DLQI
The DLQI is the primary patient-centered outcome measure in dermatology research and clinical practice. Developed by Andrew Finlay and Gul Khan in 1994, this 10-item self-report questionnaire quantifies the impact of skin disease on patients' daily functioning, emotional well-being, social relationships, and work capacity. It is simple, rapid, and applicable to virtually all dermatological conditions, making it the gold standard for assessing quality of life in dermatology.
Source record
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- Finlay, A. Y., & Khan, G. K. (1994). Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI): A simple practical measure for routine clinical use. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 19(3), 210-216. · DOI 10.1111/j.1365-2230.1994.tb01167.x
- Hongbo, Y., Thomas, C. L., Harrison, M. A., Salek, M. S., & Finlay, A. Y. (2005). Translating the science of quality of life into practice: What do dermatology patients' need? Dermatologic Clinics, 23(4), 675-684. · URL
- Basra, M. K., Fenech, R., Gatt, R. M., Salek, M. S., & Finlay, A. Y. (2008). The Dermatology Life Quality Index 1994-2007: A review of instrument evolution and application. British Journal of Dermatology, 159(5), 997-1035. · URL
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