Validity of the Cleft Aesthetic Rating Scale Does Not Improve with Inclusion of Fixed Scores for Atypical Outcomes

CONCLUSIONS: No significant difference was found between the original and modified ICC of the nose and lip. The implementation of the fixed rates did not result in an increased reliability of the CARS. Therefore, we recommend the utilization of the original CARS.PMID:38238939 | DOI:10.1177/10556656231221657
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research