Quality of Life Assessment of Patients with Scalp Dermatitis Using the Italian Version of the Scalpdex
Articolo
Data di Pubblicazione:
2014
Citazione:
Quality of Life Assessment of Patients with Scalp Dermatitis Using the Italian Version of the Scalpdex / F. Sampogna, D. Linder, S. Piaserico, G. Altomare, M. Bortune, P. Calzavara-Pinton, C.D. Vedove, G. Girolomoni, A. Peserico, R. Sala, D. Abeni. - In: ACTA DERMATO-VENEREOLOGICA. - ISSN 0001-5555. - 94:4(2014), pp. 411-414. [Epub ahead of print] [10.2340/00015555-1731]
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to assess quality of life in patients with scalp dermatitis using the Italian version of the Scalpdex, and to validate the instrument in Italian. The survey was conducted in outpatients with psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, alopecia, or follicular lichen. Data were completed on 194 patients, 78% of whom had psoriasis. Scalpdex scores were always higher in women than in men, and in younger people compared to elderly people. The most frequent items were: being ashamed, embarrassed, bleeding scalp, feeling self-conscious, bothered that the condition is incurable, having the choice of colour of clothes affected, having a negative effect on daily life. The Italian Scalpdex showed good internal consistency, test-retest reliability, convergent validity, and responsiveness. In conclusion, the Italian version of the Scalpdex is a useful instrument to measure quality of life in patients with a scalp condition.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
Quality of life; Scalp; Scalpdex; Validation
Elenco autori:
F. Sampogna, D. Linder, S. Piaserico, G. Altomare, M. Bortune, P. Calzavara Pinton, C.D. Vedove, G. Girolomoni, A. Peserico, R. Sala, D. Abeni
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