95975-9
SurveysSkindex-16 [Skindex-16]
Definition
The Skindex-16 is a patient reported outcome instrument designed to asses how bothersome the effects of skin disease are in three areas of patient quality of life, symptoms, emotions and functioning. The Skindex-16 is general in nature and can be used for patients regardless of specific skin disease. Using on a Likert scale of 0 (Never) to 6 (Always), the patient rates how often of each skin disease effect has been over the preceding week. Skindex-16 provides a single score for each area (symptoms, emotions and functioning) as well as an average score. [PMID: 22284137]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Skindex-16
Property
-
Time Aspect
1W
System
^Patient
Scale Type
-
Method Type
Skindex-16
Details
Class
PANEL.SURVEY.GNHLTH
Order/Observation
Order
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 95975-9?
LOINC code 95975-9 identifies "Skindex-16 [Skindex-16]". The Skindex-16 is a patient reported outcome instrument designed to asses how bothersome the effects of skin disease are in three areas of patient quality of life, symptoms, emotions and functioning. The Skindex-16 is general in nature and can be used for patients regardless of specific skin disease. Using on a Likert scale of 0 (Never) to 6 (Always), the patient rates how often of each skin disease effect has been over the preceding week. Skindex-16 provides a single score for each area (symptoms, emotions and functioning) as well as an average score. [PMID: 22284137]
What does 95975-9 measure?
This code measures Skindex-16 in ^Patient. It belongs to the PANEL.SURVEY.GNHLTH class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.