NASAL OBSTRUCTION, QUALITY OF LIFE AND COMFORT LEVEL IN SEPTORINOPLASTY PATIENTS: SIX-MONTHLY MONITORING STUDY

Abstract

Abstract Purpose: The purpose of study is to determine the nasal obstruction, quality of life, and comfort level before and after surgery in the 6th month in patients who underwent septorhinoplasty. Material and Methods: Study carried out to determine the nasal obstruction, quality of life, and comfort level in 161 patients who underwent septorhinoplasty. Research data were collected using Nasal Obstruction Symptom Scale (NOSE), Rhinoplasty Quality of Life Scale (ROE), and Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Median, standard deviation, number, percentage, Wilcoxon Signed-Ranks test, and Spearmen correlation tests were used. Results: The NOSE score of the patients was 70.12±27.71 preoperatively decreased to 22.98±21.40 in the 6th month postoperatively, ROE score increased from 18.68±10.06 to 70.78±19.10, the comfort level increased from 3.03±1.57 to 7.32±1.69. Conclusion: The respiratory function of the patients improved, and the patient comfort and quality of life increased after septorhinoplasty. The evaluation of respiratory function, quality of life, and comfort level after septorhinoplasty will contribute to the planning of education and counseling interventions for patients and the effective management of postoperative home care. Keywords: Nasal Obstruction, Quality of Life, Septorhinoplasty

Keywords

• Nasal Obstruction
• Quality of Life
• Septorhinoplasty

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