Laryngology Outcome Tool: VOS
Research Outcome ToolsVoice Outcome Survey (VOS) Description Evaluates patient limitations in certain daily activities that require speaking or limitations in their social or work-related activities because of vocal problems Targeted Age Adults Items (Domains) 5 (N/A) Estimated Completion Time 5 minutes Reliability/Validity Assessment Yes…
Laryngology Outcome Tool: VHI-10
Research Outcome ToolsVoice Handicap Index-10 Description Measures voice handicap in the general adult population Targeted Age Adults Items (Domains) 10 (1) Estimated Completion Time 5 minutes Reliability/Validity Assessment Yes/Yes Literature 1) Rosen CA, Lee AS, Osborne J, Zullo T, Murry T. Development and validation…
Laryngology Outcome Tool: VHI
Research Outcome ToolsVoice Handicap Index (VHI) Description Quantifies the psychological consequences of voice disorders Targeted Age Adults Items (Domains) 30 (3) Estimated Completion Time >10 minutes Reliability/Validity Assessment Yes/Yes Literature 1) Jacobson BH, Johnson A, Grywalski C, Silbergleit A, Jacobson G, Benninger MS, Newman CW…
Head and Neck Surgery Outcome Tool: MDADI
Research Outcome ToolsMD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI) Description Self-administered questionnaire designed specifically for evaluating the impact of dysphagia on the QOL of patients with head and neck cancer Targeted Age Adults Items (Domains) 20 (4) Estimated Completion Time 10 minutes Literature 1) Chen AY, Frankowski R…
Head and Neck Surgery Outcome Tool: UW-QOL-R4
Research Outcome ToolsUniversity of Washington Quality of Life Revised Version 4 (UW-QOL-R4) Description Provides basic quality of life data on the physical, functional, emotional quality of life of the head and neck cancer patient Targeted Age Adults Items (Domains) 12 (N/A) Estimated Completion…
Allergy Outcomes Tool: RQLQ
Research Outcome ToolsRhinoconjunctivitis quality of life questionnaire (RQLQ) Description Measures the problems that adults with rhinoconjunctivitis experience in their day-to-day lives Targeted Age Adults Items (Domains) 28 (7) Estimated Completion Time 10-15 minutes Reliability/Validity Assessment Yes/Yes Literature 1) Juniper EF, Riis B…
Facial Plastics Outcome Tool: SCI
Research Outcome ToolsSkin Cancer Index (SCI) Description Assesses quality of life in patients with nonmelanoma skin cancer Targeted Age Adults Items (Domains) 15 (3) Estimated Completion Time > 10 minutes Reliability/Validity Assessment Yes/Yes Literature 1) Rhee JS, Matthews BA, Neuburg M, Logan BR, Burzynski M, Nattinger…
Facial Plastics Outcome Tool: FLO Questionnaire
Research Outcome ToolsFacial Line Outcomes (FLO) Questionnaire Description Evaluates the degree to which patients consider their upper facial lines to bother them; make them look older than they would like; detract from their facial appearance; prevent them from having a smooth facial appearance; and make them look…
Facial Plastics Outcome Tool: DAS-24
Research Outcome ToolsDerriford Appearance Scale (DAS-24) Description Measures psychological distress and dysfunction that is characteristic of disfigurements, deformities and aesthetic problems of appearance Targeted Age Adults Items (Domains) 24 (N/A) Estimated Completion Time > 10 minutes Reliability/Validity Assessment Yes/Yes Literature 1) Carr T, Moss…
Facial Plastics Outcomes Tool: DAS-59
Research Outcome ToolsDerriford Appearance Scale (DAS-59) Description Measures the spectrum of psychological distress and dysfunction that is characteristic of disfigurements, deformities and aesthetic problems of appearance Targeted Age > 16 years Items (Domains) 59 (5) Estimated Completion Time > 10 minutes Reliability/Validity Assessment Yes/Yes Literature…
Facial Plastics Outcome Tool: FaCE
Research Outcome ToolsFacial Clinometric Evaluation Scale (FaCE) Description Measures facial impairment and disability Targeted Age 14 - 81 years Items (Domains) 15 (6) Estimated Completion Time 10 minutes Reliability/Validity Assessment Yes/Yes Literature 1) Kahn JB, Gliklich RE, Boyev KP, Stewart MG, Metson RB, McKenna MJ. Validation…
Allergy Outcomes Tool: PAQLQ
Research Outcome ToolsPediatric allergic disease quality of life questionnaire (PAQLQ) Description Assesses for allergic disease that encompasses its effects on a child's or teenager's eyes, ears, nose, lungs, skin, emotions, and everyday activities Targeted Age Pediatrics Items (domains) 26 (3) Estimated Completion Time 10-15…
Pediatric Rhinconjunctivitis quality of life questionnnaire (PRQLQ)
Research Outcome ToolsPediatric Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (PRQLQ) Description A disease-specific health-related quality of life instrument focusing on physical and emotional impact of disease in children 6 to 12 years of age Targeted Age Pediatrics Items (Domains) 23 (5) Estimated Completion Time 10-15…
Otolaryngologists and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Position StatementCitizens around the world are experiencing a rapidly spreading pandemic infection due to the coronavirus, SARS-CoV2. The propensity to spread through human-to-human transmission has been demonstrated in many countries with a troubling exponential rate that has led to steep curves of onset…
AAO-HNS/F Financial and Intellectual Relationship Conflict of Interest Resolution Policy
In order for the AAO-HNS/F to operate most effectively to further its mission and purposes, it is important that AAO-HNS/F decisions and actions not be unduly influenced by any special interests of individual members. Therefore, it has always been and…
AAO-HNS/F Anti-Discrimination Policy
The AAO-HNS/F is opposed to discrimination against people on the basis of, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by…
Expert Witness Qualifications and Testimony
The Academy believes it is important for otolaryngologists to serve as expert witnesses in legal proceedings to assist in the administration of justice. The otolaryngologist, as a medical expert witness, shall be appropriately qualified and shall be thoroughly prepared with relevant facts so that…
AAO-HNS Membership Oath
As a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery; I solemnly pledge to consecrate my life to the service of humanity; I will give to my teachers the respect and gratitude which is their due; I will practice my profession…
