Socioeconomic factors impact quality of life outcomes and olfactory measures in chronic rhinosinusitis.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Healthcare disparities related to socioeconomic factors may adversely impact disease states and treatment outcomes. Among patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), the impact of socioeconomic factors on outcomes following endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) remains uncertain. METHODS:Adult patients with refractory CRS were prospectively enrolled into an observational, multi-institutional cohort study between March 2011 and June 2015. Socioeconomic factors analyzed included household income, insurance status, years of education completed, race, age, and ethnicity. Income was stratified according to the Thompson and Hickey model. The 22-item Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) and Brief Smell Identification Test (BSIT) were completed preoperatively and postoperatively. RESULTS:A total

SUBMITTER: Beswick DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6397069 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature