Abstractobjectives Hearing impairment is a significant burden in the developing world. However, no suitable quality of life (QoL) measures exist for use in Nepal. We aimed to amend and translate the Glasgow Health Status Inventory (GHSI), assessing QoL at any given time, and the Glasgow Benefit Inventory (GBI), assessing change in QoL following intervention, into Nepali and to assess the impact of ear disease and effect of surgery on QoL.methods The GHSI and GBI were translated into Nepali and independently verified. The GHSI was administered by interview to patients before surgery, and the GBI was administered 6 months after surgery. The Mann-Whitney U-test was used for hypothesis testing.
the diagnosis and treatment of ear disease as well as the longer term aim to identify and train a Malawian otologist. The project has also raised awareness of deafness in Malawi and has highlighted the significant public health issues relating to the aetiology of ear disease and deafness in 3 rd world countries.As well as addressing the practical and ethical issues relating to the project the presentation will outline future plans in developing both implant and otological surgery in Malawi and southern Africa.
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