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DFS / DFS-SF
(Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale)
Focus:
The Diabetic Foot Ulcer Scale (DFS) and its short form (DFS-SF) measure health-related quality of life in patients with diabetic foot ulcers.
Relevant Survey:
- Body Part: Foot
- Area Of Focus: Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Wound Impact, Quality of Life
A validated PROM designed to capture the impact of foot ulcers on daily life, physical health, and emotional well-being.
Description:
The DFS evaluates the burden of diabetic foot ulcers by assessing physical, emotional, and social dimensions of health. The short form (DFS-SF) provides a more efficient version with 29 items while maintaining psychometric validity. Scores help clinicians understand the ulcer’s effect on patient well-being and guide treatment decisions.
Use Cases:
- Assessing HRQoL in patients with diabetic foot ulcers.
- Evaluating treatment effectiveness in wound care.
- Comparing outcomes of conservative vs. surgical management.
- Tracking quality of life improvements during ulcer healing.
- Clinical research on diabetic foot complications.
Number Of Questions:
8
Click here to view the questionnaire.
Questionnaire Survey Consists of:
- DFS domains include:
- Leisure
- Physical Health
- Dependence/Daily Life
- Negative Emotions
- Worry about Ulcers/Feet
- Bothered by Ulcer Care
- Appearance
- Family/Social Impact
- Work/Finance
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