Development and initial testing of a new instrument to measure the experience of eczema control in adults and children: Recap of atopic eczema (RECAP).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Eczema control has been identified as an important outcome by key stakeholders in eczema research (including patients, carers, healthcare professionals and researchers) but no validated instruments for the domain have been identified.

Objectives

To develop a measurement instrument to capture a patient's perspective of eczema control that is suitable for use in eczema clinical trials.

Methods

Best practice for the development of a patient-reported outcome was followed. A mixed-methods approach was used to develop and refine a conceptual framework, generate, refine and select items and to test the distribution and construct validity of the final scale. The mixed-methods approach involved expert panel meetings (including patient representatives, healthcare pro

SUBMITTER: Howells LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7496132 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature