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Psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Sunnybrook Facial Grading System

Abstract

Introduction:

The Sunnybrook Facial Grading System (SFGS) is a scale to evaluate facial function in three domains, namely resting symmetry, voluntary move-ments, and synkinesis. It is commonly used in scientific research and clinical practice to assess and monitor people with facial paralysis.

Objective:

To translate and cross-culturally adapt the SFGS, develop a version for the Brazilian population (SFGS - Brazil) and analyze its psychometric properties, including validity, interrater reliability and responsiveness.

Methods:

A multidisciplinary panel translated and adapted the SFGS into Brazilian Portuguese, creating the SFGS-Brazil version. Next, content validation was carried out by a panel of four physical therapists with clinical experience in caring for people with facial paralysis, in addition to interrater reliability and scale responsiveness after physical therapy intervention.

Results:

For SFGD validation, committee agreement rate and the content validity index were greater than 90%. Agreement (interrater reliability) was excellent for most items and overall (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.99; p < 0.000) and the scale proved to be responsive, indicating post-intervention improvement (t = 10.66; p = 0.000).

Conclusion:

The domains and items of the SFGS-Brazil are conceptually equivalent to those of the original version, and the instrument displays adequate psychometric properties, including validity, agreement and responsiveness. The SFGS-Brazil is suitable for the Brazilian population and can be used in scientific studies and clinical practice.

Keywords:
Assessment scale; Bell´s palsy; Data accuracy; Validation study

Resumo

Introdução:

O Sunnybrook Facial Grading System (SFGS) é uma escala para avaliar a função facial em três domínios, incluindo simetria em repouso, movimentos voluntários e sincinesias. Essa escala é comumente utilizada em pesquisas científicas e na prática clínica para a avaliação e acompanhamento de pessoas com paralisia facial.

Objetivo:

Traduzir e adaptar transculturalmente o SFGS, elaborar a versão para a população brasileira (SFGS-Brasil) e analisar suas propriedades psicométricas, incluindo validade, confiabilidade interexaminadores e responsividade.

Métodos:

Um comitê multidisciplinar traduziu e adaptou o SFGS para o português do Brasil, gerando a versão SFGS-Brasil. Após esta fase, realizou-se a validação de conteúdo por um comitê de quatro fisioterapeutas com experiência clínica em atendimento de pessoas com paralisia facial, além da confiabilidade interexaminadores e a responsividade da escala após intervenção fisioterapêutica.

Resultados:

Para a validação do SFGS, a taxa de concordância do comitê total e o índice de validade do conteúdo mostraram-se maiores que 90%. A concordância (confiabilidade interexaminadores) mostrou-se excelente para maioria dos itens e para o total (coeficiente de correlação intraclasse = 0,99; p < 0,000), e o instrumento mostrou-se responsível, podendo-se identitificar melhora segundo o SFGS-Brasil após a intervenção (t = 10,66; p = 0,000).

Conclusão:

O SFGS-Brasil possui equivalência conceitual dos domínios e itens à versão original, possui propriedades psicométricas adequadas, incluindo validade, concordância e responsividade. O SFGS-Brasil é adequado para a população brasileira, podendo ser usado em estudos científicos e na prática clínica.

Palavras-chave:
Escala de avaliação; Paralisia de Bell; Confiabilidade dos dados; Estudo de validação

Introduction

Peripheral facial palsy (PFP) is partial or complete impairment of facial nerve function, the seventh cranial nerve. This nerve performs multiple functions, including innervation of the facial mimetic muscles, receiving taste sensations from the anterior two thirds of the tongue, and controlling the salivary and lacrimal glands.11 Falavigna A, Teles AR, Giustina AD, Kleber FD. Paralisia de bell: fisiopatologia e tratamento. Sci Med. 2008;18(4):177-83. Full text link
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,22 Santos RMM, Guedes ZCF. Estudo da qualidade de vida em indivíduos com paralisia facial periférica crônica adquirida. Rev CEFAC. 2012;14(4):626-34. Full text link
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AThe prevalence of facial palsy is approximately 15 to 40 cases per 100,000 people33 Pereira LM, Obara K, Dias JM, Menacho MO, Lavado EL, Cardoso JR. Facial exercise therapy for facial palsy: systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Rehabil. 2011;25(7):649-58. DOI
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and its main causes are traumatic, infectious, neoplastic, congenital, toxic and idiopathic,44 Maranhão-Filho P, Maranhão ET, Aguiar T, Nogueira R. Paralisia facial: quantos tipos clínicos você conhece? Parte I. Rev Bras Neurol. 2013;9(2):85-92. Full text link
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with the last being responsible for more than 60% of cases, also known as Bell's palsy.55 Konno KM, Zonta MB, Teive HAG, Corrêa CL. Perfil funcional da paralisia facial em um hospital. Rev Pesqui Fisioter. 2014; 4(2):144-51. DOI
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According to VanSwearingen,66 VanSwearingen J. Facial rehabilitation: A neuromuscular reeducation, patient-centered approach. Facial Plast Surg. 2008;24(2):250-9. DOI
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neuromotor disorders resulting from PFP can be classified into four categories, two acute (initiation and facilitation) and two chronic phases (movement control and relaxation).

Patient recovery category depends on the type of nerve injury (neuropraxia, axonotmesis or neurotmesis), among other factors. It is known that 85% of individuals with PFP partially or completely recover facial movements within three weeks.77 Peitersen E. Bell’s palsy: the spontaneous course of 2,500 peripheral facial nerve palsies of different etiologies. Acta Otolaryngol Suppl. 2002;(549):4-30. DOI
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However, impaired facial expression and possible complications may remain, including severe functional and psychosocial issues.77 Peitersen E. Bell’s palsy: the spontaneous course of 2,500 peripheral facial nerve palsies of different etiologies. Acta Otolaryngol Suppl. 2002;(549):4-30. DOI
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Pinho88 Pinho ECB. Será que os instrumentos de avaliação e os tipos de intervenção propostos por fisioterapeutas para pacientes com paralisia facial periférica são baseados em evidências? [undergraduate thesis]. Brasília: Universidade de Brasília; 2015. Full text link
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observed that physical therapists assess PFP based only on neurological signs and symptoms, do not use assessment scales translated and adapted for the Brazilian population, and are unaware of the possible complications of this condition. Furthermore, the proposed treatments are not based on the specific categories of PFP, as described by VanSwearingen.66 VanSwearingen J. Facial rehabilitation: A neuromuscular reeducation, patient-centered approach. Facial Plast Surg. 2008;24(2):250-9. DOI
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The lack of structured assessment and specific instruments for PFP results in incomplete and ineffective evaluation in terms of tailoring the necessary treatment to each situation. In addition, instruments should be objective in order to quantitatively assess the severity of facial dysfunction and, subsequently, the progression of the proposed therapy, allowing monitoring of the patient's evolution.88 Pinho ECB. Será que os instrumentos de avaliação e os tipos de intervenção propostos por fisioterapeutas para pacientes com paralisia facial periférica são baseados em evidências? [undergraduate thesis]. Brasília: Universidade de Brasília; 2015. Full text link
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Other facial function classification systems have been proposed, such as the House e Brackmann,99 House JW, Brackmann DE. Facial nerve grading system. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1985;93(2):146-7. DOI
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Lacôte et al.1010 Lacôte M, Chevalier AM, Miranda A, Bleton J, Stevenin P. Avaliação da função motora da face nas lesões periféricas e centrais. In: Lacôte M, Chevalier AM, Miranda A, Bleton JP, Stevenin P, editors. Avaliação clínica da função muscular. São Paulo: Manole; 1987. p. 13-35. and Satoh et al.1111 Satoh Y, Kanzaki J, Yoshihara S. A comparison and conversion table of ´the House-Brackmann facial nerve grading system´ and ´the Yanagihara grading system´. Auris Nasus Larynx. 2000;27(3):207-12. DOI
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scales. Additionally, the Functional Disability Index has been suggested for assessing well-being and psychosocial factors in individuals with PFP.1212 VanSwearingen JM, Brach JS. Validation of a treatment-based classification system for individuals with facial neuromotor disorders. Phys Ther. 1998;78(7):678-89. DOI
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Ross et al.1313 Ross BG, Fradet G, Nedzelski JM. Development of a sensitive clinical facial grading system. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1996;114(3):380-6. DOI
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introduced the Sunnybrook Facial Grading System (SFGS), a scale used to evaluate facial function, subdivided into three domains: (1) symmetry of the resting position of the eyes, cheek (nasolabial crease) and corner of the mouth (labial commissure); (2) symmetry of voluntary movements (facial movements/expressions such as raising eyebrows, closing eyes gently, smiling showing teeth, raising the upper lip and whistling), and (3) synkinesis associated with the voluntary movements tested. Each of the three domains receives a score, with resting symmetry and voluntary movements carrying greater weight in the final score, the former multiplied by five and the latter by four. The composite score is determined through a simple calculation (SFGS total = symmetry of voluntary movements - symmetry at rest - synkinesis), with values varying between 0 and 100 (the higher the score, the lower the impairment).1313 Ross BG, Fradet G, Nedzelski JM. Development of a sensitive clinical facial grading system. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1996;114(3):380-6. DOI
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SFGS use is encouraged as a valid and useful scale for clinical practice that guides assessment by health professionals1414 Kayhan FT, Zurakowski D, Rauch SD. Toronto facial grading system: interobserver reliability. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2000;122(2):212-5. DOI
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,1515 Kanerva M, Poussa T, Pitkäranta A. Sunnybrook and House-Brackmann facial grading systems: intrarater repeatability and interrater agreement. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2006;135(6):865-71. DOI
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by facilitating the diagnosis of different PFP stages.66 VanSwearingen J. Facial rehabilitation: A neuromuscular reeducation, patient-centered approach. Facial Plast Surg. 2008;24(2):250-9. DOI
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This easy-to-apply and rapidly completed scale exhibits almost perfect reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient - ICC = 0.997)1515 Kanerva M, Poussa T, Pitkäranta A. Sunnybrook and House-Brackmann facial grading systems: intrarater repeatability and interrater agreement. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2006;135(6):865-71. DOI
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and is sensitive to post-intervention clinical changes (p = 0.0000).1313 Ross BG, Fradet G, Nedzelski JM. Development of a sensitive clinical facial grading system. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1996;114(3):380-6. DOI
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Difficulty using scales to assess PFP in Brazilian clinical physiotherapy practice and the adequate psychometric properties of the SFGS make it important to translate and cross-culturally adapt the scale for the Brazilian population. Moreover, the new version will allow comparisons between studies carried out in different locations, facilitating the characterization of PFP and decision-making for intervention. The aim of the present study was to translate and cross-culturally adapt the SFGS for the Brazilian population, validate the SFGS-Brazil and analyze its reliability and responsiveness.

