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Helene Dufresne1, Oriane Maincent1, Charles Taieb1
1Department of Dermatology, Reference Center for Genodermatoses and Rare Skin Diseases (MAGEC), Filière Maladies Rares Dermatologiques (FIMARAD), ERN-Skin, Hôpital Universitaire Necker- Enfants Malades, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris-Centre (AP-HP5), Paris, France.
Abstract:
Ectodermal dysplasias are genetic conditions affecting the development and/or homeostasis of 2 or more ectodermal derivatives, including hair, teeth, nails, and certain glands. No tool is available to assess the burden of ectodermal dysplasias and its multidimensional impact on patients and their families. This study developed and validated a familial/parental 19-item burden questionnaire designed specifically for ectodermal dysplasias. Each group of questions was linked to 1 of the following dimensions: (i) Impact of the disease on social life and hobbies; (ii) Future prospects; (iii) Restraint of the disease on outdoor activities; (iv) Financial burden of the disease; (v) Acceptance of the disease. Cronbach's alpha was 0.91 for the entire Ectodermal Dysplasias-Burden of Disease (ED-BD) scale, confirming excellent internal coherence. Intradimensional coherences all demonstrated excellent reliability (α > 0.76). The ED-BD questionnaire was highly correlated with the Short Form-12 and Psychological General Well Being Index validated questionnaires. Cultural and linguistic validation in US English was conducted. Development and validation of the questionnaire was based on data from patients with the 2 main ectodermal dysplasias subtypes. This ED-BD questionnaire represents the first specific assessment tool for evaluating the familial/parental burden of ectodermal dysplasias.
