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World J Otorhinolaryngol. May 28, 2015; 5(2): 53-57
Published online May 28, 2015. doi: 10.5319/wjo.v5.i2.53
Published online May 28, 2015. doi: 10.5319/wjo.v5.i2.53
Table 1 Frequent problems when using tympanometry
| Type of frequent problems in 94 participants with some experience in tympanometry | Before the coursen (%) | Six weeks after the coursen (%) | Absolute improvement (95%CI) |
| Technical problems | |||
| Getting a reliable curve written | 38/93 (40.9) | 10/94 (10.6) | 30.20% (18 to 41) |
| Getting airtight sealing | 32/92 (34.8) | 9/93 (9.7) | 25.10% (13 to 36) |
| Problems handling the tympanometer | 21/91 (23.1) | 5/92 (5.4) | 17.60% (8 to 28) |
| Getting the children to cooperate | 11/91 (12.1) | 4/93 (4.3) | 7.80% (0 to 17) |
| Understanding the results | |||
| Understanding the meaning of the displayed figures and using them as quality assurance of the measurement | 41/93 (44.1) | 6/94 (6.4) | 37.70% (26 to 48) |
| Understanding what the curves mean for the clinical decision | 29/93 (31.2) | 2/94 (2.1) | 29.10% (19 to 39) |
- Citation: Lous J. Why use tympanometry in general practice: A review. World J Otorhinolaryngol 2015; 5(2): 53-57
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-6247/full/v5/i2/53.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5319/wjo.v5.i2.53