Quality-of-Life Measurement in Blistering Diseases
Both congenital and acquired bullous dermatoses have the potential to impose a significant burden of disease, and the impact exerted on the quality of life (QOL) of patients is often multifaceted….
Dermatology
Quality of Life Measures for Acne Patients
Acne vulgaris affects most adolescents and two-thirds of adults and is associated with substantial psychosocial burden. Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for patients with acne is an important factor of…
Quality-of-Life Instruments: Evaluation of the Impact of Psoriasis on Patients
The negative impact of psoriasis on a patient’s quality of life (QoL) is well documented in the literature. Patients often suffer poor self-esteem, difficulties in social interactions, and significant psychological distress….
Melasma Quality of Life Measures
The Melasma Quality of Life scale (MELASQOL) is a useful tool in assessing quality of life in patients with melasma. Initially developed in English, it has recently been translated into…
Quality-of-Life Issues in Vitiligo
Vitiligo, an acquired disease of depigmentation, affects millions worldwide. The psychosocial and health-related quality of life (HRQL) impact of the disease varies based on several parameters, including country of origin,…
Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Melanoma: Overview of Instruments and Outcomes
The increasing public health burden of melanoma warrants evaluation of quality-of-life outcomes and the instruments most commonly used to measure quality of life in patients with melanoma. A review of…
A Review of the Use of the Dermatology Life Quality Index as a Criterion in Clinical Guidelines and Health Technology Assessments in Psoriasis and Chronic Hand Eczema
The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) is an easy and practical way of quantifying the impact of skin disease. The role of DLQI in treatment guidelines and its emergence as…
The Skindex Instruments to Measure the Effects of Skin Disease on Quality of Life
Skindex-29 and Skindex-16 are validated measures of the effects of skin diseases on patients’ quality of life. This article reviews the development of both versions of Skindex, discusses their measurement…
Preference-Based Measures in Dermatology: An Overview of Utilities and Willingness to Pay
In this overview of preference-based measures, utilities and willingness to pay (WTP) are discussed as measures relevant to dermatology for capturing the burden of skin diseases. An overview is provided…
Overview of Health Status Quality-of-Life Measures
The concept of quality of life (QOL) is becoming increasingly important in medicine, particularly in dermatology where many cutaneous diseases have the potential to affect the quality rather than the length…
