Assessing the Psychometric Validity of the Epistaxis Severity Score: Internal Consistency and Test-Retest Reliability

CONCLUSION: Although the ESS demonstrates high test-retest reliability, it may not adequately assess different dimensions of nosebleed severity. Additional correlated survey questions and sub-scores may be needed to increase internal consistency to accurately measure each component of epistaxis severity. It is necessary to acknowledge epistaxis severity from different dimensions and to consider evaluating individual ESS items separately for a comprehensive understanding.PMID:37822162 | DOI:10.1177/19458924231207137
Source: American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research