Publications by authors named "Malgorzata Bykowska-Sochacka"
Article Synopsis
- Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a complex connective tissue disease that causes fibrosis in the skin and organs, impacting patients' quality of life in various ways.
- A study in Poland analyzed factors affecting quality of life in 231 SSc patients, using the SSc Quality of Life Questionnaire and considering variables like functional disability and anxiety.
- Results showed that both functional disability and anxiety significantly impacted quality of life, explaining a substantial portion of variance in disease severity, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.
Assessment of education requirements for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, based on the Polish version of the Educational Needs Assessment Tool (Pol-ENAT), in the light of some health problems - A cross-sectional study.
Matylda Sierakowska Małgorzata Klepacka Stanisław Józef Sierakowski Katarzyna Pawlak-Buś Piotr Leszczyński Małgorzata Bykowska-Sochacka
Ann Agric Environ Med
June 2016
Introduction: Patients with chronic rheumatoid arthritis (RA) need advice in order to face the problems of everyday life, as well as suffering associated with the disease. Health professionals should attempt to raise the level of resourcefulness and independence of the patient.
Objective: To assess the relationship between the deficit of knowledge about RA and the degree of pain, fatigue, morning stiffness, assessment of disease activity as well as functional efficiency.