Br J Dermatol. 2022 Jan 18. doi: 10.1111/bjd.21020. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: People with psoriasis can experience psychological distress that might be amenable to psychosocial self-help.
OBJECTIVES: This study tested the feasibility and acceptability of two theoretically developed self-help interventions designed to reduce feelings of shame and improve quality of life.
METHODS: A randomised controlled feasibility trial was conducted with one hundred and thirty participants with psoriasis who were randomly allocated to receive either compassion-based self-help (n =65) or mindfulness-based self-help (n =65), over a four-week period.
RESULTS: The interventions were found to be acceptable with over 70% of study completers reported finding the materials helpful. Ninety-two participants completed the study with attrition at 30%. Both interventions showed modest yet statistically significant reductions in shame (d = .20) and improvements in quality of life (d = .40).
CONCLUSIONS: Self-help based on compassion and mindfulness is acceptable to users and can reduce feelings of shame and improve quality of life for people living with psoriasis.
PMID:35041766 | DOI:10.1111/bjd.21020
