Relationship Between Occupational Balance, Psychological Distress, and Functional Impairment in Individuals with Psoriasis
Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, cilt.42, sa.3, ss.308-325, 2026 (ESCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 42 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1080/0164212x.2025.2530436
- Dergi Adı: Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, CINAHL, Psycinfo, Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Social Science Premium Collection (ProQuest), Criminology Collection (ProQuest), Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest), Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection (EBSCO)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.308-325
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Anxiety, depression, occupational balance, psoriasis, stress
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Psoriasis-related psychological and functional challenges may disrupt occupational balance. This study examined the relationship between occupational balance, psychological distress, and functional impairment in individuals with psoriasis. 65 participants from a clinic completed Sociodemographic Form, Psoriasis Disability Index (PDI), Occupational Balance Questionnaire (OBQ11-T), and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21). PDI and DASS-21 were strongly correlated. A weak but significant negative correlation was observed between OBQ11-T and depression. However, the cross-sectional design and self-reported data limit generalizability. These findings emphasize the vital role of occupational therapy in addressing depression and promoting balanced engagement in meaningful daily activities for individuals with psoriasis.