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Validation of a Patient‐Graded Instrument for Facial Nerve Paralysis: The FaCE Scale
The Laryngoscope · 2001 · Vol. 111(3) · pp. 387–398
Jeffrey B. Kahn✉(Baylor College of Medicine)Richard E GliklichK. Paul BoyevMichael G. Stewart(Baylor College of Medicine)Ralph MetsonMichael J. McKenna
Abstract
A reliable and valid patient-based system to measure impairment and disability in facial paralysis has been developed. This system appears to be better than traditional, physician-graded scales for evaluating quality-of-life issues affected by facial disability.
Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and ResearchEar Surgery and Otitis MediaReconstructive Facial Surgery TechniquesFacial paralysisFacial nerveGrading (engineering)Reliability (semiconductor)Scale (ratio)PsychologyPsychometricsPhysical medicine and rehabilitationMedicinePhysical therapy
MeSH terms
AdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overDisability EvaluationFacial ParalysisFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeurologic ExaminationReproducibility of Results
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