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standardized evaluation measuring mental capabilities and personality traits

A Psychometric Test, also known as a Psychometric Assessment or Psychological Test, is a standardized evaluation designed to measure an individual's mental capabilities, personality traits, and behavioral style. These tests are often used in educational settings, clinical psychology, and employment processes to assess cognitive abilities, emotional functioning, and suitability for specific roles or interventions.

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research Alopecia Areata–Specific Patient-Reported Outcome Measures

2 citations , March 2025 in “JAMA Dermatology”

This review evaluates the quality of alopecia areata-specific patient-reported outcome measures and suggests that more high-quality validation studies are needed to enhance their reliability and validity.

Patient Prioritization of Items to Develop the Patient-Reported Impact of Dermatological Diseases Measure: A Global Delphi Study

research Patient prioritisation of items to develop the Patient‐Reported Impact of Dermatological Diseases measure: A global Delphi study

2 citations , February 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

This study resulted in a draft version of the Patient‐Reported Impact of Dermatological Diseases measure, PRIDD, which includes 27 items refined from patient consensus and is now undergoing psychometric testing.

research Validation of a Cross-cultural Adaptation of the Hair Specific Skindex-29 Scale to Spanish

May 2018 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”

This study validated a Spanish version of the Hair Specific Skindex 29 scale for assessing quality of life in women with female androgenetic alopecia, showing similar psychometric properties to the original.

Patient Prioritisation of Impact Items to Develop the Patient-Reported Impact of Dermatological Diseases (PRIDD) Measure: European Delphi Data

research Patient prioritisation of impact items to develop the patient‐reported impact of dermatological diseases (PRIDD) measure: European Delphi data

October 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

In this study, a Delphi survey among 441 European dermatology patients identified psychological impacts as the most significant issues affecting their lives, underscoring the need for psychological support in managing dermatological diseases.

research Health-related quality of life questionnaire for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOSQ-50): development and psychometric properties

27 citations , January 2016 in “Quality of Life Research”

This study developed and validated a 50-item questionnaire, the PCOSQ-50, to effectively assess the quality of life in Iranian women with polycystic ovary syndrome, addressing aspects often missed by previous questionnaires.

research Psychometric Properties of the EQ-5D-5L in Patients with Alopecia Areata

1 citations , July 2024 in “PharmacoEconomics - Open”

This study indicates that the EQ-5D-5L may not effectively capture the burden of alopecia areata on patients' health-related quality of life, and suggests that alternative measures might better assess treatment benefits related to hair regrowth.

research The Polish version of Skindex-29: psychometric properties of an instrument to measure quality of life in dermatology

9 citations , January 2014 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii”

This study evaluated the Polish version of Skindex-29, demonstrating its reliability and validity as a tool to measure quality of life in dermatology patients.

research PCR108 QUALITATIVE AND PSYCHOMETRIC EVALUATION OF THE CLINRO MEASURE FOR EYEBROW HAIR LOSS AND CLINRO MEASURE FOR EYELASH HAIR LOSS IN ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS WITH SEVERE ALOPECIA AREATA

June 2026 in “Value in Health”

The measures for eyebrow and eyelash hair loss in severe Alopecia Areata are reliable and useful for clinical trials.

research Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia—Current Insights in Pathophysiology, Diagnostics, and Management

157 citations , May 2021 in “Endocrine Reviews”

This review discusses recent advancements in understanding and managing congenital adrenal hyperplasia, including improvements in screening, diagnostics, and potential genetic and cell-based treatments, but reports no new clinical findings.

research Late presentation of myotonic dystrophy

5 citations , January 1998 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology”

This article discusses the late presentation of myotonic dystrophy but reports no new clinical findings.

research Psychometric performance of EQ-5D-5L and SF-6DV2 in measuring health status of populations in Chinese university staff and students

3 citations , November 2023 in “BMC Public Health”

In this study, EQ-5D-5L and SF-6DV2 showed suitable measurement properties in assessing health utility among Chinese university staff and students, though they reported differences in sensitivity and cannot be used interchangeably.

research Dimensionality and psychometric analysis of DLQI in a Brazilian population

22 citations , August 2020 in “Health and Quality of Life Outcomes”

In this study, the DLQI demonstrated reliable psychometric properties and a unidimensional structure for assessing health-related quality of life in Brazilian patients with various skin conditions.

research The practical utility of psychometric scales for the assessment of the impact of posttraumatic scars on mental health

20 citations , April 2023 in “Frontiers in Public Health”

This study found that psychological and social reporting after trauma with scarring can indicate a person's reaction and susceptibility to psychopathology.

research Beyond health-related quality of life: initial psychometric validation of a new scale for addressing the gap in assessing the full range of alopecia areata psychosocial burden

8 citations , June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This study developed and initially validated the Scale of Alopecia Areata Distress (SAAD), a 41-item tool designed to measure psychosocial distress among US adults with alopecia areata.

research The Hairdex Quality of Life Instrument—A Translation and Psychometric Validation in Patients with Alopecia Areata

5 citations , February 2023 in “Skin Health and Disease”

In this study, the Swedish Hairdex-S was well-received by alopecia areata patients and demonstrated strong psychometric properties and consistency with the original version, supporting its use for patient quality of life evaluation and research.

