Construct and discriminant validity testing of the FACE‐Q Head and Neck Cancer Module for assessing speech and swallowing outcomes for patients undergoing maxillectomy or mandibulectomy

Background The FACE‐Q H&N is a patient reported outcome measure covering multiple constructs for patients with head and neck tumors. Additional testing is needed to determine suitability in assessing speech‐ and swallowing‐related quality of life and function. Methods FACE‐Q H&N, The M. D. A...

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Published in:Head & neck 2023-06, Vol.45 (6), p.1519-1529
Main Authors: Venchiarutti, Rebecca L., Charters, Emma K., Dunn, Masako, Clark, Jonathan R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Deglutition
Deglutition Disorders - diagnosis
Deglutition Disorders - etiology
Dysphagia
Head & neck cancer
head and neck cancer
Head and Neck Neoplasms - surgery
Humans
Jaw
Mandibular Osteotomy
Oral cancer
Ostomy
Patients
Quality of Life
Speech
surgical reconstruction
Surveys and Questionnaires
Swallowing
Tracheostomy
Tumors
Validity
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Summary:Background The FACE‐Q H&N is a patient reported outcome measure covering multiple constructs for patients with head and neck tumors. Additional testing is needed to determine suitability in assessing speech‐ and swallowing‐related quality of life and function. Methods FACE‐Q H&N, The M. D. Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI), and Speech Handicap Index (SHI) scores were collected from two patient cohorts who had undergone jaw reconstruction. Construct validity was assessed using convergent validity testing and known groups testing to assess discriminant validity. Results A priori hypotheses testing demonstrated strong correlations (ρ > 0.6, p 
ISSN:1043-3074
1097-0347
DOI:10.1002/hed.27366