Anxiety in psoriasis is associated with impaired quality of life, and the prevalence of anxiety symptoms in psoriatic populations is approximately 34% and anxiety disorders up to 16%. Many experts recommend routine screening, referral, and interventions for anxiety in psoriasis; however, many barriers inhibit access to mental health resources and proper management. To our knowledge, there is a lack of easily accessible interventions that manage anxiety. Audio-based therapy offers convenient and effective interventions that show reduced anxiety in published, randomized studies and is a promising management for psoriasis patients. This study will evaluate the effects of audio therapy in patients with psoriasis and measure changes in overall symptoms.
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Anxiety: State Trait Inventory for Cognitive and Somatic Anxiety (STICSA)
Timeframe: From the pre-intervention survey to the post-intervention survey, approximately 30 minutes.
Amélie Spangenberg, Psoriasis Clinical Research Fellow, MBBS