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

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

Lin Chung Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2016 Jan;30(2):126-9

Authors: Liu R, Zhao L, Chen Z, Zhang D, Hao Q, Li J, Zhao H, Yang S

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.

PMID: 27192908 [PubMed - in process]

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