title: Dermatological applications of needs-based quality of life instruments.
abstract: Needs-based instruments have been developed for a wide range of diseases. Recently, they have been applied widely in dermatology. This paper describes these applications and shows how they have proved of value.
authors.affiliation: Galen Research, Manchester, UK. dmeads@galen-research.com
authors.forename: David M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Meads
authors.forename: Stephen P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: McKenna
authors.forename: Lynda C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Doward
mesh_terms: D003880:Dermatology; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D011788:Quality of Life; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires