Patient‐perceived severity of synkinesis reduces quality of life in facial palsy: A cross‐sectional analysis in 92 patients

KEY POINTS: Synkinesis can decrease quality of life in facial palsy patients. Patient-perceived severity of synkinesis may be of additional value in predicting facial palsy related-quality of life. We analyzed the additional value of the SAQ total score (perceived severity of synkinesis) in predicting FaCE total scores (quality of life) in 92 patients cross-sectionally. SAQ total score accounted for a relatively large improvement in the prediction of FaCE total scores (R2 change = 0.113, total R2 = 0.428). Patient-perceived severity synkinesis should be included in clinical management and studies of synkinesis. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.