Quality of life survey on patients with peripheral facial paralysis by using Chinese version of the FaCE scale.
- Author:
Yang LI
1
;
Hong JIANG
;
Ke WANG
;
Guo-dong FENG
;
Xiu-yong DING
;
Yang ZHA
;
Ting-ting CUI
;
Zhi-qiang GAO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Facial Paralysis; Humans; Middle Aged; Quality of Life; Surveys and Questionnaires; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2013;48(1):11-16
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore the health related quality of life (QOL) status of patients with peripheral facial paralysis.
METHODSBy introducing, translating and adjusting of the FaCE (Facial Clinimetric Evaluation) scale, a Chinese version came into being. The scale was further strictly tested in eighty-one patients with peripheral facial paralysis and thirty healthy volunteers.
RESULTSThe feasibility, reliability, validity and responsibility of Chinese version of FaCE scale all passed the test. The split-half reliability, Cronbach's alpha and intraclass correlation coefficient were 0.79, 0.88 and 0.87, respectively. The criteria validity calculated between FaCE and SF-36 was 0.41 (P < 0.05). Factor analysis of the construct validity showed that the 15 items were classified into six domains, which were in accordance with the original version. Every domain was sensitive and effective to discriminate between patient population and healthy population (P < 0.05). Chinese version of FaCE scale showed significant correlation with HBGS and SBGS scores (r = -0.40 and 0.42, P < 0.05).
CONCLUSIONChinese version of the FaCE scale can effectively assess QOL status of patients with facial paralysis in China.
