Journal article
The Cosmetic Readiness Questionnaire (CRQ): Validation of a Preoperative Psychological Screening Tool for Aesthetic Procedures
Aesthetic surgery journal, Vol.45(2), pp.208-214
02/2025
PMID: 39376057
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Abstract
Background: Several psychological risk factors are associated with patient dissatisfaction with aesthetic procedures, such as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), unmanaged mental health concerns, and unrealistic expectations. Identifying these risks by preoperative screening may protect patients from adverse psychological outcomes and provide reputational or legal protection for practitioners.
Objectives: In this study we aimed to further develop and validate the Cosmetic Readiness Questionnaire (CRQ), a comprehensive psychological screening tool to assess patient suitability for surgical and nonsurgical aesthetic procedures.
Methods: The CRQ was validated across 2 studies in clinical contexts, examining structural and construct validity in a sample of 8031 individuals who completed the CRQ as part of routine clinical care. In a further sample (n = 574), criterion validity was explored through the relationship between the CRQ and dissatisfaction with past aesthetic treatments. Risk category cutoff scores were developed.
Results: Results supported the reliability and validity of a 5-factor CRQ that measured body dysmorphia, psychological distress, self-criticism, unrealistic expectations, and lack of openness. High scorers on the CRQ were 78% more likely to report dissatisfaction with a past cosmetic procedure than low scorers.
Conclusions: The CRQ is a comprehensive and valid screening measure for identifying patients who may require further psychological assessment or additional support before aesthetic treatment. Instructions are provided on how to implement the CRQ in clinical practice.
Details
- Title
- The Cosmetic Readiness Questionnaire (CRQ): Validation of a Preoperative Psychological Screening Tool for Aesthetic Procedures
- Creators
- Toni D. Pikoos - Swinburne University of TechnologyBen Buchanan - Monash UniversityDavid Hegarty - Southern Cross UniversitySusan L. Rossell - St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
- Publication Details
- Aesthetic surgery journal, Vol.45(2), pp.208-214
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 7
- Identifiers
- 991013372610902368
- Copyright
- © The Author(s) 2024.
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article