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Impact of Facial Palsy on Work Productivity
Heather D Merkouris1, Aishwarya Shukla1,2, G Nina Lu1,2
1University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA.
The Laryngoscope
|July 12, 2025
Summary
Facial palsy significantly impacts work productivity, causing missed workdays and career changes. Female patients and those with higher Synkinesis Assessment Questionnaire scores are more likely to experience work loss due to facial palsy.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Facial palsy (FP) is a condition affecting facial muscle control, potentially impacting daily activities and professional life.
- Patient-reported outcomes are crucial for understanding the full burden of FP, including its effect on work productivity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of facial palsy on patient-reported work productivity.
- To identify factors associated with work productivity loss in FP patients.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective chart review of adult FP patients who completed surveys between 2023-2024.
- Analysis included patient demographics, FP characteristics (e.g., Sunnybrook score, FP duration), and work productivity data.
Main Results:
- 40% of patients missed work in the week prior to survey completion due to FP.
- Females, patients with shorter FP duration (<60 months), and those with higher Sunnybrook and Synkinesis Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) scores reported greater work productivity loss.
- Older age, female gender, and higher SAQ scores were significant predictors of missing at least 1 hour of work.
Conclusions:
- Facial palsy leads to significant work productivity loss.
- Female gender and higher SAQ scores are key factors increasing the likelihood of work productivity loss in FP patients.
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