[Analysis on the clinical outcomes of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss using the EuroQol 5-Dimension 3-Level questionnaire].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To investigate the applicability of EuroQol 5-Dimension 3-Level questionnaire (Chinese Version 1.0) (EQ-5D-3L) in the assessment of life quality of patients with idopathic sudden hearing loss.

METHOD:

In this retrospect study, the EQ-5D-3L was assigned to 60 patients with idopathic sudden hearing loss before and after drug therapy. Audiometry examinations were undertaken and concomitant symptoms were recorded. A Wilcoxon rank sum test was applicated to the comparisons of results of EQ-5D-3L before and after the treatment, a t-test for results of EQ-VAS and a Kappa measurement for the consistency of certain dimension correlated with the symptoms.

RESULT:

Sixty patients completed the five questions and visual analog scale of the EQ-5D. A statistically significant changes of pain/discomfort, anxiety/depression before and after the treatment were observed (P < 0.05). The domains of mobility, self-care and usual activities did not show statistically significant different (P > 0.05). The dimension of pain/discomfort was in agreement with the concomitant symptoms. And the result of EQ-VAS was in agreement with the therapeutic outcome.

CONCLUSION:

It is suitable for the EQ-5D to be a general health measure with sensitivity to clinical change in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss, which monitors the patients' outcomes.

• Authors: Riyuan Liu, Lidong Zhao, Zhiting Chen, Di Zhang, Qingqing Hao, Jianan Li, Hui Zhao, Shiming Yang
• Journal: Lin chuang er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Journal of clinical otorhinolaryngology, head, and neck surgery (Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi) Vol. 30 Issue 2 Pg. 126-9 (Jan 2016) ISSN: 2096-7993 [Print] China
• PMID: 27192908 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Depression
• Hearing Loss, Sensorineural (diagnosis)
• Humans
• Quality of Life
• Self Care
• Surveys and Questionnaires
• Treatment Outcome
• Visual Analog Scale