Characteristics of health-related quality of life in different types of chronic middle ear disease.

David BächingerWilma GroßmannRobert MlynskiNora M Weiss

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2020)

This study objectifies differences in HRQoL among different types of CMED. In patients with indication for functional surgery only, e.g., persistent mastoid cavity without cholesteatoma, the worst HRQoL was observed. Yet, in these types of CMED, HRQoL guides decision for treatment. Moreover, differences in HRQoL among different types of CMED were not closely associated with hearing, but largely depended on other symptoms, such as discharge or vertigo.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
coronary artery bypass
decision making
combination therapy
sleep quality
hearing loss
coronary artery disease
depressive symptoms
surgical site infection