Development and psychometric evaluation of the FACE-Q aging appraisal scale and patient-perceived age visual analog scale Journal Article

  


Authors: Panchapakesan, V.; Klassen, A. F.; Cano, S. J.; Scott, A. M.; Pusic, A. L.
Article Title: Development and psychometric evaluation of the FACE-Q aging appraisal scale and patient-perceived age visual analog scale
Abstract: Background: The primary outcome measures for patients who undergo aesthetic facial procedures are quality of life and satisfaction with appearance. The FACE-Q, a new patient-reported outcome (PRO) instrument composed of independently functioning scales, is designed to measure a broad range of important outcomes in patients who undergo cosmetic surgical and/or nonsurgical facial procedures. Objectives: The authors describe the development and psychometric evaluation of the FACE-Q Aging Appraisal Scale and the FACE-Q Patient-Perceived Age Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Methods: International guidelines for creating PRO instruments were strictly observed throughout development of the FACE-Q scales. Qualitative methods were used to identify the concepts most important to patients who received aesthetic facial procedures. These were turned into "items"-and the resultant FACE-Q Aging Appraisal Scale was field tested, along with the Patient-Perceived Age VAS, in 288 patients who underwent cosmetic surgical and/or nonsurgical facial procedures. Results: Rasch measurement theory and traditional psychometric methods confirmed the reliability and validity of the scales. Conclusions: The FACE-Q Aging Appraisal Scale and Patient-Perceived Age VAS are psychometrically sound, condition-specific PRO instruments with excellent reliability and validity. They enable accurate outcome assessments in patients who undergo aesthetic facial procedures. © 2013 The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc.
Keywords: patient satisfaction; quality of life; patient-reported outcomes; aesthetic facial surgery; face-q
Journal Title: Aesthetic Surgery Journal
Volume: 33
Issue: 8
ISSN: 1090-820X
Publisher: Oxford University Press  
Date Published: 2013-11-01
Start Page: 1099
End Page: 1109
Language: English
DOI: 10.1177/1090820x13510170
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 24243890
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Notes: Export Date: 2 January 2014 -- CODEN: ASJEB -- Source: Scopus
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