Auditory and Psychological Impacts of Tympanoplasty in Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media Patients: A Mixed-Methods Study.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) significantly impacts auditory functions and overall quality of life. Although tympanoplasty is recognized for its auditory benefits, its broader psychological impacts in CSOM patients remain underexplored. Method: In this sequential explanatory mixed-methods study, 100 adult CSOM patients undergoing tympanoplasty were evaluated from January 2022 to December 2023. The study integrated quantitative assessments (Pure-Tone Audiometry, Speech Audiometry, COMOT-15, HADS) and qualitative data from semi-structured interviews. Results: Post-tympanoplasty, patients exhibited a notable improvement in auditory functions, with an average decrease in Pure-Tone Audiometry (PTA) thresholds by 30 dB and a 28% increase in speech recognition scores. Psyc

SUBMITTER: Kumar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11457531 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature