Back ground: Psoriasis is one of the most common dermatologic disorders. It
is impairs many aspects of individual well-being. Patient education is an integral part
of comprehensive chronic disease management. Aim: This study to evaluate the
effectiveness of an educational program on self-care practices and functional status
among patients with psoriasis. Design: A quasi experimental design will be
conducted to achieve the aim of the study. Setting: This study will be conducted in
dermatological department at Benha University Hospital and outpatient clinics and
Dermatology Hospital at Benha city. Sample: Purposive sample of 43 psoriatic
patients admitted to the dermatology department at Benha University Hospital and at
dermatology hospital during one year. Tools: Four tools were used in this study; tool
(1) Patients’ interview questionnaire; consists of three parts, Part 1: Psoriatic
patients' personal data, Part 2: Patients' history, Part 3: Patients' personal habits
Tool (II) Psoriasis Patients' Knowledge Questionnaire; consists of two parts, Part 1:
knowledge about disease overview, Part 2: knowledge about psoriasis treatment.
Tool III: Self-care practices assessment. Tool IV: A Disease-Specific Version of the
Euro Quality of life-5 Dimensions-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L). Results: None of the studied
patients had satisfactory level of knowledge at pre-program implementation
compared to post one month and three month of program. 8.6% of studied patients
had correct self-care practices pre-program implementation while as post program
improved to 86.0% but after three months declined to 74.4%. There is a negative
correlation with statistical significance difference between functional status and total
knowledge, total self-care practice at p ≤ 0.05. Conclusion: self-care practices and
functional status about psoriasis were improved after implementation of educational
program. Recommendations: Conduct educational program to be launched through
mass media for public awareness about psoriasis and how to prevent and manage it.