RT Journal Article
T1 The Short Form of the Fonseca Anamnestic Index for the Screening of Temporomandibular Disorders: Validity and Reliability in a Spanish-Speaking Population
A1 Zagalaz-Anula, Noelia
A1 Sanchez-Torrelo, Carmen Maria
A1 Acebal-Blanco, Faustino
A1 Alonso-Royo, Roger
A1 Ibanez-Vera, Alfonso Javier
A1 Obrero-Gaitan, Esteban
A1 Rodriguez-Almagro, Daniel
A1 Lomas-Vega, Rafael
K1 temporomandibular joint syndrome
K1 reproducibility of results
K1 surveys and questionnaires
K1 validation study
K1 Impact
K1 Agreement
AB The Short Form of the Fonseca Anamnestic Index (SFAI) is a simple and quick questionnaire used for screening temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). The present study aimed to validate the Spanish version of the SFAI in patients with TMDs. The study sample comprised 112 subjects (50 TMDs and 52 controls). Test-retest reliability, factorial validity, internal consistency, concurrent validity, and the SFAI's ability to discriminate between TMDs subjects and healthy controls were analyzed using the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD protocol) as the reference. Factor analysis showed a single factor that explained 63% of the total variance. Cronbach's alpha was 0.849. The reliability of the items measured with the Kappa index showed values from 0.767 to 0.888. Test-retest reliability was substantial (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.837). The total SFAI score showed a significant correlation with orofacial pain, vertigo, and neck disability measurements. For a cut-off point of >10 points, the SFAI showed a sensitivity of 78% and specificity of 78.85% at differentiating between TMDs patients and healthy subjects, with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.852. The Spanish version of the SFAI is a valid and reliable instrument for diagnosing people with TMDs and shows generally good psychometric properties.
PB Mdpi
YR 2021
FD 2021-12-01
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10668/26604
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10668/26604
LA en
DS RISalud
RD Apr 17, 2025