The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Used as the Benchmark in Validation of 101 Quality-of-Life Instruments: A Systematic Review

September 2024 in “ Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology ”

Jui Vyas, Jeffrey Johns, Yasmina Abdelrazik, Faraz M Ali, John R Ingram, Sam Salek, A.Y. Finlay

TLDR The DLQI is a key tool for measuring quality of life in dermatology.

This systematic review highlights the extensive use of the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) as a benchmark in the validation of 101 quality-of-life instruments related to dermatology. The DLQI's central role in instrument development and validation is confirmed, as it provides a common standard for comparability across various dermatology patient-reported outcomes (PRO) and quality-of-life (QoL) measures. The widespread adoption of the DLQI by developers underscores its importance in ensuring consistent and reliable assessments in dermatological research and practice.

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