Validation of the questionnaire of olfactory disorders (QOD) for the Brazilian population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence of olfactory disorders has increased in recent years, mainly related to COVID-19 infection. In Brazil, over 37 million cases of COVID-19 have been reported, and approximately 10 % of those cases continue to experience olfactory disorders for more than one month. Despite the significant negative impact on well-being, there is currently no validated instrument to assess how olfactory disorders impact the quality of life in Brazil.

Objectives

This study aimed to validate the Questionnaire of Olfactory Disorders (QOD) for Brazilian Portuguese.

Methods

The authors first performed translation, back-translation, expert review, pre-testing, psychometric evaluation and cultural adaptation of the English version of the questionnaire. To assure linguisti

SUBMITTER: Bernardino ABCDS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11226810 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature