The eHS-PGA is the electronic version of the HS-PGA (Hidradenitis Suppurativa Physician Global Assessment), a tool used to assess the overall severity of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) or acne inversa from the perspective of the physician. It takes into account the number and type of lesions, divided into non-inflammatory nodules, inflammatory nodules, abscesses and draining fistulas.
The HS-PGA uses a scale ranging from 0 to 5, with each value corresponding to a specific level of disease severity. The scores are assigned based on the physician's evaluation of the patient during a clinical examination or visit. The higher the HS-PGA score, the more severe the disease is considered to be.
The HS-PGA is often used in clinical trials and research studies as an outcome measure to assess treatment efficacy and to monitor disease progression over time. It provides a standardized assessment of HS severity from the perspective of healthcare professionals, complementing other scoring systems and patient-reported outcome measures.
Validation of questionnaire
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