Table 3 Impact of PsA: comparison of categories found in Brazil and France
Brazil | Common Categories | France | |
|---|---|---|---|
Physical Impact | Weight gain/loss Joint swelling Joint deformities Sexual dysfunction | Pain Fatigue Functional disability Sleep disorders Psoriasis Joint stiffness | Uveitis |
Emotional Impact | Embarrassment/Shame | Anxiety Frustration Fear Lack of interest Depressed mood Low self esteem Irritability | Poor concentration |
Professional Impact | Discrimination at work | Inability to perform job-related activities Absenteeism/job losses PsA symptoms impaired by occupational activity Financial impact Low productivity Inability to work full-time Necessity to delegate tasks and/or ask for other people’s help | Difficulties to create a long term career plan Necessity to change position in company Necessity to change occupational activity Difficulties to get a job PsA impairing career advancement |
Social Impact | Discrimination in social life | Patient perception of harming relatives Incomprehension of disability by relatives Limited activities with younger relatives Limitation to children’s care Limitation to leisure activities Limitation to sports Sports impairing PsA symptoms |