research Questionnaire Modifications and Alternative Scoring Methods of the Dermatology Life Quality Index: A Systematic Review

13 citations , April 2021 in “Value in Health”

This review categorizes 59 modifications of the Dermatology Life Quality Index across multiple studies, highlighting the need for further validation of these customized health-related quality of life tools in dermatology.

research Systematic approach to hair loss in women

45 citations , March 2010 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”

This article discusses methods for diagnosing and managing diffuse hair loss and reports no new results; the authors emphasize systematic evaluation and the importance of psychological support.

research Evaluation of Anxiety and Levels of Serum B12, Folate, TSH, Ferritin, and Zinc in Telogen Alopecia Patients with Trichodynia

10 citations , January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology”

This study found no significant association between serum levels of vitamin B12, folate, TSH, ferritin, zinc, or anxiety scores and trichodynia in telogen alopecia patients.

research What does the research say about androgen use and cerebrovascular events?

5 citations , May 2018 in “Therapeutic advances in drug safety”

This review discusses the role of androgen therapy and neurosteroids in cerebrovascular health, highlighting the potential risks and benefits and the importance of pharmacogenetic testing, but reports no new experimental results.

research The Causes of Hair Loss in Women 20-30 Years Old

July 2020 in “International journal of clinical & experimental dermatology”

In this study, the researchers found that a high percentage of young women with alopecia had deficiencies in Vitamin D, zinc, ferritin, and haemoglobin levels, suggesting the importance of testing these factors in such cases.

research A hair growth questionnaire for use in the evaluation of therapeutic effects in men

36 citations , January 1998 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”

This study developed a standardized questionnaire to measure patient-perceived changes in hair growth and appearance, which showed significant favoring of active treatment over placebo in a clinical trial for male androgenetic alopecia.

research Development of Chinese Version of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire (Chi-PCOSQ)

15 citations , October 2015 in “PLOS ONE”

This study developed the Chi-PCOSQ, a culturally adapted Chinese assessment tool for measuring health-related quality of life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, showing promising reliability and validity.

Scalpel, Toxin, and Performance Pressure: Metabolic, Psychiatric, and Psychosocial Aspects of Aesthetic Medicine in Competitive and Physique Athletes

research Scalpel, Toxin, and Performance Pressure: Metabolic, Psychiatric, and Psychosocial Aspects of Aesthetic Medicine in Competitive and Physique Athletes

July 2026 in “Quality in Sport”

This narrative review highlights that endurance, skill-oriented athletes, and physique-oriented competitors such as bodybuilders face accelerated degradation of fillers and botulinum neurotoxin due to elevated basal metabolic rates and other factors, and raised concerns about psychological conditions like body dysmorphic disorder in these populations.

research Study of item text in the Chinese Symptom Checklist-90

8 citations , March 2021 in “Medicine”

This study analyzed the Chinese version of the Symptom Checklist-90 and suggested revising 18 items to improve its quality and relevance.

research Development and validation of a patient‐reported outcome measure for hair loss treatment: The HAIR‐Q

2 citations , July 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

The HAIR-Q is a reliable tool for assessing patient satisfaction with hair loss treatments.

research Assessing a measure for Quality of Life in patients with severe Alopecia Areata: a multicentric Italian study

August 2024 in “Frontiers in Public Health”

In this study, researchers developed and tested an Italian version of the Skindex-16AA to assess Health-Related Quality of Life in patients with moderate-to-severe Alopecia Areata, emphasizing the importance of patient perception in evaluating their mental health and quality of life.

research PSS33 REAL-LIFE DOSING OF BIOLOGICS IN PLAQUE PSORIASIS—A GERMAN SURVEY

November 2010 in “Value in Health”

Real-life dosing of biologics for plaque psoriasis often deviates from recommended guidelines, especially for high-need patients.

research Examining the Relationship between Alopecia Areata, Androgenetic Alopecia, and Emotional Intelligence

19 citations , January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”

This study found that patients with alopecia areata exhibit a stronger deficiency in coping with stress compared to those with androgenetic alopecia and controls, suggesting a psychosomatic component to the condition.

Validation of the Alopecia Areata Patient Priority Outcomes Questionnaire in Adults and Adolescents with Alopecia Areata

research Validation of the Alopecia Areata Patient Priority Outcomes (AAPPO) Questionnaire in Adults and Adolescents with Alopecia Areata

22 citations , November 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy”

This study found that the Alopecia Areata Patient Priority Outcomes questionnaire is a reliable and valid tool for measuring the severity and impact of hair loss in individuals with alopecia areata.

An Open-Label Randomized Multicenter Study Assessing the Noninferiority of a Caffeine-Based Topical Liquid 0.2% Versus Minoxidil 5% Solution in Male Androgenetic Alopecia

research An Open-Label Randomized Multicenter Study Assessing the Noninferiority of a Caffeine-Based Topical Liquid 0.2% versus Minoxidil 5% Solution in Male Androgenetic Alopecia

21 citations , January 2017 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology”

In this noninferiority study, researchers found that a 0.2% caffeine-based topical liquid was not less effective than 5% minoxidil solution in improving hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia over six months.