Journal article
Development of a New Patient-reported Outcome Measure for Ear Conditions
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Patient-reported outcome measures are widely used to improve health services and patient outcomes. The aim of our study was to describe the development of 2 ear-specific scales designed to measure outcomes important to children and young adults with ear conditions, such as microtia and prominent ears.
METHODS: We used an interpretive description qualitative approach. Semi-structured qualitative and cognitive interviews were …
Authors
Klassen AF; Longmire NM; Bulstrode NW; Fisher DM; Kasrai L; O’Hara J; Panchapakesan V; Pusic AL; Stewart K; Tsangaris E
Journal
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, Vol. 6, No. 8,
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
8 2018
DOI
10.1097/gox.0000000000001842
ISSN
2169-7574