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Table 1 Dichotomization of items in questionnaire about skin problems

From: The association between body mass index and skin problems in persons with a lower limb amputation: an observational study

Question

Possible answers

Dichotomization

Overall negative impact of skin problem on use of prosthesis

none, limited

high, very high

not severe

severe

Presence of itching, prickly, sensitive or painful skin

none

limited, high, very high

absent

present

Severity of itching, prickly, sensitive or painful skin

none, limited

high, very high

not severe

severe