French-language questionnaires in ENT: Inventory and review

Area of Science:

• Otorhinolaryngology
• Medical Informatics

Background:

• Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) are crucial in clinical and academic Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) practice.
• A need exists for validated French-language PROMs and guidelines for their transcultural adaptation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To inventory existing French-validated PROMs for ENT.
• To identify PROMs suitable for translation and validation in French.
• To propose a methodology for the intercultural adaptation and statistical validation of PROMs.

Main Methods:

• A comprehensive inventory of PROMs was conducted for ENT subspecialties and pathologies.
• Inclusion criteria included: validated French version, international use (since 2017), or expert-deemed utility.
• The study was conducted under the auspices of the ENT National Professional Council and the French Society of ENT.

Main Results:

• A total of 103 questionnaires were identified.
• The article outlines the rationale and methodology for adapting and validating these PROMs.
• This work facilitates the reliable and relevant use of PROMs in French-speaking ENT contexts.

Conclusions:

• An inventory of French-validated or translatable PROMs for ENT was successfully compiled.
• A clear methodology for the translation and validation of PROMs is presented.
• This initiative aims to enhance the reliability and relevance of PROMs in French ENT practice.