Norwegian Version of the Chronic Sinusitis Survey
Author Information
Author(s): Knut Stavem, Edna Røssberg, Pål G Larsson
Primary Institution: Akershus University Hospital
Hypothesis
The study aims to develop a Norwegian version of the Chronic Sinusitis Survey and assess its psychometric properties.
Conclusion
The Norwegian version of the CSS had acceptable test-retest reliability but lower internal consistency reliability than the accepted standard criteria.
Supporting Evidence
- The CSS scales showed test-retest reliability ranging from 0.87 to 0.92.
- Internal consistency reliability for the CSS scales ranged from 0.31 to 0.55.
- Patients with chronic sinusitis had worse scores on all CSS scales compared to a healthy reference population.
Takeaway
Researchers made a Norwegian version of a survey to help people with chronic sinusitis, and it mostly works well, but it has some issues with consistency.
Methodology
The study included 65 patients with chronic sinusitis and assessed the reliability, validity, and responsiveness of the CSS through various statistical analyses.
Potential Biases
The study relied on a convenience sample for healthy controls, which may introduce bias.
Limitations
The sample size was small, and the study may not represent all patients with chronic sinusitis due to specific inclusion criteria.
Participant Demographics
The mean age of participants was 43 years, with 51% women and 35% current smokers.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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