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| Health State | QALD | QALD Decrement |
|---|---|---|
| Uncomplicated ostomy (reference case) | 0.754 | |
| Mild PSC | 0.057 | |
| Moderate PSC | 0.107 | |
| Severe PSC | 0.165 | |
| Fourth PSC | 0.165 |
Abbreviations: PSC, peristomal skin complication; QALD, quality-adjusted life day.
aReprinted with permission from Nichols.14
