Exploring the relation between the EQ-5D-5L pain/discomfort and pain and itching in a sample of burn patients.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The EQ-5D domain pain/discomfort (PD) uses one item to capture pain and other aspects of discomfort, like itching. This study explored how pain, itching and the EQ-5D-5L PD domain relate to each other in a sample of burn patients. METHODS:Adult burn patients completed the EQ-5D-5L and the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) 5-7 years after sustaining their injury. The POSAS includes a separate pain and an itching item. Spearman's correlation coefficient established the association between the EQ-5D-5L PD and the POSAS pain and itching item. With multivariable regression analysis the linear association between the POSAS pain and itching item and EQ-5D-5L PD domain was tested. RESULTS:Data from 245 patients were included. Mean EQ-5D-5L index value was 0.87 and 39.2%

SUBMITTER: Spronk I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7236121 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature