The impact of recurrent acute otitis media on the quality of life of children and their caregivers

Abstract

Recurrent AOM has a considerable negative impact on the quality of life of children and causes concern to their caregivers. These effects are proportional to the severity of the condition. Professionals involved in the care of children with OM should be aware that OM not only affects physical functioning but also general well-being of the child and its family. These outcomes should therefore be included in the evaluation of the child with otitis media both in the clinical and research setting.

Otitis media across nine countries: Disease burden and management

“…[ ( ) T D $ F I G ] Furthermore, many of the results obtained in this survey parallel those in the published scientific literature [1,9,12].…”

Quality of life outcomes after ventilating tube insertion for otitis media in an Australian population

“…There are a multitude of surveys that assessed effect of grommets on quality of life but are difficult to compare the various quality of life instruments used by different researchers. Studies have shown there may be different findings in different populations [8,9].…”

Challenges in reducing the burden of otitis media disease: An ENT perspective on improving management and prospects for prevention

“…There is also increasing evidence that OM has a substantial negative impact on the quality of life of patients and their families [12,23,24]. Due to the recent validation of health-related quality of life instruments for use in young children with OM [23], more data on the impact of this common infection on family life and wellbeing should become available.…”

“…Due to the recent validation of health-related quality of life instruments for use in young children with OM [23], more data on the impact of this common infection on family life and wellbeing should become available.…”