Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry (Nov 2022)

Impact Of Multidisciplinary Team Approach To The Management Of Otalgia Patients

  • Salman Baig,
  • Muaaz Karim,
  • Abdul Ahad Sohail,
  • Ali Zohaib Kaka,
  • Ahsan Panhwar,
  • Mina Afzal Lakha,
  • Zawwar Reza,
  • Mujeeb-U-Rehman -,
  • Maha Hassan,
  • Noor-e- Zahra -,
  • Eiman Rahat,
  • Shahwar Kazmi,
  • Hasham Masood,
  • Syed Ali Shayan,
  • Maria Owais Saleem Khan,
  • Rabia Bhadelia,
  • Jawahar Khan Durrani

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 7, no. 1

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Background: Otalgia, one of the most common complain reported in OPD of otorhinolaryngologist, is agonizing and affects all age groups. The objective of the study was to highlight the use of Multidisciplinary team approach to the management of otalgia patients for speedy recovery. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted on patients having ear pain. These patients presented to the out-patient department (OPD) of otolaryngology of a tertiary care hospital. Data was collected through questionnaire prepared in advance. Informed oral consent was taken from participants before administration of the questionnaire. Results: A total of 216 patients were included in the study. Out of these only 33(15.2%) were less than 18 years of age. Majority [139(64.35%)] of subjects belonged to a low socioeconomic class. Out of these patients 119(55.1%) had ear infections who has to be seen by otolaryngologists. 63(29.2%) of patients had temporomandibular joint pain, referred to the Maxillofacial Surgeons and 34(15.7%) of patients suffering from neck pain, referred to Orthopaedic Surgeon. Conclusion: Multidisciplinary team approach was found effective in treating otalgia patients visiting the otorhinolaryngology clinics for the symptom, should be closely examined and referred to concerned departments if required for complete recovery.

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