Open AccessClinical Practice Guideline
Author(s) -
Rosenfeld Richard M.,
Shin Jennifer J.,
Schwartz Seth R.,
Coggins Robyn,
Gag Lisa,
Hackell Jesse M.,
Hoelting David,
Hunter Lisa L.,
Kummer Ann W.,
Payne Spencer C.,
Poe Dennis S.,
Veling Maria,
Vila Peter M.,
Walsh Sandra A.,
Corrigan Maureen D.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
otolaryngology–head and neck surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.232
H-Index - 121
eISSN - 1097-6817
pISSN - 0194-5998
DOI - 10.1177/0194599815624407
Subject(s) - guideline , medicine , otorhinolaryngology , otitis , clinical practice , natural history , effusion , systematic review , intensive care medicine , clinical trial , family medicine , medline , surgery , pathology , political science , law
The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation has published a supplement to this issue of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery featuring the updated “Clinical Practice Guideline: Otitis Media with Effusion.” To assist in implementing the guideline recommendations, this article summarizes the rationale, purpose, and key action statements. The 18 recommendations developed emphasize diagnostic accuracy, identification of children who are most susceptible to developmental sequelae from otitis media with effusion, and education of clinicians and patients regarding the favorable natural history of most otitis media with effusion and the lack of efficacy for medical therapy (eg, steroids, antihistamines, decongestants). An updated guideline is needed due to new clinical trials, new systematic reviews, and the lack of consumer participation in the initial guideline development group.