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ObjectivesTo explore the experience of CRS and its management from the perspective of patients with CRS. To our knowledge, this is the first qualitative study exploring sinus disease.DesignSemi-structured qualitative interviews.SettingENT outpatient clinic.ParticipantsTwenty-one adult patients with CRS: 11 male, 10 female. Patients suffered from a range of types of CRS (including polyps and fungal disease) and differing durations of symptoms (1.5-47years). Participants were purposively selected. Thematic analysis was used.Outcome measuresPatient experience of CRS and its management.ResultsPatients had concerns regarding management of their symptoms by both healthcare professionals and themselves, including delays to referral and repeated medications. They reported reduced quality of life and high financial and psychosocial costs associated with living with CRS.ConclusionsDespite guidelines for CRS treatment, outcomes remain variable leading to dissatisfaction with treatment. Adherence to existing guidelines may result in fewer repeated consultations in primary care and earlier referrals to secondary care.
Author(s): Erskine SE, Verkerk MM, Notley C, Williamson IG, Philpott CM
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Clinical Otolaryngology
Year: 2016
Volume: 41
Issue: 1
Pages: 8-14
Print publication date: 01/02/2016
Online publication date: 14/05/2015
Acceptance date: 10/05/2015
ISSN (print): 1749-4478
ISSN (electronic): 1749-4486
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/coa.12462
DOI: 10.1111/coa.12462
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