Predictive factors of acute sensorineural hearing loss in adult Japanese patients for clinical application by primary care doctors: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Several methods are used for hearing loss screening; however, their benefits are uncertain. In this study, we aimed to determine the predictive factors of acute sensorineural hearing loss for clinical application by primary care doctors.

Methods

This retrospective, cross-sectional study included 365 patients with acute sensorineural hearing loss without prior therapy. The patients' clinical data, demographic information, and medical histories were obtained, and they were asked about comorbidities. In addition, we assessed lifestyle factors such as stress level, alcohol consumption, marital status, and socioeconomic level. Logistic regression analysis was performed to investigate the diagnostic predictive ability of the selected factors associated with acute sensor

SUBMITTER: Miwa T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9429655 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature