ISSN: 2476-2490
Authors: Chandarsekaran P*, Rexton V, Ranjith R, Varshini P, Prabhavathi B, and Ramyasri Cherukuri
Purpose: Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD) is a common condition seen in children is a common compliant in otolaryngology and audiology practices. The assessment measures of ETD include immittance and Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Tests which provide objective view but not the severity of the possible symptoms with the child. This paper focuses on developing a tool for children as well as the addition of parental perspectives of the child based on Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Questionnaire 7 (ETDQ-7) Methods: 30 children (16 males and 14 females) with inclusion criteria were taken and was administered the Questionnaire as well as the original ETDQ as a comparison. The parents/caregivers were asked to rate the Part I of the questionnaire while the questions in Part II were asked to rate by the child. Results: The results show significant amount of reliability with the child population as well as good internal reliability with each of the questions and a good correlation with the original questionnaire as well. Conclusion: The ETDQ-CE is a valid and specific tool that can be used for children and can be administered in a clinical setting in a minimal time and can be used to know about the severity of the problem as well.
Keywords: Eustachian Tube Dysfunction; Children; Parental Perspectives
