Evaluation of essential clinical components and features of current acne global grading scales - 23/10/13
, Emily Jones, BSc c, Elizabeth Allen, BSc c, Stahs Pripotnev, BMSc c, Ayesha Raza, BSc c, Barat Wolfe, MA, PhD dAbstract |
Background |
Acne research is hindered by the absence of a universal, consistently applied standard for severity grading. Acne experts recently identified 4 essential clinical components and 2 features for an ideal acne global grading scale (AGGS).
Objective |
This study evaluated current AGGSs against consensus criteria previously identified as necessary.
Methods |
AGGSs were identified by systematic literature search and then evaluated independently by 4 raters against criteria (components and subcomponents; features and subfeatures) identified as essential.
Results |
Eighteen AGGSs fulfilled selection criteria. Three scored 1 full SD above the mean for categorical scores. We also identified highest-ranked AGGSs for subcategory scores.
Limitations |
Only English-language scales were selected. Efficiency and acceptance were not evaluable.
Conclusion |
Although no singular scale fulfilled all essential criteria, this study did identify highly ranked AGGSs. Incorporation and rationalization of their components and features should facilitate development of an ideal standard.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : acne, components, essential, evaluation, features, global, grading, scales
Abbreviations used : AGGS, AGREE, CAT, FDA
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| Funding sources: None. |
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| Disclosure: Dr Tan developed one of the acne global grading scales evaluated in this study. Ms Jones, Ms Allen, Mr Pripotnev, Ms Raza, and Ms Wolfe have no conflicts of interest to declare. |
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Vol 69 - N° 5
P. 754-761 - novembre 2013 Retour au numéro
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