Patient knowledge and perception of computed tomography scan in the management of chronic rhinosinusitis symptoms.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives/hypothesis

The objective of this study was to report patients' knowledge and comfort level with computed tomography (CT) imaging for sinus disease and evaluate patient willingness to undergo empiric medical therapy (EMT) versus CT-directed therapy (CTDT).

Study design

Prospective survey study.

Methods

A 22-item survey was administered to patients with nasal/sinus symptoms in a tertiary care rhinology clinic. Questions elicited patient demographics, imaging history, and knowledge/comfort regarding imaging-related radiation exposure. Patients were presented with the theoretical choice of EMT versus CTDT, given the expected positive predictive value, in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) management.

Results

Two hundred patients (52% female, age range 18-83 ye

SUBMITTER: Daramola OO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4376556 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature