German Translation and Validation of the FACE-Q Nose and Nostrils Subscales
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.A new German version of the FACE-Q rhinoplasty module reliably assesses patient satisfaction after septorhinoplasty. This validated tool ensures cultural relevance for German-speaking patients undergoing cosmetic and functional nasal surgery.
Area Of Science
- Plastic Surgery
- Patient-Reported Outcomes
- Psychometrics
Background
- Septorhinoplasty addresses both functional and aesthetic nasal concerns.
- Patient satisfaction is a critical outcome measure in aesthetic surgery.
- A validated German version of the FACE-Q rhinoplasty module was unavailable.
Purpose Of The Study
- Translate and validate the FACE-Q nose and nostrils subscales into German.
- Ensure the reliability and cultural relevance of the German FACE-Q for German-speaking patients.
- Provide a robust tool for assessing patient satisfaction in septorhinoplasty.
Main Methods
- The study involved a two-phase approach: translation and statistical validation.
- International guidelines were followed, including backward-forward translation, expert review, and cognitive debriefing.
- Internal consistency (Cronbach alpha) and test-retest reliability (ICC) were assessed in patients and controls.
Main Results
- The German FACE-Q demonstrated excellent internal consistency (Cronbach alpha: 0.888–0.918).
- Test-retest reliability was excellent for the nose subscale (ICC = 0.938) and good for the nostrils subscale (ICC = 0.819).
- Minimal clinically important difference values were established for both subscales.
Conclusions
- The German version of the FACE-Q rhinoplasty module is a reliable instrument for assessing patient satisfaction post-septorhinoplasty.
- Its psychometric properties align with other European translations.
- This validated tool will benefit clinicians and researchers in evaluating patient outcomes in German-speaking populations.
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