scholarly journals Quality of Life in Patients with Nasal Obstruction after Septoplasty: A Single Institution Prospective Observational Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justyna Dąbrowska-Bień ◽  
Henryk Skarżyński ◽  
Sebastian Filip Górski ◽  
Piotr Henryk Skarżyński
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Single Institution ◽  
High Satisfaction ◽  
Symptom Evaluation ◽  
The Individual

Abstract Introduction Nasal obstruction is a common symptom in otorhinolaryngological practice. It can impact significantly on the quality of life of the individual. Objective The primary goal of the present study was to evaluate quality of life after septoplasty in adults with nasal obstruction. A secondary goal was to assess the effectiveness of septoplasty. Methods This was a single institution prospective observational study. Patients had experienced septal deviation and symptomatic nasal obstruction with no benefit from medical treatment. There were 51 patients who completed the Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE-POL) scale as well as theVisual Analogue Scale (VAS) before undergoing septoplasty, 3 months later, and finally 7 months after surgery. Patients evaluated changes in their nasal obstruction and changes in their quality of life using the Clinical Global Impression Scale (CGI-S). Results There was a significant improvement in nasal obstruction after septoplasty. Before septoplasty, the mean score on NOSE was 60.3 ± 20.4; 3 months after surgery, it was 32.9 ± 16.8; and 7 months after surgery it was 39.6 ± 33.2. The VAS results also proved a significant enhancement in nasal obstruction after septoplasty. Patients reported an improvement in nasal obstruction as well as a positive change in quality of life, confirming the effectiveness of septoplasty. Conclusions In patients with deformed septum, septoplasty contributes to high satisfaction of the patient and a compelling improvement in disease-specific quality of life. The NOSE-POL questionnaire is a useful tool for measuring the outcomes of this procedure.

scholarly journals Quality of life in patients with nasal obstruction after septoplasty: a single institution prospective observational study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justyna Dabrowska-Bien ◽  
Henryk Skarzynski ◽  
Sebastian Filip Gorski ◽  
Piotr Henryk Skarzynski
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Single Institution ◽  
High Satisfaction ◽  
Symptom Evaluation ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background Nasal obstruction is a common symptom in otorhinolaryngological practice. It can impact significantly on the individual’s quality of life. The primary goal of the study was to evaluate quality of life after septoplasty in adults with nasal obstruction. A secondary goal was to assess the effectiveness of septoplasty. Methods This was a single institution prospective observational study. Patients had experienced septal deviation and symptomatic nasal obstruction with no benefit from medical treatment. There were 51 patients who completed the Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE-POL) scale as well as a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) before undergoing septoplasty, 3 months later, and finally 7 months after surgery. Patients evaluated changes in their nasal obstruction and changes in their quality of life using the Clinical Global Impression Scale (CGI-S). Results There was significant improvement in nasal obstruction after septoplasty. Before septoplasty the mean score on NOSE was 60.3 ± 20.4; 3 months after surgery it was 32.9 ± 16.8; and 7 months after surgery it was 39.6 ± 33.2. VAS results also proved a significant enhancement in nasal obstruction after septoplasty. Patients reported an improvement in nasal obstruction as well as a positive change in quality of life, confirming the effectiveness of septoplasty. Conclusions In patients with deformed septum, septoplasty contributes to high satisfaction of the patient and a compelling improvement in disease-specific quality of life. The NOSE-POL questionnaire is a useful tool for measuring the outcomes of this procedure.

scholarly journals Epidemiology of injuries, treatment (costs) and outcome in burn patients admitted to a hospital with or without dedicated burn centre (Burn-Pro): protocol for a multicentre prospective observational study

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. e023709 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esther MM Van Lieshout ◽  
Daan T Van Yperen ◽  
Margriet E Van Baar ◽  
Suzanne Polinder ◽  
Doeke Boersma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Burn Injury ◽  
Treatment Costs ◽  
Burn Patients ◽  
Severe Burns ◽  
Referral Criteria ◽  
Age Limit

IntroductionThe Emergency Management of Severe Burns (EMSB) referral criteria have been implemented for optimal triaging of burn patients. Admission to a burn centre is indicated for patients with severe burns or with specific characteristics like older age or comorbidities. Patients not meeting these criteria can also be treated in a hospital without burn centre. Limited information is available about the organisation of care and referral of these patients. The aims of this study are to determine the burn injury characteristics, treatment (costs), quality of life and scar quality of burn patients admitted to a hospital without dedicated burn centre. These data will subsequently be compared with data from patients with<10% total bodysurface area (TBSA) burned who are admitted (or secondarily referred) to a burn centre. If admissions were in agreement with the EMSB, referral criteria will also be determined.Methods and analysisIn this multicentre, prospective, observational study (cohort study), the following two groups of patients will be followed: 1) all patients (no age limit) admitted with burn-related injuries to a hospital without a dedicated burn centre in the Southwest Netherlands or Brabant Trauma Region and 2) all patients (no age limit) with<10% TBSA burned who are primarily admitted (or secondarily referred) to the burn centre of Maasstad Hospital. Data on the burn injury characteristics (primary outcome), EMSB compliance, treatment, treatment costs and outcome will be collected from the patients’ medical files. At 3 weeks and at 3, 6 and 12 months after trauma, patients will be asked to complete the quality of life questionnaire (EuroQoL-5D), and the patient-reported part of the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS). At those time visits, the coordinating investigator or research assistant will complete the observer-reported part of the POSAS.Ethics and disseminationThis study has been exempted by the medical research ethics committee Erasmus MC (Rotterdam, The Netherlands). Each participant will provide written consent to participate and remain encoded during the study. The results of the study are planned to be published in an international, peer-reviewed journal.Trial registration numberNTR6565.

