The management of conductive hearing loss

An evidence based approach to the management of conductive hearing loss using bone anchored hearing aids (BAHA) or conventional air-conduction hearing aids in children with chronic otitis media.

an essay for the research module. Critical appraisal of the research papers examining the two approaches. Use of the P.I.C.O. Model for Clinical Questions to search databases. Use latest research, after 2010 for example. Appraise the research and include only the best quality. We have to pick 7- 8 research papers including randomised control trials on the two modes of treatment (baha and conventional hearing aids), appraise their quality and then use the evidence to discuss which option of treatment is best for children with otitis media. We have to lean towards the randomised control trials as they are more reliable. In order to appraise the research we need to use critical appraisal tools (https://www.casp-uk.net/casp-tools-checklists,
https://www.consort-statement.org/ https://handbook-5-1.cochrane.org/

The essay requires an extensive appendix with the searches in the databases and the results and reasons for including or excluding each research in our assignment.

Management