Patient education in sudden sensorineural hearing loss: Knowledge, attitude/belief, and practice findings among otolaryngologists and otologists in China. Issue 1 (January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lai, Dan; Zhong, Juan; Lu, Tao; Pu, Jun-mei
• Is Part Of: Patient education and counseling. Volume 102:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 93
• Page End: 98
• Publication Date: 2019-01
• Subjects: Patient education -- Sudden sensorineural hearing loss -- Questionnaire; Patient education -- Periodicals; Health counseling -- Periodicals; Health education -- Periodicals; Counseling -- Periodicals; Patient Education -- Periodicals; Éducation des patients -- Périodiques; Counseling -- Périodiques; Éducation sanitaire -- Périodiques; 615.5071
• DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2018.08.022
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0738-3991

Abstract

Highlights: A survey about patient education among physicians who manage SSNHL was conducted. The most majority of respondents felt SSNHL patient education was necessary. The educational content used in China is based mainly on US guidelines. A culturally tailored education from traditional Chinese medicine was imparted. Some practitioners are exploring internet platforms for patient education. Abstract: Objective: To examine patient education knowledge, attitude/belief, and practices (KABP) among specialists who manage sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). Methods: A cross-sectional study design was employed wherein semi-structured interviews were conducted at a 2017 otorhinolaryngology meeting. In this survey, we asked the respondents about their perspectives regarding the imparting of SSNHL patient education. Results: The sample consisted of 84 physicians from 23 cities in Sichuan province. Three quarters of the respondents felt SSNHL patient education was necessary. Notably, 67.9% of the respondents believed that patient education could improve treatment. Half of the respondents provided culturally tailored education (based on US guidelines) inclusive of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) notions of lifestyle adjustments. Internet platforms were an emerging preference for education delivery mode. Only 47.4% of participants reported being satisfied with their current patient education offerings, and these activities were regarded as needing improvement. Conclusion: This study captured the perspectives of otorhinolaryngologists and otologists in China regarding the imparting of SSNHL patient education. The results of this survey should support Chinese physician's implementation of SSNHL patient education. Practice implications: Findings obtained with the present survey may be employed to support the importance of SSNHL patient education in China.