Author Interviews, JAMA, Surgical Research / 29.10.2015
Work Productivity, Quality of Life Factor in Decision For Sinus Surgery
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Luke Rudmik, MD
Division of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
Department of Surgery
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Medical Research: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?
Dr. Rudmik: The main findings were that patients with chronic sinusitis who have lower impairments in their quality of life can have their work productivity maintained with continuing medical therapy. Although there were no 'improvements' in the patients productivity with continuing medical therapy, it is important to note that patients in this study had better baseline quality of life and better baseline productivity compared to patients who chose to receive sinus surgery who had worse baseline quality of life and baseline productivity impairment.
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