Management strategies for chronic rhinosinusitis: a qualitative study of GP and ENT specialist views of current practice in the UK.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore general practitioner (GP) and ears, nose and throat (ENT) specialist perspectives of current treatment strategies for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and care pathways through primary and secondary care.

Design

Semi-structured qualitative telephone interviews as part of the MACRO programme (Defining best Management for Adults with Chronic Rhinosinusitis) SETTING: Primary care and secondary care ENT outpatient clinics in the UK.

Participants

Twelve GPs and 9 ENT specialists consented to in-depth telephone interviews. Transcribed recordings were managed using NVivo software and analysed using inductive thematic analysis.

Main outcome measures

Healthcare professional views of management options and care pathways for CRS.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Vennik J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6303610 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature