International Variation in Preoperative SNOT‐22 Scores: A Scoping Review and Exploratory Analysis

International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jaynelle Gao, Miti J. Parikh, Lauren J Sinks, Conner Kojima, Connie J. Tian, Antonio Franco, Eman Ahmad, Ido Badash, Kevin Hur
DOI: 10.1002/alr.70099
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Abstract

Key Points• Pre-and post-sinus surgery 22-item Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) scores can vary significantly across different countries.• Patient-reported outcomes should be interpreted within cultural and healthcare contexts. ResultsAfter deduplication, 1920 studies were screened.Of 753 studies selected for full-text review, 287 studies were selected for inclusion (Figure 1 ).Most were prospective cohort ( n = 112, 39.0%) or

Fields of Study & Subjects

Sinusitis and nasal conditions Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization

Publication details

Journal / source
International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology
Volume
16
Issue
4
Pages
406–409
Publication date
29 January 2026
Language
EN