Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of the Italian version of the Synkinesis Assessment Questionnaire in individuals with peripheral facial palsy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

After peripheral facial palsy, the onset of facial synkinesis results in aesthetic disfigurement and local muscle tension or pain, with possible deterioration of patient's well-being and social participation. The availability of valid instruments to evaluate patient-reported severity of facial synkinesis is important to capture the subjective perception of facial impairment.

Aim

To generate and validate an Italian version of the Synkinesis Assessment Questionnaire, a patient-reported outcome measure to assess patient-perceived severity of facial synkinesis after peripheral facial palsy.

Design

Observational study.

Setting

Outpatient clinic of a Rehabilitation Unit.

Population

Seventy-five patients with peripheral facial palsy.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Franchignoni F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10019479 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature