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Journal Article Epublish

PubMed: 42306017 DOI: 10.5606/tftrd.2026.16674

Turkish version of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain screening questionnaire for temporomandibular disorders: Its cross-cultural adaptation, validity, and reliability.

Turk J Phys Med Rehabil 72(2):188-196

Authors: Tuğçe Özekli Mısırlıoğlu, Özden Özyemişci Taşkıran, Deniz Palamar, Caner Günerbüyük, Pelin Yıldız, Arzu Baygül, Kenan Akgün

Affiliations

  • Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul, Türkiye.
  • Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Koç University School of Medicine, İstanbul, Türkiye.
  • Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Koç University School of Medicine, İstanbul, Türkiye.
  • Department of Biostatics, Koç University School of Medicine, İstanbul, Türkiye.

Abstract

OBJECTIVES

This study aims to translate and cross-culturally adapt the American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP) screening questionnaire and assess its validity and reliability.

PATIENTS AND METHODS

This cross-sectional study included a total of 60 patients (16 males, 44 females; mean age: 50.9±17.3 years; range, 19 to 84 years) admitted to a Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic  between January 2016 and June 2016. Backward and forward translation of AAOP questionnaire was performed in both languages. Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders was used to as a reference standard. Validity was assessed with internal construct and criterion validity. Reliability was evaluated with test-retest reliability and internal consistency.

RESULTS

Fifty-seven percent of the patients were classified as having a temporomandibular disorder. The factor analysis yielded three components that explained 63.8% of the variance. The internal consistency of the AAOP questionnaire was acceptable (Cronbach's alpha value=0.781). The correlation coefficient for the intra- and interrater reliability were found as 0.740 and 0.713, respectively.

CONCLUSION

The Turkish version of the AAOP screening questionnaire is a valid and reliable tool for screening of patients admitted to physical medicine and rehabilitation outpatient clinics with a good internal consistency, intra- and interrater reliability.

MeSH

Physical And Rehabilitation Medicine, Pain, Ambulatory Care Facilities, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders