The Incidence of Underlying Mental Health Disorders in a Facial Synkinesis Population.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Synkinesis is estimated to impact 10% to 50% of those with facial palsy. We aim to identify the incidence and factors associated with anxiety and depression in the facial synkinesis population.

Study design

Prospective cohort study.

Setting

Patients aged 18 and older with a diagnosis of facial synkinesis at a tertiary medical center were eligible for inclusion.

Methods

Demographic variables were collected, and the following surveys were distributed: Synkinesis Assessment Questionnaire, Facial Clinimetric Evaluation Scale, Facial Disability Index, Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale, and Fear of Negative Appearance Evaluation Scale. Patient videos were graded for physician perceived severity using the Electronic Facial Paralysis Assessm

SUBMITTER: DeSisto NG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11773435 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature