Ear, Nose and Throat: Ear dewaxing Ear, Nose and Throat Ear dewaxing
Conditions
Interventions
Selected patients will be given an information sheet as well as having the procedure and study explained to them in a private clinic room and then asked to give written consent by the clinician or nur
Sponsors
Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2007 Update - Department of Health
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients who, by the decision of the examining clinician, need to undergo dewaxing.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Unable to provide informed consent 2. Any infected ears
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual analogue scores for pain and discomfort for patient. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Time taken to perform procedure 2. Visual analogue score for ease of procedure for clinician | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed