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The 5-D itch scale: a new measure of pruritus
British Journal of Dermatology · 2009 · Vol. 162(3) · pp. 587–593
Scott A. Elman(University of Wisconsin–Madison)Linda S. HynanVincent Gabriel(The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center)Marlyn J. Mayo✉
Abstract
The 5-D, therefore, is a reliable, multidimensional measure of itching that has been validated in patients with chronic pruritus to able to detect changes over time. The 5-D should be useful as an outcome measure in clinical trials.
Dermatology and Skin DiseasesTendon Structure and TreatmentDermatological diseases and infestationsMedicineItchingIntraclass correlationVisual analogue scaleQuality of life (healthcare)Internal medicinePhysical therapyDermatologyPsychometricsClinical psychology
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AdultChronic DiseaseDisability EvaluationFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPruritusQuality of LifeSurveys and QuestionnairesSeverity of Illness IndexStatistics as Topic
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