Lack of 'appropriately assessed' patient-reported outcomes in randomized controlled trials assessing the effectiveness of interventions for rosacea

摘要

MAdam, Rosacea is a chronic skin disease, and psychological problems are fairly common in people affected by rosacea. the persistent red pimply rash on the face can be a source of embarrassment, anxiety and low self-esteem. It may instil a lack of confidence and even lead to depression or body dys-morphic disorder. Rosacea can also have a significant negative impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL).We have documented the patient-reported outcomes (PROs) used in clinical trials identified in the Cochrane Review on the effec-tiveness of interventions for rosacea, published in the Cochra-ne Library March 2011, and we reported their measurement properties previously. Here we discuss the results.