Effect of Educational Intervention on Psychological Well-Being in CRS: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT: Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS) affects nearly 10% of the global population, leading to substantial economic and quality-of-life burdens. While patient education has improved outcomes in other chronic conditions, its impact on CRS remains understudied. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured patient education program on the psychological well-being and symptom severity of individuals diagnosed with CRS. This was a prospective, randomized controlled trial conducted in a tertiary care centre from January 2021 to December 2022. We enrolled 200 adult patients diagnosed with CRS based on the European Position Paper on Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps guidelines. Participants were randomized into two groups: the control group, receiving conventional CRS medical management, and t

SUBMITTER: Kumar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10982212 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature