Development and psychometric validation of the REFlective evaLuation of psoriasis Efficacy of Treatment and Severity (REFLETS) questionnaire: a common measure of plaque-type psoriasis severity and treatment efficacy for patients and clinicians.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To date, there is no global consensus on the definition of the severity of psoriasis. The REFlective evaLuation of psoriasis Efficacy of Treatment and Severity (REFLETS) questionnaire has recently been developed to provide a better understanding of plaque-type psoriasis severity and treatment efficacy from both patient and clinician perspectives.

Objective

This study aimed to develop and psychometrically validate the new REFLETS questionnaire to evaluate patient and clinician perceptions of plaque-type psoriasis severity and treatment efficacy.

Methods

Two similar versions of the REFLETS questionnaire were developed following a rigorous methodology for clinicians and patients, referring to 'the psoriasis of your patient' or to 'your psoriasis', respectively

SUBMITTER: Gilet H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4359024 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature