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Improved Discriminative and Evaluative Capability of a Refined Version of Skindex, a Quality-of-Life Instrument for Patients With Skin Diseases
Archives of Dermatology · 1997 · Vol. 133(11) · pp. 1433–1433
Mary‐Margaret Chren✉(University of California, San Francisco)
Abstract
The 29-item version of Skindex remains reliable and valid, but has decreased respondent burden and improved discriminative and evaluative capability.
Psoriasis: Treatment and PathogenesisAcne and Rosacea Treatments and EffectsNonmelanoma Skin Cancer StudiesMedicineCronbach's alphaQuality of life (healthcare)Construct validityReliability (semiconductor)DermatologyExploratory factor analysisClinical psychologyPsychometrics
MeSH terms
HumansPsychological TestsQuality of LifeSurveys and QuestionnairesSkin DiseasesReproducibility of Results
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476
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1.31
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19
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80%
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