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Validation of the Persian version of anterior skull base questionnaire in patients undergoing endoscopic transnasal transsphenoidal surgery.
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Endoscopic skull base surgery has transformed craniofacial treatment by reducing morbidity and enhancing precision. Traditional outcome measures often overlook the multidimensional aspects of quality of life (QoL) in recovery. Patient-reported tools, such as the anterior skull base questionnaire (ASBQ), offer a comprehensive view of QoL. However, the ASBQ's effectiveness is limited in non-English-speaking populations without cultural adaptation. This study aims to culturally adapt and psychometrically validate the Persian version of the anterior skull base questionnaire (ASBQ-P) for patients undergoing transnasal transsphenoidal surgery. Translation and cross-cultural adaptation adhered to ISPOR guidelines, encompassing forward and backward translation, expert review, and cognitive debriefing. Internal consistency was evaluated through Cronbach's α, and test-retest reliability was assessed using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs). Convergent validity was assessed using Pearson's correlation with SNOT-22 scores, while responsiveness was evaluated through effect sizes and standardized response means. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 27, with a significance threshold set at P < 0.05. A total of 36 patients completed the Persian version of the ASBQ and SNOT-22 questionnaires. The ASBQ demonstrated excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.936). Test-retest reliability was high, with an ICC of 0.927 for average measures. Convergent validity was supported by a significant moderate negative correlation between ASBQ and SNOT-22 scores (r=-0.544, P = 0.001). A known-groups validity analysis revealed significant differences in ASBQ scores across SNOT-22 severity categories (P = 0.001), supporting the instrument's discriminative capacity. Our findings confirm the Persian ASBQ as a reliable and valid tool for assessing outcomes in anterior skull base surgery.
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