Olfactory Disorders Questionnaire: Scaling severity of quality-of-life impact.

Elizabeth Mairenn Garden Kala Kumaresan Allan B Clark Carl Martin Philpott

Published in: Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery (2023)

The study was unable to generate reference values for the ODQ due to lower numbers of patients with borderline clinical to extreme depression. However, we were able to appreciate the general trend, that the higher the ODQ score, the higher the risk of depression. These findings should guide clinical practice to ensure appropriate care and support is provided for those with olfactory dysfunction.

Keyphrases

clinical practice
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
healthcare
palliative care
oxidative stress
climate change
quality improvement
cross sectional
pain management
patient reported