Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, and Validation of the Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Patient Questionnaire for Assessing Eustachian Tube Dysfunction in Greece.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) is prevalent among patients with ENT disorders, necessitating history-taking, clinical examination, and appropriate investigation for diagnosis. Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Patient Questionnaire (ETDQ-7) is a valuable tool for subjectively assessing symptom severity related to this condition. This study aims to adapt and validate the ETDQ-7 in Greece, ensuring its accuracy and efficacy in outpatient settings. Subjects and.

Methods

The ETDQ-7 was translated into Greek following established methodology. Data were collected from 75 Greek patients diagnosed with ETD and 25 control patients without ETD. Participants completed the adapted ETDQ-7 and underwent a clinical examination, with statistical analysis correlating w

SUBMITTER: Anastasiadou S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11824523 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature