Award
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases 5K23AR078930-05
Applying Item Response Theory to Improve Patient Reported Outcome Use in Dermatology Clinical Practice
Recipient
BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
Award Amount
$171,558.00
Ceiling
$171,558.00
Awarded
June 08, 2026
Identifier
5K23AR078930-05
NIH funded project to develop a patient-reported outcome measure using item response theory for chronic inflammatory skin diseases to improve clinical dermatology practice.
Description
This project aims to develop and validate a patient-reported outcome profile using item response theory-based PROMIS scales to measure the lived experience of chronic inflammatory skin diseases such as acne, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis. The goal is to facilitate routine use of patient-reported outcomes in clinical dermatology practice, thereby improving patient satisfaction, symptom management, and treatment decisions.