The Brazilian version of Skindex-16 is a valid and reliable instrument to assess the health-related quality of life of patients with skin diseases.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The aim of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of Skindex-16 in patients with various skin diseases.

Methods

Dermatologic assessments were performed for the diagnosis and classification of the severity of skin conditions. The clinical feasibility of Skindex-16 was assessed based on the time required to complete the questionnaire and the number of unanswered items. The participants (n = 110) answered the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and the Skindex-16 (Portuguese/Brazil version) questionnaires. Convergent validity was assessed based on the correlation of the Skindex-16 with the DLQI and HADS subscales. Known-groups validity was assessed based on the comparison of

SUBMITTER: Carcano CBM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5864026 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature