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Development of the Facial Lines Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire and initial results for botulinum toxin type
Sue Ellen Cox1, J Charlie Finn, Lori Stetler
1Aesthetic Solutions and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 27517, USA. cscnc@mindspring.com
Background:
Botulinum toxin type A treatment is a safe and effective treatment for facial lines. Patient satisfaction with treatment has not yet been systematically measured and reported.
Objective:
To create a valid and reliable questionnaire to assess patient satisfaction with facial line treatment and to assess treatment satisfaction in facial line patients.
Methods:
Development of the Facial Line Treatment Satisfaction (FTS) Questionnaire followed the five-step process recommended by the Patient Reported Outcomes Harmonization Committee.
Results:
One hundred fifty-two pilot test participants received botulinum toxin type A treatment alone or in combination with a minimally invasive facial line treatment and were satisfied or very satisfied with their facial lines treatment.
Conclusion:
The FTS is a valid and reliable 14-item questionnaire that measures an aesthetic patient's satisfaction with facial line treatment. The FTS can be used in clinical practice or clinical trials of facial line treatments. Botulinum toxin type A treatment is associated with high patient satisfaction.