Methods

Translation and cross-cultural adaptation

The translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the SFGS for the Brazilian population was based on the guidelines described by Beaton et al.1616 Beaton DE, Bombardier C, Guillemin F, Ferraz MB. Guide-lines for the process of cross-cultural adaptation of self-report measures. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2000;25(24):3186-91. DOI
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and consisted of five stages, as described below. Prior authorization was obtained from the authors of the original scale to carry out cross-cultural adaptation.

Step 1: Translation into Portuguese

The original scale was translated into two Brazilian Portuguese versions (SFGS-Brazil 1 and 2) by independent translators, with the aim of comparing the differences between them. To that end, two Brazilian translators fluent in English were chosen, one with and the other without experience in facial palsy.

Step 2: Synthesis of the translations

In order to compile SFGS-Brazil version 3, the results of the translations were synthesized by the two translators and by an observer with a PhD in neuroscience and 15 years of experience.

Step 3: Back translation

Two translators blind to the original version of the questionnaire back translated SFGS-Brazil 3 to rule out possible conceptual errors in this version.

Step 4: Expert panel

The panel consisted of language experts, translators and health professionals who had contact with people with PFP. The authors of the original scale were contacted for authorization before cross-cultural adaptation. The role of the panel was to compile a provisional final Brazilian version to be tested in the field based on all the reports, translations and back translations, reaching a consensus on possible divergences. If they did not understand an item, they were also asked to propose changes and justify their doubts, thus obtaining a final Brazilian version based on the panel's suggestions.

