Quality assessment of patient-reported outcome measures for patients with multiple ear complaints.

Introduction: There is an increased demand for well-validated PROMs in otology. This study will systematically assess the methodological quality of all published patient-reported outcome measures (PROMS) for patients with multiple ear complaints and to identify the best suitable PROM for use by clinicians treating patients with multiple ear complaints.

Methods: An extensive systematic mapping review of all otology questionnaires was performed to identify questionnaires measuring multiple ear complaints.

Management of the brachial plexus in head and neck cancer.

Purpose Of Review: The brachial plexus is an important anatomical structure that is regularly encountered by head and neck surgeons and radiation oncologists. Surgical or radiation-induced brachial plexus injury have great impact on arm function and quality of life. Anatomical variations and management of the brachial plexus in head and neck cancer treatment are discussed.

Questionnaires in otology: a systematic mapping review.

Background: Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are valuable tools in assessing the quality of health care from a patient perspective and are increasingly used by otologists. However, selecting the right questionnaire has proven to be a difficult and time-consuming task. To facilitate this process, we will provide a comprehensive overview of existing questionnaires.

The Otology Questionnaire Amsterdam: A generic patient-reported outcome measure about the severity and impact of ear complaints. Validation, reliability and responsiveness.

Objective: To examine the construct validity, reliability and responsiveness of the Otology Questionnaire Amsterdam (OQUA).

Design: Multicentre, longitudinal study in 2 separate cohorts of patients visiting an ENT surgeon via an online survey programme.

Setting: Tertiary ENT clinics.

A Critical Look Into Stapedotomy Learning Curve: Influence of Patient Characteristics and Different Criteria Defining Success.

Purpose: To evaluate stapedotomy learning curve with cumulative summation methodology using different success criteria (ie, air-bone gap [ABG] ≤10 dB, ABG ≤15 dB, restoration of interaural symmetry, or hearing threshold gain >20 dB), and to assess patient characteristics influencing or modifying the learning curve.

Methods: Retrospective chart review of primary and revision stapedotomy cases performed by surgeon 1 (S1, n = 78) and surgeon 2 (S2, n = 85).

Results: Using the classic criterion for a successful stapedotomy (ABG ≤10 dB), patients with preoperative ABG >34 dB were associated with unsuccessful procedures (S1 = .