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ArticleJournal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG2026

Validation of the German version of Infants and Toddlers Dermatology Quality of Life (InToDermQoL) Questionnaire.

Juliane Traxler, Neuza da Silva Burger, Matthias Augustin, Hagen Ott, Sanna Hoffmann, Regina Fölster-Holst, Maria Baumeister, Petra Staubach, Rachel Sommer

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Article in Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Juliane TraxlerGerman Center for Health Services Research in Dermatology (CVderm), Institute for Health Services Research in Dermatology and Nursing (IVDP), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5995-1025
Neuza da Silva BurgerGerman Center for Health Services Research in Dermatology (CVderm), Institute for Health Services Research in Dermatology and Nursing (IVDP), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany.
Matthias AugustinGerman Center for Health Services Research in Dermatology (CVderm), Institute for Health Services Research in Dermatology and Nursing (IVDP), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4026-8728
Hagen OttPaediatric Dermatology and Allergology, Children's Hospital Auf der Bult, Hannover, Germany.
Sanna HoffmannPaediatric Dermatology and Allergology, Children's Hospital Auf der Bult, Hannover, Germany.
Regina Fölster-HolstClinic for Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany.
Maria BaumeisterSpecialist Clinic Gaißach (Rehabilitation clinic for chronic diseases in children, teenagers and adults), Gaißach, Germany.
Petra StaubachDepartment of Dermatology, University Medical Center, Mainz, Germany.
Rachel SommerGerman Center for Health Services Research in Dermatology (CVderm), Institute for Health Services Research in Dermatology and Nursing (IVDP), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany.

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Eli Lilly Germany
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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectivesSkin diseases can greatly impair quality of life (QoL) of pediatric patients and their families. The Infants and Toddlers Dermatology Quality of Life questionnaire (InToDermQoL) is the first skin-generic instrument assessing QoL in children ≤ 4 years, as reported by their caregiver. This study aimed to psychometrically validate the German version of the InToDermQoL. PATIENTS AND

methodsThe psychometric properties of the InToDermQoL were examined in a sample of 148 children with various skin diseases (age groups [n]: < 1 [44]; 1-2 [68]; 3-4 [36]).

resultsExploratory factor analysis suggested a unidimensional structure of the version for children < 1 year, and a two- and three-factor structure for the two older age groups, respectively. Internal consistency was excellent (Cronbach's alpha, 0.904-0.922). Two-week test-retest reliability was good, except in children aged 1-2 years (intraclass correlation coefficient [ICC], 0.430). The InToDermQoL demonstrated good convergent validity with other QoL questionnaires.

conclusionsThe German InToDermQoL is a valid and reliable QoL measure in children ≤ 4 years with any skin disease. Application of the tool in research and clinical practice will contribute to a better understanding of the impact of pediatric dermatoses, and optimize care and support for affected families.

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Quality of LifeSkin DiseasesChild, PreschoolFemaleGermanyHumansInfantInfant, NewbornMalePsychometricsReproducibility of ResultsSensitivity and SpecificitySurveys and QuestionnairesAtopic dermatitisoutcome measurepediatric dermatologypsychometricsquality of lifetoddlers and infants

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