Open AccessPlain Language Summary
Author(s) -
O’Connor Sarah S.,
Coggins Robyn,
Gag Lisa,
Rosenfeld Richard M.,
Shin Jennifer J.,
Walsh Sandra A.
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 - 10.1177/0194599815624409
Subject(s) - guideline , otitis , effusion , medicine , clinical practice , family medicine , intensive care medicine , pediatrics , medical physics , pathology , surgery
Objective This plain language summary serves as an overview in explaining otitis media with effusion (pronounced Oh‐TIE‐tis ME‐dee‐uh with Ef‐YOO‐zhun), abbreviated “OME” and often called “ear fluid.” The summary applies to children aged 2 months through 12 years with OME and is based on the 2015 “Clinical Practice Guideline: Otitis Media with Effusion (Update).” The evidence‐based guideline includes research to support more effective diagnosis and treatment of OME in children. The guideline was developed as a quality improvement opportunity for managing OME by creating clear recommendations to use in medical practice.