The impact of dermatological conditions on a patient's quality of life (QoL) is of great importance. QoL assessment provides a patient orientated assessment of the impact of skin disease and treatment.
The DLQI can be used for classifying the severity of different skin conditions, for example, studies have found that atopic eczema, psoriasis and generalized pruritus have a greater impact on quality of life than acne, basal cell carcinomas and viral warts.The use of the eDLQI tool with ten questions enables a more thorough diagnosis, and a more targeted solution to identified problems. By deriving therapy targets, medical treatment can be accelerated and improved for patient benefit.
eDLQI also enables patients to express personal issues regarding their disease and treatment, which supports shared decision-making and contributes to the desired patient-centred healthcare.