scholarly journals Overhydration Negatively Affects Quality of Life in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: Evidence from a Prospective Observational Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 686-695 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hye Eun Yoon ◽  
Young Joo Kwon ◽  
Ho Cheol Song ◽  
Jin Kuk Kim ◽  
Young Rim Song ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Dialysis Patients

scholarly journals Assessment of Septoplasty Outcome using Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation Scale

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-146
Author(s):  
Kundan Kumar Shrestha ◽  
R.R. Joshi ◽  
A.S. Rijal ◽  
A. Dhungana ◽  
S. Maharjan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Septal Deviation ◽  
Definitive Treatment ◽  
Nose Scale ◽  
Outcome Instrument ◽  
Symptom Evaluation ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Nasal Septoplasty

 Nasal obstruction, the most common presenting symptom in nasal and sinus disease, is defined as patient discomfort manifested as a sensation of insufficient airflow through the nose. Nasal septal deviation is the most common anatomical cause of nasal obstruction. Surgical correction of a deviated septum, nasal septoplasty, is the definitive treatment for septal deviation. Many studies have discussed about outcomes of septoplasty. However, there is limited published literature on nasal septoplasty and its outcome in Nepal. The aim of this study is to evaluate the outcome of septoplasty using Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) scale, a validated outcome instrument assessing quality of life (QoL) related to nasal obstruction. A total of 52 patients aged 18 years and above, with nasal obstruction at least for 3 months, undergoing septoplasty alone were included in the study. Baseline NOSE score was calculated a week before surgery. The patients were followed up after 3 months to record postoperative NOSE score. On statistical analysis, the mean NOSE scores before and 3 months after septoplasty were 45.58±21.38 and 8.46±8.37 respectively. The mean difference was 37.11± 21.22 and p value on paired t test was less than 0.001(highly significant). The mean differences of each component of the NOSE scale questionnaire were also found to be highly significant statistically with p values less than 0.001. Gender and age did not seem to affect the outcomes. In conclusion, NOSE scale is a valid, reliable and responsive instrument that is brief and easy to complete and has potential use for outcome studies in adults with nasal obstruction. This instrument showed that septoplasty, if done in properly selected patients, results in significant improvement in nasal obstruction and disease specific quality of life with high patient satisfaction.

scholarly journals Quality of life and psychological distress during cancer: a prospective observational study involving young breast cancer female patients

BMC Cancer ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Muzzatti ◽  
Francesca Bomben ◽  
Cristiana Flaiban ◽  
Marika Piccinin ◽  
Maria Antonietta Annunziata
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Young Breast Cancer

Nasal Obstruction and Quality of Life Assessment After Septoplasty With Turbinoplasty: Correlation Between Subjective Scales

2020 ◽  
pp. 194589242097895
Author(s):  
Gloria Corredor-Rojas ◽  
María A. García-Chabur ◽  
Juliana Castellanos ◽  
Sergio Moreno ◽  
Martin Pinzón ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Santa Fe ◽  
Quality Of Life Assessment ◽  
Symptom Evaluation ◽  
Glasgow Benefit Inventory ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Impact

Background Assessment of nasal obstruction is imprecise due to a low correlation between findings on the physical examination and objective measures with the severity of symptoms reported by the patient even after septoplasty with turbinoplasty is performed. The aim of this study is to evaluate the use of subjective scales, and the correlation between them for the evaluation of nasal obstruction after surgery. Objective To assess the impact of undergoing septoplasty with turbinoplasty to relieve nasal obstructive symptoms and the quality of life in a mid-term period by using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE), and Glasgow Benefit Inventory (GBI). Methods A retrospective study was conducted of patients who underwent a septoplasty with turbinoplasty due to nasal septodeviation and secondary nasal obstructive symptoms at the Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá. Three scales were used to measure the outcomes one year after surgery: VAS (0–10), NOSE (0–100), and GBI (−100 to 100). Results Data from 56 patients (21 females, mean age 37.5 years of age, SD 12.13) was collected. The results showed that 75% of the patients had a post-surgical NOSE score below 50 and a VAS score below 6. Regarding the GBI scale, 75% of the patients improved in their quality of life. An inverse proportional correlation was found between the NOSE and GBI scales (rho = −0.3682) (95% CI −0.579 to –0.111), and there was a directly proportional correlation between the NOSE and VAS scales (rho = 0.7440) (95% CI 0.595 to 0.844). Conclusion Subjective measures suggest there was an improvement in nasal obstructive symptoms and quality of life after surgery. Non-anatomical causes such as rhinitis can be confounding factors to consider in subsequent studies. VAS stands out as a possible interchangeable scale with NOSE to measure nasal obstruction in these patients.

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