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Table 6 Item response theory for WHOQOL-BREF, SKINDEX-16 and HRQ-Melasma

From: Comparison of generic and specific instruments to assess the quality of life in patients with melasma

 

Information

Number of items

Corrected information

WHOQOL-BREF

 Physical

5.31

7

0.75

 Psychological

6.87

6

1.14

 Personal relations

3.63

3

1.21

 Environment

3.67

8

0.61

SKINDEX-16

 Physical

2.52

4

0.63

 Emotional

23.69

7

3.38

 Functional

20.52

5

4.10

HRQ-Melasma

 Physical/Appearance

6.51

3

2.17

 Social/Professional

14.54

5

2.90

 Psychological

20.09

8

2.51

 Treatment

4.06

3

1.35