Psychometric Validation of Hindi Version of Sino-Nasal Outcome Test-22.

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was assessment of reliability, validity & responsiveness of Hindi version of SNOT 22. 110 cases and controls were recruited in this prospective study. The internal consistency, test-retest reproducibility, construct & criterion validity, and responsiveness of Hindi version of SNOT 22 were assessed. Hindi SNOT 22 showed a good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha (α) in cases = 0.823 and in controls = 0.868). Physical and Quality of life subscales also showed good internal consistency (α of 0.711 and 0.87 respectively). Test-retest reproducibility using Spearman's rank correlation coefficient (r_s) showed very high correlation (r_s = 0.939). There was significant difference in scores (p < 0.00001) between cases and controls (46.99 ± 13.

SUBMITTER: Thakur P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9702029 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature