Psoriasis Survey
Please fill out this survey which aims to understand everyday problems individuals with Psoriasis encounter in their daily lives and over the course of their treatments. The survey will be used as a part of primary research for TUD Product Design Thesis project - Helping people live with Psoriasis
Consent check
You are invited to participate in a survey for the TU811-4 Product Design Project, aimed at understanding the experiences and everyday struggles of individuals living with psoriasis. Your participation is voluntary and will involve answering questions about your personal experiences with Psoriasis. The survey is expected to take approximately 5 minutes, and there is no compensation for participation. All information provided will be kept strictly confidential; no personal identifying information will be shared to the public. The data gathered will be anonymized, securely stored, and used solely for this research project, potentially appearing in the final thesis or related publications without any connection to individual participants. You may withdraw from the survey at any time without penalty, and your data will not be used if you choose to withdraw. By proceeding with the survey, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this information and agree to participate. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kotryna Kurseviciute at C21340016@mytudublin.ie. Thank you for your valuable contribution to this project.
Do you consent in participating in this survey?
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I consent
Background
Age
Ex:23
Gender
Please Select
Male
Female
N/A
Region
Please Select
Europe
North America
South America
Australia
Africa
Asia
Middle East
Pacific
Which type/types of Psoriasis do you have?
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Plaque
Inverse
Guttate
Pustular
Nail Psoriasis
Erythrodermic
Scalp
How many years did you struggle with active Psoriasis? (Reappearing or constant)
less than 1year
5-10 years
1-2 years
10-20 years
2-5 years
30+ years
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Treatments
What type of treatments do you use?
Topical Steroids
Scalp solutions (eg. sacilic acid solutions)
Tar soaps, Shampoos
Light theraphy
Immunosupressants
Biologics
Diet changes
I don't use anything
Moisturisers
Other
What time of the day do you apply your treatments?
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
How many minutes a day do you think you spend treating your Psoriasis? (applying steroids and creams, skincare routine, phototheraphy etc.)
Less than 5 minutes a day
Up to 10 minutes a day
10-20 minutes a day
20-40 minutes a day
40-60 minutes a day
More than an hour a day
How affective is your current Psoriasis treatment?
Doesn't help
1
2
3
4
Helps alot
5
1 is Doesn't help, 5 is Helps alot
How many years did it take for you to find a treatment that clears most your skin?
less than 1 year
5-10 years
1-2 years
10+ years
2-5 years
I haven't found one yet
Can you describe the easiest treatment you tried for Psoriasis? (A treatment that was easy for you to perform and didn't significantly disrupt your routine)
Can you describe the worst treatment experience you had while trying to manage your Psoriasis?
Have you ever used UVB at home treatment products?
Yes
No
I was discouraged from this option
I am considering it
If you have used this treatment method - how affective was it for you? What were the problems you encountered with the product (if any)?
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Daily Life
Are there any everyday tasks that Psoriasis makes hard for you to complete or navigate?
Do Psoriasis treatments interfere with your daily life and routines?
Yes
No
Please specifiy how your treatments interfere with your daily life.
What are the most common sources of discomfort relating to Psoriasis to you?
Itching
Pain
Bleeding
Mental Discomfort
Other
Do you ever find yourself feeling like you could do a better job at managing your condition with routines, motivation and/or consistency?
Yes
No
In the perfect scenario where you had the time, energy and will what do you think you would do and/or stop doing in order to better your skin condition?
When choosing clothes and taking your condition into consideration, what qualities in your clothing do you usually look for to make you feel comfortable? (Please order from most important to least important)
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Tracking Progress
How do you check and track if your Psoriasis is progressing or regressing?
Using an app
Taking Photos
Just looking at it
I let my doctor do it
I stopped checking
Other
Eating Habits
Have you attempted changing your diet to control Psoriasis better?
Yes
No
If you have what type of diet/diets did you try?
Avoiding nightshade vegetables
Cutting out gluten
Reducing sugar intake
Ketogenic diet
Giving up alcohol
Other
What were your biggest challenges when changing your diet in order to manage Psoriasis?
Thank you for participating!
Your feedback matters and helps with creating more empathetic and innovative solutions for people with Psoriasis.
Would you be willing to participate in an interview online through email or video call to discuss your experiences in greater depth?
Yes
No
Can you please provide an email adress for contacting you relating to the interview. (This email will only be used to follow-up on interview arrangements, this email adress will not be shared with anyone else and you will be able to withdraw if you change your mind)
example@example.com
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