Psychometric Properties of the EQ-5D-5L in Patients with Alopecia Areata.

ABSTRACT:

Background

For many decision makers in Health Technology Assessment the EQ-5D-5L is the standard measure of health-related quality of life (HRQL). However, evidence has shown the limitations of the measure in certain disease areas, including dermatology. Alopecia areata (AA) is associated with a significant HRQL impact, partly due to the emotional impact of hair loss.

Objectives

This study explores the psychometric properties of the EQ-5D-5L in people with AA in reference to the short-form 36 version 2 (SF-36v2), the Alopecia Areata Patient Priority Outcomes (AAPPO), the Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) and the Patient Global Impressions of Change (PGI-C).

Methods

Data from participants with AA enrolled in the ALLEGRO-2b/3 trial (NCT03732807) of ritlecitinib were anal

SUBMITTER: Lloyd A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11362414 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature