A5073778261- Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
- Otitis Media and Relapsing Polychondritis
- Music Therapy and Health
- Digital Communication and Language
- Noise Effects and Management
- Vascular Anomalies and Treatments
- Mentoring and Academic Development
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Intraoperative Neuromonitoring and Anesthetic Effects
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
2020-2024
Manchester Royal Infirmary
2023
Manchester Academic Health Science Centre
2021-2022
Alder Hey Children's Hospital
2021
University of Liverpool
2021
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust
2021
Edge Hill University
2021
Health Education North West
2021
Necrotising otitis externa is a serious infective condition. Patients are typically frail, diagnostic delay common and severe pain key feature. This study aimed to qualitatively analyse patient-centred data identify themes in the patient's experience.Open-ended questionnaires were sent 28 patients. Responses analysed using grounded theory approach. Iterative cycles used develop codes constant comparison technique. Emerging categories refined core themes.Four main emerged: pain, mental...
Abstract Objective This study aimed to explore the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic and postponement elective surgical procedures for profoundly deaf patients awaiting cochlear implantation. Method Open-ended questionnaires were sent all adult implantation surgery. Qualitative analysis was performed using a grounded theory approach. Results Participants described primarily negative on wellbeing from surgery delay, expressing feelings isolation or loneliness. Low mood, depression...
AbstractPurpose Patient suitability for cochlear implant (CI) devices compatible with magnetic resonance imaging and CI processor configuration is dependent on their retro-auricular skin flap thickness. This typically measured intra-operatively using a needle therefore patients are not guaranteed of choice prior to surgery. We aimed identify an accurate method measure thickness pre-operatively streamline selection simplify the consent process.Methods Blinded prospective measurements...
Objective: The National Institute of Clinical Excellence recommends that adult patients with severe to profound deafness are eligible for simultaneous bilateral cochlear implantation if they blind or have other disabilities increasing their reliance on auditory stimuli. Cochlear implant (CI) surgery is routinely performed under general anaesthesia (GA), precluding who higher risk associated GA. Recent literature describes the safety and efficacy performing unilateral CI local (LA). We report...
Objectives Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-compatible cochlear implants have weaker internal magnets than non-MRI-compatible devices. Their suitability for individual patients is limited by skin flap thickness, traditionally measured with a needle in the operating theatre. We aimed to establish accuracy of modalities measure thickness pre-operatively, goal streamlining device selection and simplifying consent process.Methods Skin measurements were taken using ultrasound (US), computed...
Background Opportunities for new otolaryngology trainees to develop their skills as they embark on specialty training can be limited. Our facility hosted a national simulation-based boot camp in the UK. This study aimed assess effectiveness of improving trainee confidence transitioned from core surgical (CST) higher (HST) otolaryngology. Methodology We conducted prospective induction. The included hands-on simulation, small group teaching and didactic lectures addressing technical fields...
The objective of this study was to assess the readability and quality online written information on epistaxis.
Mentoring within surgery is increasingly recognised as a powerful development tool, but participant expectations have not previously been explored. This study aimed to explore and analyse from the UK's first national otolaryngology mentorship programme.Participants completed open-ended questionnaires. Responses were qualitatively analysed using grounded theory approach. Iterative cycles used develop codes constant comparison technique. Emerging categories refined identify core themes.Key...
Cochlear implantation performed under local anaesthesia is an increasingly accepted technique worldwide, though the literature to date includes only single-surgeon and single-centre experiences. This study explored national experience of UK surgeons using this challenging surgical technique, with goal providing consensus recommendations.A qualitative analysis was conducted semi-structured interviews 10 UK-based cochlear surgeons, focusing on common challenges, how overcome them candidate...