Otolaryngologists adhere to evidence-based guidelines for chronic rhinosinusitis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To assess awareness of, opinion about and adherence to evidence-based guidelines on chronic rhinosinusitis among Dutch Otolaryngologists.

Methods

We assessed implementation of two guidelines, one Dutch and one European, that are both intended for diagnosis and treatment of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. We invited 485 Otolaryngologists to fill out a questionnaire and report on their opinion on and adherence to the guidelines. The adherence was further tested by 4 clinical case scenarios, derived from guideline recommendations.

Results

166 (34%) completed the questionnaire. 99% of the respondents was aware of one or both guidelines. Most respondents (90%) consider the guidelines as directing or supportive for their clinical practice based on the clinical

SUBMITTER: Kaper NM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6426812 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature