Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment from a member of INAHTA. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Purins A, Hiller JE. Earpopper™ for the treatment of otitis media in children. Adelaide: Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (AHTA). 2007 Authors' conclusions JANUARY 2007 – RECOMMENDATION
Otitis media is a common condition in young children and is usually treated with antibiotics. The EarPopper™ appears effective in the ability to treating this condition, avoiding the use of antibiotics, however the length of treatment period remains uncertain. It may be prudent to await the results of the ongoing randomised trial, therefore it is recommended that the following be conducted:
HEALTHPACT ACTION:
The EarPopper™ is non-invasive, may reduce the need for surgery in children and appears effective in the treatment of otitis media. Given the current debate surrounding the use of grommets in children to treat this condition, HealthPACT has recommended that this technology be monitored in 12 months time. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Child; Child, Preschool; Earaches; Otitis Media Language Published English Country of organisation Australia English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence Adelaide Health Technology Assessment, University of Adelaide, Discipline of Public Health, School of Population Health and Clinical Practice, Mail Drop DX650545, SA 5005 Adelaide Australia Email: tracy.merlin@adelaide.edu.au AccessionNumber 32012000251 Date abstract record published 29/06/2012 |