International Journal of Nursing Education
  • Year: 2013
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 1

Ultraviolet Light Therapy and Psoriasis - Nursing Perspectives

  • Author:
  • Padmavathi Nagarajan1, Karaline Karunagari2, DM Thappa3, Deepthi Konda4
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Page Number: 147 to 151

1Lecturer, College of Nursing, Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Pudhucherry

2Professor, Rani Meyyammai College of Nursing, Annamalai University, Chidambaram

3Professor and Head, Department of Dermatology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research), Puducherry

4Junior Resident, Department of Dermatology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research), Puducherry

Online published on 15 March, 2013.

Abstract

Patients with psoriasis have a disease that may be readily apparent to others because of its visibility. This disease can cause functional impairment, disfigurement of the skin and emotional distress. Phototherapy is considered to be the most effective and least risky treatment for moderate to severe psoriasis although many other treatments are also available. Hence, it is essential for a nurse to have better knowledge regarding effective and safe use of these therapies.

Keywords

Psoriasis, Phototherapy, Photochemotherapy