To date, "healed/non-healed" and clinical judgment are the only available assessment tools for digital ulcers (DU) in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). The aim of our study is to examine a preliminary composite DU clinical assessment score (DUCAS) for SSc for face, content, and construct validity.

Preliminary Validation of the Digital Ulcer Clinical Assessment Score in Systemic Sclerosis

BALDUZZI, SILVIA;Montecucco, CarloMaurizio;
2018-01-01

Abstract

To date, "healed/non-healed" and clinical judgment are the only available assessment tools for digital ulcers (DU) in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). The aim of our study is to examine a preliminary composite DU clinical assessment score (DUCAS) for SSc for face, content, and construct validity.
2018
The Rheumatology category covers resources on clinical, laboratory, and therapeutic research in all aspects of rheumatology including arthritis and rheumatism.
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Internazionale
jrheum.171486
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Bruni, Cosimo; Ngcozana, Tanaka; Braschi, Francesca; Pucci, Tiziana; Piemonte, Guya; Benelli, Laura; Poli, Melissa; Suliman, Yossra A; Guiducci, Seren...espandi
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