

et al. 2021

Health Expectations

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Background Chronic pruritus (CP), itch lasting more than 6 weeks, is common in community‐dwelling older adults. Understanding their illness perception allows the attending physician to develop a personalised care plan to mitigate CP. Aim This study explores the illness perception of CP among older Asian adults in an urban community. Design Qualitative research was conducted, framed by the Common‐Sense Model of self‐regulation (CSM). Through in‐depth interviews (IDIs), qualitative data were gathered from Asian patients with CP, and then a thematic analysis was carried out. The emergent themes were grouped according to the five domains of CSM: ‘identity’, ‘cause’, ‘time’, ‘controllability’ and ‘consequence’. Setting and Patients IDIs were conducted in a Singapore public primary care clinic before the data were saturated. Results The CSM domains illustrate the illness perception of CP. CP was identified as a ‘problem’ rather than a disease and was often described in metaphor. Patients' perception of the cause was diverse due to the lack of provision of a clear explanation by their physicians. They opined that CP continued indefinitely. Without definite time to resolution, patients adapted their help‐ and health‐seeking behaviours to control it. The consequences included therapeutic experimentation, alternative therapy, self‐isolation, avoidance behaviours, emotional disturbance and dermatological complications. Conclusion and Patient Contribution Patients provided information on their perception of CP, which aligned with the CSM. A multipronged approach is needed to deliver holistic and personalised care to patients with CP, providing clarity on its natural progression, to set their expectations on its timeline, treatment effectiveness and undertake appropriate behaviour modification to adapt to its chronicity.

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A clinical study of geriatric dermatoses

Cited by 38 publications

References 16 publications

Study of cutaneous manifestations in geriatrics

Study of cutaneous manifestations in geriatrics

Psychiatric morbidity, stress and quality of life among geriatric dermatology patients: Therapeutic considerations from an Indian perspective

A qualitative research study on the illness perception of chronic pruritus in older Asian adults based on the Common‐Sense Model of self‐regulation

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