Test-retest reliability of the olfactory detection threshold test of the Sniffin' sticks
Albrecht, J; Anzinger, A; Kopietz, R; Schöpf, V; Kleemann, AM; Pollatos, O; Wiesmann, M
HERO ID
1454160
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
2008
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 1454160 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 2008 |
| Title | Test-retest reliability of the olfactory detection threshold test of the Sniffin' sticks |
| Authors | Albrecht, J; Anzinger, A; Kopietz, R; Schöpf, V; Kleemann, AM; Pollatos, O; Wiesmann, M |
| Journal | Chemical Senses |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Page Numbers | 461-467 |
| Abstract | The aim of the present study was to investigate the test-retest reliability of the olfactory detection threshold subtest of the Sniffin' Sticks test battery, if administered repeatedly on 4 time points. The detection threshold test was repeatedly conducted in 64 healthy subjects. On the first testing session, the threshold test was accomplished 3 times (T(1) = 0 min, T(2) = 35 min, and T(3) = 105 min), representing a short-term testing. A fourth threshold test was conducted on a second testing session (T(4) = 35.1 days after the first testing session), representing a long-term testing. The average scores for olfactory detection threshold for n-butanol did not differ significantly across the 4 points of time. The test-retest reliability (Pearson's r) between the 4 time points of threshold testing were in a range of 0.43-0.85 (P < 0.01). These results support the notion that the olfactory detection threshold test is a highly reliable method for repeated olfactory testing, even if the test is repeated more than once per day and over a long-term period. It is concluded that the olfactory detection threshold test of the Sniffin' Sticks is suitable for repeated testing during experimental or clinical studies. |
| Doi | 10.1093/chemse/bjn013 |
| Pmid | 18390818 |
| Wosid | WOS:000256758400007 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Comments | Source: Web of Science WOS:000256758400007 |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | n-butanol; odor; olfaction; repetition; sensitivity; smell |