Paediatric post-grommets surgery review: Audiology-led clinic

Otitis media has a high prevalence in childhood, and grommet insertion is the most common surgical treatment for OM. The public health system in Australia faces considerable strains, including high demand for Ear, Nose and Throat specialists. Extending the scope of practice for audiologists to manage post-operative care for children receiving grommets has the potential to alleviate this burden.

Citation:
Távora-Vieira D, Schrader VW, ……. Veselinović T, Choi RSM. Paediatric post-grommets surgery review: Audiology-led clinic. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2024;183.

Keywords:
Ear infections; otitis media; grommets

Abstract:
Otitis media has a high prevalence in childhood, and grommet insertion is the most common surgical treatment for OM. The public health system in Australia faces considerable strains, including high demand for Ear, Nose and Throat specialists. Extending the scope of practice for audiologists to manage post-operative care for children receiving grommets has the potential to alleviate this burden.