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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Neuroscience
  • Psychophysics

Background:

  • Odor identification tests are crucial for assessing olfactory function.
  • Familiarity of odors is essential for accurate odor identification.
  • The Korean version of Sniffin' Stick (KVSS) II identification test included unfamiliar distracters.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To modify the KVSS II identification test by addressing unfamiliar distracters.
  • To enhance the suitability of the KVSS II test for olfactory function assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Eighty-three participants completed the original KVSS II identification test and a subjective olfactory function scale.
  • The original KVSS II test involved selecting one odor from four options.
  • Participants repeated a modified KVSS II test two weeks later, excluding those with hyposmia or anosmia.

Main Results:

  • The modified KVSS II test yielded a significantly higher mean score (12.5) compared to the original (11.3).
  • Both the original (r=0.247) and modified (r=0.329) KVSS II tests showed a positive correlation with subjective olfactory function.
  • The modified test demonstrated a stronger correlation with subjective olfactory function.

Conclusions:

  • Modifying the KVSS II identification test by adjusting distracters improved its performance.
  • The revised KVSS II test is better suited for evaluating olfactory function.
  • The study supports the use of a refined KVSS II test for clinical and research purposes.