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ArticleThe Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology2024

Development of the 12-Item Facial Complaints Evaluation Scale (FaCES-12).

Thomas S Higgins, Travis A Shutt, Jonathan Y Ting, Elisa A Illing, Dennis M Tang, Nikitha Kosaraju, Kevin Potts, Liz Cash, David Liu, Kathleen A Sheeley and 1 more

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Thomas S HigginsDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-2020-6386
Travis A ShuttDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, USA.
Jonathan Y TingDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Elisa A IllingDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Dennis M TangDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Nikitha KosarajuDavid Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-4873-599X
Kevin PottsDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, USA.
Liz CashDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, USA.
David LiuDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, USA.
Kathleen A SheeleyRhinology, Sinus & Skull Base, Kentuckiana Ear, Nose & Throat, Louisville, KY, USA.
Arthur W WuDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.

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Abstract

objectivesChronic rhinosinusitis and related rhinologic disorders are common in routine otolaryngologic practice. Common presenting symptoms include nasal obstruction, facial pain, facial pressure, headache, and a subjective feeling of the face feeling "swollen," a perceptual distortion. No validated scale exists to assess facial pain in addition to perceptual distortion or headache. The objective was to develop a novel scale for assessment of facial symptoms experienced by patients presenting for rhinologic evaluation.

methodsThis was a prospective validation cross-sectional study. A patient questionnaire, the 12-item Facial Complaints Evaluation Scale (FaCES-12), was created to evaluate facial symptoms based on clinical experience and the literature, including severity and timing of facial pain, facial pressure, facial perceptual swelling, and headache. Each item was assessed utilizing an 11-point Likert scale ranging from 0 to 10 in severity. Data was collected prospectively from 210 patients in 1 private and 2 academic otolaryngologic practices from August to December 2019 along with the PROMIS Pain Intensity Scale 3a and 22-Item Sino-nasal Outcome Test. Construct validity was determined using Pearson correlation and exploratory factor analysis. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were assessed by calculating Cronbach's alpha and assessing test-retest scores.

resultsA new 12-item scale named FaCES-12 was developed. FaCES-12 demonstrated high reliability with a Cronbach's alpha of .94 and high test-retest reliability (

conclusionThe FaCES-12 is a valid and reliable instrument for use in the evaluation of facial symptoms. Further research into the application of this scale is warranted.

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SinusitisCross-Sectional StudiesFacial PainHeadacheHumansPsychometricsReproducibility of ResultsSurveys and Questionnairesfacial painfacial pressureheadacheperceptual distortionrhinosinusitissino-nasal outcome test

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