Measurement properties of three assessments of burden used in atopic dermatitis in adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Standardized quality-of-life (QoL) assessments can provide important and clinically relevant information. There is currently a lack of standardization in QoL assessments used in atopic dermatitis (AD).

Objectives

To determine the content validity, construct validity, internal consistency, differential reporting, responsiveness, floor or ceiling effects and feasibility of the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), Itchy Quality of Life (ItchyQoL) and 5-dimensions (5-D) itch scales for assessing burden of AD in adults and to compare their performance.

Methods

Self-administered questionnaires and skin examination were performed in 340 adults with AD in a dermatology practice setting.

Results

DLQI, ItchyQoL and 5-D all had good content validity. DLQI, me

SUBMITTER: Patel KR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6431274 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature