A Systematic Review of 207 Studies Describing Validation Aspects of the Dermatology Life Quality Index.

ABSTRACT: This study systematically analysed peer-reviewed publications describing validation aspects of the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and used Naicker's Critically Appraising for Antiracism Tool to assess risk of racial bias. Seven online databases were searched from 1994 until 2022 for articles containing DLQI validation data. Methodology followed PRISMA guidelines, the protocol was registered in PROSPERO, and articles reviewed independently by two assessors. Of 1,717 screened publications, 207 articles including 58,828 patients from >  49 different countries and 41 diseases met the inclusion criteria. The DLQI demonstrated strong test-retest reliability; 43 studies confirmed good internal consistency. Twelve studies were performed using anchors to assess change responsiveness with eff

SUBMITTER: Vyas J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11559262 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature