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The SKIN-Q: An Innovative Patient-Reported Outcome Measure for Evaluating Minimally Invasive Skin Treatments for the
Anne F Klassen1, Andrea L Pusic2, Manraj Kaur2
1Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.
Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine
|March 11, 2024
Summary
The new SKIN-Q (Skin-Quality) item libraries effectively measure patient satisfaction with skin appearance and feel, offering validated tools for aesthetic treatment outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Aesthetics and dermatology research.
- Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs).
Background:
- The rapidly evolving aesthetics field necessitates robust outcome evaluation.
- Patient perspective is crucial for assessing treatment success in dermatology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the SKIN-Q (Skin-Quality) item libraries.
- To create patient-centered tools for measuring skin appearance and feel.
Main Methods:
- Conducted concept elicitation interviews and expert/patient feedback for initial drafting.
- Utilized online samples for field-testing and psychometric analysis.
- Performed reliability and validity analyses on the developed item sets.
Main Results:
- Developed a 20-item set for skin feel and a 46-item set for skin look.
- Achieved high reliability (≥0.85) and validity in psychometric analyses.
- Tested short-form scales for practical application in clinical settings.
Conclusions:
- SKIN-Q provides an innovative, validated method for assessing patient satisfaction with skin.
- The libraries are suitable for evaluating outcomes related to minimally invasive aesthetic treatments.
- Enhances patient-reported outcome measurement in aesthetic dermatology.
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