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EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY
Volume 31, Issue -, Pages 33-39Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/exd.14609
Keywords
ERHS; HiSCR; HiSQOL; HISTORIC; IHS4; outcome measurement instruments; pain; pain index; patient-reported outcome measures; quality of life
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Research interest in Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) has grown rapidly, and several new scores and tools are being developed to address the limitations of current assessment methods. These new measures have the potential to become the primary outcome measures in HS clinical trials and practice.
Research interest in Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) has grown exponentially over the past decades. Several groups have worked to develop novel scores that address the drawbacks of existing investigator-assessed and patient-reported outcome measures currently used in HS trials, clinical practice and research. In clinical trial settings, the drawbacks of the HiSCR have become apparent; mainly, it is lack of a dynamic measurement of draining tunnels. The newly developed (dichotomous) IHS4 and HASI-R are backed up by adequate validation data and are good contenders to become the new primary outcome measure in HS clinical trials. Patient-reported outcomes, as well as physician reported measures, are being developed by the HIdradenitis SuppuraTiva cORe outcomes set International Collaboration (HISTORIC). For example, the Hidradenitis Suppurativa Quality of Life (HiSQOL) score is a validated measure of HS-specific quality of life and is already being used in many HS trials. Magnitude of pain measurement via a 0-10 numerical rating scale is well-established; however, consensus is still required to ensure consistent administration and interpretation of the instrument. A longitudinal measurement over multiple days rather than at one time point, such as for example the Pain Index could provide increased reliability and reduced recall bias. Ultimately, these newly developed scores and tools can be included in a standardized registry to be used in routine clinical practice.
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