Objectives: Tonsillectomy is the most common operation performed by otolaryngologists in the UK, despite this we have a poor understanding of the post-operative recovery. We aimed to investigate post-operative bleeding and pain following paediatric tonsillectomy using a patient diary.
Design: Prospective observational cohort study.
Background Opportunities for new otolaryngology trainees to develop their skills as they embark on specialty training can be limited. Our facility hosted a national simulation-based boot camp for new otolaryngology trainees in the UK. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the boot camp in improving trainee confidence as they transitioned from core surgical training (CST) to higher specialty training (HST) in otolaryngology.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Evidence for the management of acute otitis externa (AOE) is limited, with unclear diagnostic criteria and variably reported outcome measures that may not reflect key stakeholder priorities. We aimed to develop 1) a definition, 2) diagnostic criteria and 3) a core outcome set (COS) for AOE.
Study Design: COS development according to Core Outcome Measures in Effectiveness Trials (COMET) methodology and parallel consensus selection of diagnostic criteria/definition.
Objective: This project aims to assess the role of a standardised process of data collection to improve morbidity and mortality data across the region.
Design: Six hospitals within the North West (UK) were recruited and adopted the ENT Quality Improvement Program (QIP) into their daily practice. Monthly anonymous data were sent back to the reviewer for trend analysis.