Step 5: Testing the final version

The last stage of the process was applying the final version of the questionnaire to 30 physical therapists with or without experience in the area. The objective was to investigate their understanding of the scale as a whole and of each item.

Validation, reliability and responsiveness

Following translation and cross-cultural adaptation, the psychometric properties of the SFGS-Brazil were evaluated. The first step was validation, which aimed to test the hypothesis that the translated items adequately represent and/or incorporate the domains of the desired construct. An expert panel of four judges was selected to assess content validity, based on their experience with and knowledge of the scale's proposal and their expertise in caring for patients with PFP. The panel analyzed the questionnaire in two phases, in accordance with the guidelines and suggestions of Coluci et al.1717 Coluci MZO, Alexandre NMC, Milani D. Construção de instrumentos de medida na área da saúde. Cienc Saude Coletiva. 2015;20(3):925-36. DOI
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and Souza et al.1818 Souza AC, Alexandre NMC, Guirardello EB. Propriedades psicométricas na avaliação de instrumentos: avaliação da confiabilidade e da validade. Epidemiol Serv Saude. 2017;26(3):649-59. DOI
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In the first phase, members were instructed to evaluate the scale as a whole, determining its scope, whether each domain or concept was adequately responsive to the set of items and if all dimensions were included, stating whether or not they agreed with the content. They also assessed whether the content was appropriate and if the domain structure and content were correct. At this stage, participants could suggest changes to the items and the committee agreement rate. This rate refers to the proportion or percentage of participants that were in agreement with the instrument as a whole.

In the second phase, the panel members evaluated the clarity and representativeness of the items. Clarity was assessed on an ordinal 4-point Likert scale and members were asked to answer 1 = not clear, 2 = unclear, 3 = quite clear, 4 = very clear. Judges also analyzed the representativeness of each item by stating whether the items really reflected the concepts involved, were relevant and appropriate to achieve the proposed objectives. To that end, they were instructed to answer 1 = not representative, 2 = not very representative, 3 = quite representative, 4 = very representative. For each item, judges could provide suggestions and comments to improve it. The content validity index (CVI) was then calculated, using the equation: CVI = no. of answers scored “3” or “4” ÷ total no. of answers.

In order to determine reliability and responsiveness, 31 adults classified into different categories of PFP were recruited by convenience. Sample size was calculated based on Beaton et al.,1616 Beaton DE, Bombardier C, Guillemin F, Ferraz MB. Guide-lines for the process of cross-cultural adaptation of self-report measures. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2000;25(24):3186-91. DOI
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who proposed between 30 and 40 participants to test the final version.

The present study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee (REC) of the University of Brasília (protocol number: 1,168,662). All the participants provided written informed consent and signed an audio/visual image release form. After being advised of the study objectives and providing informed consent, participants were submitted to an initial assessment to characterize the clinical and demographic variables. Next, the SFGS-Brazil was applied and the assessment filmed for subsequent use by two trained evaluators to fill out the scale. Their scores were analyzed to determine the scale's reliability.

In addition to the assessment, participants attended a physical therapy intervention program twice a week for eight weeks, with each session lasting 40 minutes. The intervention was performed by a previously trained physical therapist, considering the limitations of each individual. Participants were reassessed after the intervention period and the two assessments compared to evaluate scale responsiveness.

After analyzing the normality of SFGS-Brazil data, interrater reliability (agreement) was assessed using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). According to Cicchetti et al.,1919 Cicchetti DV. Guidelines, criteria, and rules of thumb for evaluating normed and standardized assessment instruments in psychology. Psychol Assess. 1994;6(4):284-90. DOI
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an ICC less than 0.40 indicates poor clinical significance; 0.40 to 0.59 weak; 0.60 to 0.74 good; and 0.75 to 1.00 excellent. In order to determine the responsiveness of the SFGS-Brazil, the data obtained before and after intervention were submitted to compara-tive analysis. Statistical analyses were performed using the paired t-test, in SPSS software version 26, and significance was set at α = 0.05. Figure 1 shows the study flowchart.

Figure 1
Flowchart of the creation of the SFGS-Brazil scale.

Results

Translation and cross-cultural adaptation

Following translation, synthesis and back translation, the scale was submitted to a panel of four experts (step 4) who suggested the following modifications: change the word “excursion” to “muscle contraction”, “whistle” to “puckered lips” and “eyelid surgery” to “droopy eyelid”. The word “excursion” was maintained because it refers to range of motion and not only a muscle contraction. The expression “whistling” was also kept because the translated scale must match the original, and this activity is common among Brazilians. “Eyelid surgery” refers to suturing by a physician to prevent ophthalmologic complications in individuals unable to close their eyes. Therefore, the suggested substitution would not cover the appropriate content. In the pre-test phase (step 5), the physical therapists had no doubts about the scale constructed and were able to apply it to individuals with peripheral facial palsy, thereby consolidating, the final version of the SFGS-Brazil.

Validation

Evaluators with an average age of 36.5 ± 1.5 years, training time of 13.75 ± 1.6 years and 5.2 ± 1.0 years’ experience with PFP patients participated in the study. With respect to content validity, most items displayed an agreement rate above 90% (Table 1). As such, the scale adequately reflects the construct it is intended to measure.

Table 1
Committee agreement rate of the panel regarding the scale as a whole

The evaluators’ responses regarding the clarity and representativeness of the assessment items (Table 2) showed that total CVI was 92.3 and 96.1%, respectively. Thus, it can be inferred that the scale exhibits adequate construct validity to assess individuals with PFP, consid-ering the resting, movement and synkinesis domains.

Table 2
Description of the content validity index of the panel for each item

After evaluating the suggestions, the panel considered the scale suitable for testing. In the pre-test stage, 30 physical therapists were selected, with an average age of 24.4 ± 2.8 years. They were instructed to answer a questionnaire regarding their understanding of the items, classifying them as “completely understand”, “partially understand” or “do not understand”. Of the 30 participants, 22 (73.4%) fully understood all items, 6 (20.0%) partially understood at least one item, and 2 (6.6%) understood none. The main items that were partially or not understood were related to resting symmetry (“eyes” and “cheek”) and the symmetry during movement and synkinesis (“raise the upper lip”) domains.

Reliability

Table 3 describes the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of participants with PFP. Thirty-one individuals took part in this study, with an average age of 40.12 ± 15.53. Most were women (61.3%) whose right side was affected (71%), with 11 participants in the “initiation” category, seven “facilitation”, eight “movement control”, and five in the “relaxation” category.

Table 3
Clinical and demographic characterization of participants with peripheral facial palsy (PFP)

Two trained examiners were selected to analyze agreement. Analysis of interrater reliability data (Table 4) showed excellent agreement in twenty-three items (between 0.80 and 0.98) and good agreement (between 0.65 and 0. 75) for three. Agreement was excellent (0.95) for the total score and none of the items displayed moderate, weak or poor agreement.

Table 4
Interrater reliability

Responsiveness

In order to determine SFGS responsiveness to a motor training program, the total score before (SFGS total = 42.85 ± 23.28) and after (SFGS total = 59.78 ± 29.15) an eight-week intervention based on task-oriented mental practice was compared.2020 Santos-Couto-Paz CC, Teixeira-Salmela LF, Tierra-Criollo CJ. The addition of functional task-oriented mental practice to conventional physical therapy improves motor skills in daily functions after stroke. Braz J Phys Ther. 2013;17(6):564-71. DOI
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Individuals with PFP obtained better scores after the intervention (t = 10.66; p = 0.000). Thus, the SFGS-Brazil can detect clinical changes before and after an intervention program, suggesting its clinical applicability.

Discussion

The SFGS-Brazil is easy to understand and can be used in clinical practice, since the pre-test phase indicated that 73.4% of evaluators fully understood all items. This corroborates the findings of Hu et al.,2121 Hu WL, Ross B, Nedzelski J. Reliability of the Sunnybrook facial grading system by novice users. J Otolaryngol. 2001; 30(4):208-11. DOI
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who reported that both experienced and inexperienced health professionals are able to use the SFGS correctly; however, the items “eyes - eyelid surgery” and “raise the upper lip” may not be clearly understood by inexperienced evaluators, making it necessary to standardize assessment. This is proposed by Neely et al.,2222 Neely JG, Cherian NG, Dickerson CB, Nedzelski JM. Sunnybrook facial grading system: reliability and criteria for grading. Laryngoscope. 2010;120(5):1038-45. DOI
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who provide explanatory criteria for the scale to facilitate its use by less experienced professionals. According to Brazilian professionals, the items of the SFGS-Brazil adequately represent and incorporate the domains of the desired construct, as observed for SFGS versions already validated in other languages.2323 Ross BG, Nedzelski JM. Reliability and validity of the Sunnybrook facial grading system. In: Yanagihara N, Muratami S, editores. New horizons in facial nerve research and facial expression: 8th international symposium on the facial nerve. Hague, NL: Kugler Publications; 1997. p. 563-7.,2424 Lindsay RW, Robinson M, Hadlock TA. Comprehensive facial rehabilitation improves function in people with facial paralysis: a 5-year experience at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Phys Ther. 2010;90(3):391-7. DOI
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Assessment of voluntary movement symmetry showed higher correlation values than those of resting symmetry; however, resting symmetry assessment is more widely used in clinical practice.1313 Ross BG, Fradet G, Nedzelski JM. Development of a sensitive clinical facial grading system. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1996;114(3):380-6. DOI
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These findings corroborate those of Kanerva et al.1515 Kanerva M, Poussa T, Pitkäranta A. Sunnybrook and House-Brackmann facial grading systems: intrarater repeatability and interrater agreement. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2006;135(6):865-71. DOI
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and Pavese et al.,2525 Pavese C, Tinelli C, Furini F, Abbamonte M, Giromini E, Sala V, et al. Validation of the Italian version of the Sunnybrook Facial Grading System. Neurol Sci. 2013;34(4):457-63. DOI
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but contrast with Neely et al.,2222 Neely JG, Cherian NG, Dickerson CB, Nedzelski JM. Sunnybrook facial grading system: reliability and criteria for grading. Laryngoscope. 2010;120(5):1038-45. DOI
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who reported greater correlation for resting symmetry. Interrater reliability exhibited adequate values, enabling comparison between scores obtained by previously trained individuals. However, it is important to emphasize the need for training and experience with the scale.2222 Neely JG, Cherian NG, Dickerson CB, Nedzelski JM. Sunnybrook facial grading system: reliability and criteria for grading. Laryngoscope. 2010;120(5):1038-45. DOI
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In a study by Lindsay et al.,2424 Lindsay RW, Robinson M, Hadlock TA. Comprehensive facial rehabilitation improves function in people with facial paralysis: a 5-year experience at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Phys Ther. 2010;90(3):391-7. DOI
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physical exercises and individualized guidelines were used as intervention according to the PFP treatment category. The average pre-and post-intervention Facial Grading Scale (FGS) scores were 56 ± 21 and 70 ± 18, respectively. There was a statistically significant increase in the FGS score after treatment (p = 0.001), which lasted an average of 12 weeks. These results confirm that the SFGS can be used in clinical practice because it quantitatively detects changes after an intervention. The present study also demonstrated that the SFGS-Brazil version is responsive even to short-term interventions.

Conclusion

It can be concluded that the domains and items of the SFGS-Brazil are conceptually equivalent to those of the original version, and that the instrument is adapted to the Brazilian population. In addition, its psychometric properties of validation, reliability and responsiveness are adequate in measuring the physical function of individuals with PFP. Thus, the SFGS-Brazil can be used in future studies and clinical practice to assess and monitor patient response to an intervention.

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Edited by

Associate editor:

Clynton Lourenço Correa

Publication Dates

  • Publication in this collection
    08 July 2022
  • Date of issue
    2022

History

  • Received
    10 Sept 2021
  • Reviewed
    09 Dec 2021
  • Accepted
    19 Jan 2022
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