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The Acne Disability Index: usefulness confirmed

A M Oakley1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand.

The Australasian Journal of Dermatology
|February 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Acne significantly impacts patients

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Acne vulgaris affects a large patient population, often leading to significant psychosocial distress.
  • The impact of acne on quality of life is not always correlated with clinical severity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the utility of the Cardiff Acne Disability Index Questionnaire in evaluating acne-related disability.
  • To determine the correlation between clinical acne severity and patient-reported disability.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of acne treatments on patient self-image and disability.

Main Methods:

  • One hundred and four acne patients completed the Cardiff Acne Disability Index Questionnaire.
  • A follow-up questionnaire was administered to 59% of patients after 6 months.
  • Acne Disability Index (ADI) scores were analyzed and compared with clinical acne severity.

Main Results:

  • The median initial ADI score was 6, improving to 3 post-treatment, indicating significant disability reduction.
  • ADI scores showed a poor correlation with the clinical severity of acne.
  • The questionnaire identified patients with poor self-image who may require more intensive treatment.

Conclusions:

  • The Cardiff Acne Disability Index Questionnaire is a valuable tool for assessing acne-related disability and treatment effectiveness.
  • Patient-reported outcomes, assessed by ADI, are crucial for guiding treatment decisions, especially for those with poor self-image.
  • Treatment significantly improved acne disability, highlighting the importance of addressing psychosocial aspects of the condition.

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