A new model for collection of clinical outcomes data in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis

Abstract

Quality of life data can be effectively collected from CRS patients in both the private and academic practice setting. The addition of an online data collection tool can significantly increase response rates, and allow a comprehensive capture of meaningful clinical outcomes. Such a model is not difficult to implement and has increasing relevance as payers begin to request outcome data from providers.

Minimal clinically important difference for the 22‐item Sinonasal Outcome Test in medically managed patients with chronic rhinosinusitis

“…The validated SNOT‐22 questionnaire is a commonly used tool to quantify CRS symptom burden in both the clinical and research settings . As a patient‐reported outcome measure, understanding the clinical relevance of changes in the SNOT‐22 score requires knowledge of the MCID.…”

Impact of Age on Sinus Surgery Outcomes

“…As treatment decisions in the CRS population are largely symptom driven, accurate measurement of patient‐reported outcomes through the use of both disease‐specific and GHRQOL instruments remains critical in the assessment of medical and surgical interventions . Today more than in years past, patients are expecting a high QOL into their later years .…”

“…Patients were asked to complete the 22‐item Sinonasal Outcomes Test (SNOT‐22) and the EuroQol 5‐Dimension Health Assessment (EQ‐5D) questionnaires on the day of surgery (baseline) and at 12 and 24 months postoperatively. Data collection was performed by electronic survey, mail, or phone in a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act compliant manner as discussed previously . Institutional review board approval was obtained from the Human Studies Committee of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (protocol 201247‐15).…”

The impact of surgical trainee participation on sinus surgery outcomes

“…Data collection was performed by mail, phone, or electronic survey in a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act–compliant manner. An online survey firm (DataStar, Waltham, MA) was employed to create and administer an Internet‐based system for patients to securely enter their responses to QOL questionnaires …”