Comparison of two disease‑specific instruments assessing health-related quality of life in patients with chronic otitis media.

Robert MlynskiDavid BächingerTheresa LangankeSusen LailachMarcus NeudertNora Magdalena 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 (2021)

In the first study comparing the COMOT-15 and the ZCMEI-21, both questionnaires exhibited satisfactory psychometric properties with several subtle differences. The COMOT-15 has a strong focus on hearing with a probably redundant content of the hearing subscore and may be suited for hearing-focused research questions. The ZCMEI-21 provides a comprehensive assessment of the COM symptom complex and may therefore also be used in research settings, where ear discharge, vertigo or pain should be covered.

Keyphrases

psychometric properties
hearing loss
chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
patient reported
spinal cord injury
clinical evaluation