RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05805696

Treatment and Mapping of Impostor Phenomenon

Treatment and Mapping of Self-compassion, Perfectionism, Stress, Anxiety and Impostor Phenomenon in Patients With Different Dermatological Diseases and Pain

Sponsor

Umeå University

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

May 15, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Pain Syndrome Dermatoses Vestibulodynia Hyperhidrosis

Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate persons/patients with different skin diseases or pain to evaluate whether unhealthy perfectionism, stress, anxiety, impostor phenomenon (inability to realistically assess your competence and skills) and lack of self-compassion (a positive attitude towards ourselves), have impact on symptoms, handling, and treatment regarding some dermatological diseases/pain.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is exploring a condition called "impostor phenomenon" — the feeling that you don't deserve your achievements and might be "found out" — in people being treated for skin conditions in Sweden. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a patient at a Dermatology and Venereology department - You have been diagnosed with a skin or sexually transmitted disease - You are 18 years of age or older - You can read and speak Swedish **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are under 18 years old - You cannot read or speak Swedish Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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