Psychometric Evaluation of the Importance of Olfaction Questionnaire Using Item Response Theory.

Authors

Alexander Lein, Bernhard Prem, Christian A Mueller, David T Liu

Published in

International forum of allergy & rhinology. Aug 31, 2026. Epub Aug 31, 2026.

Abstract

The IOQ measures the value patients place on olfaction, a construct distinct from disease burden. The IOQ is most precise across the central trait range typical of routine ENT patients. Association items carry most measurement information, enabling a brief affective screen.

PMID:
42672100
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 01 Sep 2026.

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