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ArticleClinical oral investigations2024

Trismus in head and neck cancer: translation and validation of the Chinese version of the Gothenburg Trismus Questionnaire-2 (C-GTQ-2).

Chia-Hui Shao, Lisa Tuomi, Caterina Finizia, Chia-Yu Wu, Rou-Han Chen, Chia-Jung Chan, Ya-Jen Chen, Chia-Hsin Lee, Wei-Chin Chang, Shu-Chun Tsai and 1 more

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Chia-Hui ShaoSchool of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu-Hsing Street, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan.
Lisa TuomiInstitute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Speech and Language Pathology Unit, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Caterina FiniziaDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Region Västra GötalandSahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Chia-Yu WuDivision of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Rou-Han ChenSchool of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu-Hsing Street, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan.
Chia-Jung ChanSchool of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu-Hsing Street, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan.
Ya-Jen ChenSchool of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu-Hsing Street, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan.
Chia-Hsin LeeSchool of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu-Hsing Street, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan.
Wei-Chin ChangDepartment of Dentistry, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Shu-Chun TsaiSchool of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu-Hsing Street, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan.
Tsai-Wei HuangSchool of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu-Hsing Street, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan. tsaiwei@tmu.edu.tw.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6722-1153
Taipei Medical University Hospital · TWSahlgrenska University Hospital · SETaipei Medical University · TWTri-Service General Hospital · TWWan Fang Hospital · TW

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Tri-Service General Hospital TSGH-D-110181
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Abstract

objectivesTrismus, marked by restricted mouth opening, significantly affects patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and head and neck cancer (HNC). Despite its prevalence, specialized questionnaires for trismus assessment are scarce. This study aims to fill this gap by translating and validating the Gothenburg Trismus Questionnaire version 2 (GTQ-2) into Chinese (C-GTQ-2), enhancing the evaluation of trismus in HNC and TMD patients. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe study involved 78 HNC patients, 75 TMD patients, and a control group of 150 individuals without trismus symptoms. Participants were asked to complete the C-GTQ-2 and other health-related quality of life (HRQL) instruments. A subset of 30 individuals retook the questionnaire within two weeks to assess test-retest reliability.

resultsThe C-GTQ-2 demonstrated remarkable reliability, with Cronbach's alpha values exceeding 0.70 in three of the four domains, indicating high internal consistency. The instrument also showcased high intra-class correlations in the test-retest, affirming its reliability. Furthermore, it exhibited strong convergent validity, aligning well with other HRQL instruments, and effectively discriminated between patients with and without trismus, establishing its discriminant validity.

conclusionsThe C-GTQ-2 emerges as a valid and reliable tool for assessing trismus in HNC and TMD patients, promising to significantly enhance both clinical and research approaches to managing trismus-related complications in the Chinese-speaking demographic. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: C-GTQ-2 proves effective for trismus assessment in head and neck cancer and temporomandibular disorder patients, offering enhanced clinical and research utility.

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Head and Neck NeoplasmsTemporomandibular Joint DisordersHumansPsychometricsQuality of LifeReproducibility of ResultsSurveys and QuestionnairesTrismusGTQHead and neck cancerQuality of lifeTemporomandibular disorderTrismus

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