Assessing normal values for the FACE-Q Rhinoplasty module: an observational study.

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Assessing normal values for the FACE-Q Rhinoplasty module: an observational study.

Clin Otolaryngol. 2018 Feb 16;:

Authors: Radulesco T, Mancini J, Penicaud M, Dessi P, Michel J

Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The goal of this study was to determine normal values for the FACE-Q Rhinoplasty Module.
DESIGN: A prospective monocentric observational cohort study.
SETTING: We tested FACE-Q Satisfaction with Nose and Satisfaction with Nostrils in two groups of patients, seeking or not a rhinoplasty.
PARTICIPANTS: One hundred and four patients were included in the study, fifty-two in each group.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS: Primary outcome was to identify possible cutting scores to establish normal values for each of the FQRM questionnaires.
RESULTS: Regarding the Satisfaction with Nose scale, there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups (p < 0.001). Area under the ROC curve was 0.964 (95%CI= 0.931-0.997). Forty-seven points was the value presenting the best Youden index (Sensitivity = 96.2%, Specificity =86.5%). Regarding the Satisfaction with Nostrils scale, there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups (p < 0.001). Area under the ROC curve was 0.820 (95%CI= 0.741-0.899). Sixty-four points was the value presenting the best Youden index (Sensitivity=94.2%, Specificity=53.8%).
CONCLUSION: This is the first study to generate normative data for the FACE-Q rhinoplasty module. The findings presented here have important implications for future clinical care and research. The definition of a normal score can help practitioners to better analyze their patients and to support a therapeutic indication. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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