Prevalence of otitis media with effusion among school age children in rural parts of Konya province, Turkey

Varsak, Yasin Kürşad; Gül, Zuhal; Akif, Eryılmaz Mehmet; Arbağ, Hamdi

doi:10.5606/kbbihtisas.2015.01979

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“…In this study, 93.3% of children thought the app was easy to use and 73.3% thought they could use it without an adult's help, across the age range of 2-8 years old, for which the app was designed. This range reflects the ages with maximum prevalence of OME 7 and confirms that the app is accessible for the most affected patient group. Children in this age group's proficiency with using mobile apps may reflect the increasing integration of mobile and tablet-based technologies in schools.…”

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confidence: 66%

“…34 The modal age of participants was 4 years old, which reflects the age of highest prevalence of OME. 7 The inclusion of children with both glue ear (41.7% (n = 25)) and normal hearing (58.3% (n = 35)) diagnoses in the study group reflected the fluctuating nature of hearing loss in glue ear, and enabled assessment of the app’s usability during times of both impaired and normal hearing, both of which are seen in the watchful waiting period.…”

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confidence: 99%

“… 6 In addition, the ages with highest prevalence of OME coincide with a critical window for speech and language development. 7 As a result, auditory processing and learning can be adversely affected, and are often associated with social and behavioural difficulties which can persist into teenage years. 8 – 11 The diagnosis of OME is frequently overlooked due to its non-specific presentation, resulting in many children being prematurely labelled with behavioural or educational issues.…”

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An evaluation of the Hear Glue Ear mobile application for children aged 2–8 years old with otitis media with effusion

Fordington

Brown

2020

DIGITAL HEALTH

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Objectives To evaluate the acceptability and usability of the Hear Glue Ear mobile application to guide families and support speech and language development in children with otitis media with effusion (OME). To assess the validity of the app’s game-based hearing test to estimate changes in hearing levels between audiology appointments. Method This evaluation examined 60 children aged 2–8 with and without OME, attending Cambridge Community Audiology clinics. Children’s performance in the app’s hearing test was compared to their pure tone average (PTA) obtained in clinic. Children and caregivers completed questionnaires after their first interaction with the app, and after one week of using it at home. 18 clinicians completed anonymous questionnaires after trialling the app. Results Results from the app’s hearing test show a significant correlation with clinic PTA values ([Formula: see text]). 73.1% of caregivers supported their child using the app regularly and 85% thought it enabled them to give more accurate reports to clinicians. After one week, 87.0% of families downloaded and used the app at home, and 85.7% of these felt it provided strategies to help their child. 100% of children liked the app and 93.3% found it easy to use. 77.8% of clinicians supported patients using the app regularly. Conclusions Hear Glue Ear is acceptable to children, caregivers and clinicians as part of OME management. The app’s hearing test provides a valid estimate of fluctuating hearing levels. Hear Glue Ear is a free, accessible and family-centred intervention to provide trusted information and support development, as NICE guidance recommends.

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An evaluation of the Hear Glue Ear mobile application for children aged 2–8 years old with otitis media with effusion

Fordington

Brown

2020

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“…In the general pediatric population, there is no epidemiological data on the overall incidence of CRS with or without NP, which remains an infrequent disease. 21 The incidence of NP in CF varies across studies from 10% to 48% [7][8][9]23,27 .…”

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Evolution of sinonasal clinical features in children with cystic fibrosis

Suy

Coudert

Vrielynck³

et al. 2019

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology

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“…An accurate diagnosis of AOM is significant to remove symptoms of the infection and prevent possible complications, while the detection of a misdiagnosis is important to avoid the unnecessary use of antibiotics. 13 14 All of the patients referred to us with suspicion of AOM were evaluated and diagnosed on the same day. Only one of the patients had middle ear exudate and others had only hyperemia.…”

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Otologic Findings Based on no Complaints in a Pediatric Examination

Demir

Topal²,

Atsal

et al. 2018

Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol

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Introduction the otological evaluation is highly significant in those branches of medicine in which the general evaluation of the patient is conducted by general practitioners and pediatricians. Objectives To investigate the otologic findings and their incidences in the sample, which consisted of patients who presented to the pediatric outpatient clinic with nonotologic complaints. Methods Patients, aged between 2 and 16 years, who had neither otorhinolaryngological complaints nor history of surgery by the otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat, ENT) department were included in the present study. The findings detected in the external auditory system and in the tympanic membranes as well as the otorhinolaryngologists' otologic examination findings of the referred patients were recorded from the files of each patient along with the applied medical and surgical treatments, and diagnostic investigations. Results Of a total of 973 patients evaluated, 129 (13.2%) were referred to the ENT outpatient clinic due to any otologic pathology. In the otorhinolaryngological examinations, false positivity was detected in 12 (1.2%) patients, and pathological findings were detected in 117 (12%) patients who received the following diagnoses: 68 (6.9%) had otitis media with effusion(OME); 37 (3.8%) had cerumen impactions; 8 (0.8%) had acute otitis media (AOM); 2 (0.2%) had ticks in the external auditory canal; 2 (0.2%) had a retraction pocket in tympanic membrane; 1 (0.1%) had unilateral central dry perforation of the tympanic membrane; and 1(0.1%) had congenital cholesteatoma. Conclusion Any complications and sequelae that may develop due to any pathologies and predominantly infections can be prevented by an early diagnosis, which can be made by means of a simple examination, performed merely with an otoscope. Pediatricians and general practitioners should be in close contact with otorhinolaryngologists regarding the pathologies they identify.

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Prevalence of otitis media with effusion among school age children in rural parts of Konya province, Turkey

Abstract: Compared to the literature, overall prevalence of SOM in our study was lower. Development of preventive and therapeutic strategies in the first step health care service may have a considerable effect on this low rate.

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An evaluation of the Hear Glue Ear mobile application for children aged 2–8 years old with otitis media with effusion

An evaluation of the Hear Glue Ear mobile application for children aged 2–8 years old with otitis media with effusion

Evolution of sinonasal clinical features in children with cystic fibrosis

Otologic Findings Based on no Complaints in a Pediatric Examination

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