Classification and stratification in pilonidal sinus disease: findings from the PITSTOP cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Research in pilonidal disease faces several challenges, one of which is consistent and useful disease classification. The International Pilonidal Society (IPS) proposed a four-part classification in 2017. The aim of this work was to assess the validity and reliability of this tool using data from the PITSTOP cohort study.

Method

Face validity was assessed by mapping the items/domains in the IPS tool against tools identified through a systematic review. Key concepts were defined as those appearing in more than two-thirds of published tools. Concurrent and predictive validity were assessed by comparing key patient-reported outcome measures between groups at baseline and at clinic visit. The outcomes of interest were health utility, Cardiff Wound Impact Questionnaire (CWIQ)

SUBMITTER: Lee MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11683182 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature