The olfactory diary: Tracking awareness and consciousness of the sense of smell throughout the day.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of the present study was to follow the daily course of patients with olfactory dysfunction and healthy controls and to assess (i) how many times a day, (ii) at which time, and (iii) in which aspect of daily life participants are conscious about their sense of smell.

Methods

In this longitudinal study, 49 patients with smell loss and 30 healthy participants were enrolled. Olfactory function was assessed using the Sniffin' Sticks. All participants received paper diaries designed for a 14-day period, featuring 12 rows representing 12 daily hours and six columns for various daily life aspects. They were instructed to mark their awareness of smell by indicating the relevant row and column in the diary. Following the return of the diaries, a second olfactory tes

SUBMITTER: Liu DT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11129550 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature