Laryngology Outcome Tool: VOS
October 3, 2023Voice 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
October 3, 2023Voice 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
October 3, 2023Voice 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: UW-QOL-R4
October 3, 2023University 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…
Facial Plastics Outcome Tool: SCI
October 3, 2023Skin 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: DAS-24
October 3, 2023Derriford 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
October 3, 2023Derriford 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
October 3, 2023Facial 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
October 3, 2023Pediatric 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)
October 3, 2023Pediatric 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…
Allergy Outcomes Tool: RQLQ
October 3, 2023Rhinoconjunctivitis 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…
Sleep Outcome Tool: OSA-18
October 3, 2023Obstructive Sleep Apnea-18 (OSA-18) Description Assesses sleep disordered breathing-related quality of life Targeted Age Pediatrics Items (Domains) 18 (5) Estimated Completion Time 5 - 10 minutes Reliability/Validity Assessment Yes/Yes Literature ) Franco RA Jr, Rosenfeld RM, Rao M. First place--resident clinical…
CPG: Tympanostomy Tubes in Children (Update) – Research Needs
September 22, 2023Research Needs section from Tympanostomy Tubes in Children CPG Can we identify clinical factors that predict persistence of MEE in children who present with effusions of short duration? What is the ideal timing of audiologic testing for a child being considered for tubes--before surgery…
NEW: Eugene N. Myers, MD Global Education Fund
September 20, 2023The AAO-HNSF is proud to announce the launch of the Eugene N. Myers, MD Global Education Fund to benefit the continuing education needs of otolaryngologists practicing in low-income countries, who have limited or no access to otolaryngology professional development resources. This new…
The Latest in Science and Medical Advancement in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery to be Presented at AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting
September 19, 2023For Immediate Release: Contact [email protected] Alexandria, Virginia — The latest research and advances in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery will be presented in Nashville, Tennessee, during the AAO-HNSF 2023 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience, September 30 – October 4. From among the hundreds of research…
AAO-HNS Comments on CY 2024 MPFS/QPP Proposed Rule
September 13, 2023September 12, 2023 On September 11, the AAO-HNS submitted a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the calendar year (CY) 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and Quality Payment Program (QPP) proposed rule. The Academy’s comments focused…
