FACE-Q Satisfaction with Outcome Scale
Pronunciation: face kyoo
A validated patient-reported outcome measure subscale within the FACE-Q instrument that quantifies patient satisfaction with the results of an aesthetic facial procedure.
Full Definition
The FACE-Q Satisfaction with Outcome Scale is one of multiple independently scorable scales within the FACE-Q patient-reported outcome (PRO) instrument, specifically designed to measure how satisfied a patient is with the overall result of an aesthetic facial treatment. It uses a Likert-style response format and produces a score from 0 to 100 after Rasch analysis transformation. Editors must understand that FACE-Q comprises numerous independent scales (e.g., Satisfaction with Cheeks, Satisfaction with Lips, Psychological Wellbeing) and that citing 'the FACE-Q score' without specifying the subscale is an editorial imprecision requiring author query. The hyphenation 'FACE-Q' with a hyphen is the correct form; 'FACEQ' or 'Face-Q' are incorrect. Note that FACE-Q as a standalone entry already exists in the database; this entry covers the specific outcome subscale.
Usage
Usage note: Always specify which FACE-Q subscale is being reported; querying the author if only 'FACE-Q score' is cited without a named subscale.
In Context
- "The primary endpoint was the FACE-Q Satisfaction with Outcome Scale score at 6 months, transformed to a 0–100 range via Rasch analysis." — Clinical trial primary endpoint statement
- "The editor flagged the ambiguous reference to 'FACE-Q scores' and requested the author specify each subscale used." — Manuscript editorial query