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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Rhinosinusitis Research
  • Patient Adherence Studies

Background:

  • Postoperative care following endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) often includes nasal spray regimens.
  • Patient adherence to these regimens is crucial for optimal surgical outcomes.
  • Factors influencing adherence after ESS require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate patient adherence to nasal spray protocols after ESS.
  • To identify predictors of adherence to postoperative nasal spray use.
  • To inform strategies for improving patient compliance and surgical success.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized, blinded, controlled trial involving 60 chronic rhinosinusitis patients undergoing ESS.
  • Prospective longitudinal survey with structured telephone interviews over 12 months.
  • Validated questionnaire assessed adherence and barriers; logistic regression analyzed predictors including SNOT scores and time post-ESS.

Main Results:

  • Overall nonadherence rate was 57.4%.
  • Preoperative Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT) scores, time elapsed since ESS, and presence of adherence risk factors significantly predicted adherence.
  • Logistic regression models correctly classified 70.4% of patients; age, gender, and spray regimen were not significant predictors.

Conclusions:

  • A majority of patients exhibit nonadherence to prescribed nasal sprays post-ESS, regardless of the specific regimen.
  • Identifying high-risk patients through preoperative SNOT scores, time post-ESS, and adherence risk factors is key.
  • Targeted interventions for high-risk individuals can potentially enhance adherence and improve ESS outcomes.