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Questionnaires in otology: a systematic mapping review.

Koen Viergever¹, Jeroen T Kraak¹, Els M Bruinewoud¹

¹Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Ear & Hearing, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, De Boelelaan, 1117, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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Summary

This study provides a comprehensive overview of 155 validated otology questionnaires for adults, aiding otologists in selecting patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for conditions like hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo.

Keywords:

Ear diseases Otolaryngology Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs)Questionnaires

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Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Health Outcomes Research
Medical Informatics

Background:

Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are crucial for evaluating healthcare quality from a patient's viewpoint.
Otologists increasingly use PROMs, but selecting appropriate questionnaires is challenging and time-consuming.
This study aims to simplify PROM selection by offering a comprehensive overview of existing otology questionnaires.

Purpose of the Study:

To create a comprehensive overview of all validated, closed-ended otology questionnaires designed for adult populations.
To present the basic characteristics of these otology questionnaires.
To facilitate the selection process for otologists and researchers.

Main Methods:

A systematic literature search was performed on EMBASE and PubMed databases.
13,345 unique records were screened, identifying questionnaires for otologic complaints (tinnitus, hearing loss, vertigo, etc.).
Questionnaires were evaluated for eligibility based on adult population, closed-ended questions, English language, and availability of development/validation papers.

Main Results:

A total of 155 unique questionnaires were selected for review.
The questionnaires were categorized by symptom: 33 for tinnitus, 23 for vertigo, and 84 for hearing loss.
Fifteen questionnaires addressed multiple otologic complaints, highlighting a gap in comprehensive symptom coverage.

Conclusions:

Numerous otology questionnaires exist, primarily focusing on hearing loss, vertigo, or tinnitus.
Few questionnaires address the multiple symptoms associated with various ear diseases.
This overview is the most comprehensive to date and will serve as a valuable resource for professionals and a protocol for future selection processes in related fields.