Hyperhidrosis quality of life index (HidroQoL): further validation by applying classical test theory and item response theory using data from a phase III clinical trial

• Main Authors: Theresa Donhauser (Author), Christian Apfelbacher (Author), Gesina Kann (Author), Clarissa Masur (Author), Paul Kamudoni (Author), Sam Salek (Author), Christoph Abels (Author), Michaela Gabes (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SpringerOpen, 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The Hyperhidrosis Quality of Life Index (HidroQoL ©) is a well-developed and validated patient-reported outcome measure assessing the quality-of-life impacts in hyperhidrosis with 18 items. Our aim was to extend the already existing validity evidence for the HidroQoL, especially...