[Quick screening for Body Dysmorphic Disorder in a plastic surgery population in France]

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Psychiatry
• Psychometrics

Background:

• Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is prevalent among plastic surgery patients.
• A French screening tool for BDD is lacking for plastic surgeons.
• Early BDD detection is crucial for optimal patient care and preventing psychiatric distress.

Purpose of the Study:

• To translate and validate the Body Dysmorphic Disorder Questionnaire (BDDQ) into French.
• To provide plastic surgeons with a reliable screening tool for BDD.
• To facilitate pre-surgical identification of patients with BDD.

Main Methods:

• Obtained approval for BDDQ translation from the original author.
• Translated the BDDQ into French following World Health Organization guidelines.
• Evaluated psychometric properties, reproducibility, and sensitivity to change of the French BDDQ.

Main Results:

• The French BDDQ demonstrated reliability and comprehensibility.
• The questionnaire was tested on plastic surgery patients at two time points (T and T+1 month).
• Reproducibility and sensitivity to change were confirmed in the study sample.

Conclusions:

• The French version of the BDDQ is validated for use in plastic surgery consultations.
• This tool enables plastic surgeons to effectively screen for BDD.
• Validated screening improves patient management and reduces risks associated with undiagnosed BDD.