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The goal of health economics and outcomes research is to improve healthcare decision making.In the absence of high-value clinical data, the availability and quality of administrative healthcare data could be vital in the generation of evidence for orthotics and prosthetics services.The purpose of this article is to provide a stronger understanding
Abstract Background The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) is the most commonly used instrument for clinical evaluation of the impact on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in dermatological research protocols.The DLQI’s classical psychometric properties have been considered adequate in validation studies from several countries.However, the