Diagnostic methods and written advice for acute otitis media in primary health care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Otomicroscopy and pneumatic methods are superior to otoscopy alone in diagnosing acute otitis media (AOM). There is a lack of knowledge regarding the use of different diagnostic methods for AOM in primary health care in Sweden and Norway.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included a questionnaire completed by general practitioners (GPs) and specialist trainees (STs/residents/registrars) working in primary care in Sweden and Norway. Multivariable binary logistic regressions were performed to evaluate the use of diagnostic methods and written advice adjusted for educational level, sex and country.

Results

Otoscopy was the most frequently used method. Sweden had greater access to the more accurate diagnostic methods. In Norway, the following methods were used

SUBMITTER: Frey Esgard V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11552276 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature