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Thoughts on how to improve the quality of multicentre patch test studies.
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Contact Dermatitis (01051873) . Mar2016, Vol. 74 Issue 3, p168-174. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Multicentre patch test studies ( MPTSs) can contribute useful information for diagnostic and preventive measures. The aim of the present paper is to propose how to perform high-quality MPTSs. To this end, factors of significance for the patch test result are discussed with regard to the standardization and calibration of high-quality MPTSs. The 16 factors discussed are scored 0, 1, 2, or 3, depending on the relative importance of a particular factor for the patch test result. The total score of an MPTS allows it to be ranked as having doubtful, acceptable, high or excellent quality. A total score of 30 is possible. Depending on the total score the MPTSs are grouped into those with a doubtful, acceptable, high, and excellent quality. In conclusion, high-quality MPTSs can be performed and are facilitated if a guideline and check list are followed when the study is being planned. The scoring enables the calculation of a total score, which can be used for quality ranking. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01051873
- Volume :
- 74
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Contact Dermatitis (01051873)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 113206438
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/cod.12507