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The Health Education Plan for Chronic Otitis Media (COM) outlines objectives for defining, explaining, and managing the condition, including its causes, signs, symptoms, complications, and preventive measures. It emphasizes the importance of early identification and proper care to avoid complications, along with nutritional management and healthy habits. The plan includes various evaluation methods to ensure patient understanding and adherence to the management strategies.

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The Health Education Plan for Chronic Otitis Media (COM) outlines objectives for defining, explaining, and managing the condition, including its causes, signs, symptoms, complications, and preventive measures. It emphasizes the importance of early identification and proper care to avoid complications, along with nutritional management and healthy habits. The plan includes various evaluation methods to ensure patient understanding and adherence to the management strategies.

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Health Education Plan for Chronic Otitis Media (COM)

Sl. Specific
Time Content AV Aids Evaluation
No Objectives

Definition: Chronic Otitis Media


is a persistent inflammation of The patient
To define the middle ear and mastoid understood the
2
1 Chronic Otitis cavity that lasts for more than 6 Flashcard definition of
min
Media weeks with perforation of the Chronic Otitis
tympanic membrane and ear Media.
discharge.

Types:
1. Tubotympanic Type (Safe The patient
2 To explain the
2 type) Flashcard differentiated the
min types of COM
2. Atticoantral Type (Unsafe types of COM.
type)

Causes:
- Recurrent acute otitis media
- Eustachian tube dysfunction The patient
2 To describe the
3 - Poor hygiene Chart identified the
min causes
- Upper respiratory infections causes of COM.
- Allergies
- Smoking

Signs & Symptoms:


- Persistent or intermittent ear
discharge The patient
3 To list the signs - Hearing loss recognized signs
4 Flashcard
min and symptoms - Tinnitus and symptoms of
- Ear fullness or pressure COM.
- Pain (in some cases)
- Bad smell from the ear
Sl. Specific
Time Content AV Aids Evaluation
No Objectives

Management:
- Antibiotics (Topical/systemic)
The patient
To explain - Ear cleaning (aural toilet) Picture
3 verbalized the
5 management of - Surgery (Myringoplasty, cum
min management of
COM Mastoidectomy) discussion
COM.
- Pain management
- Avoid water entry into ear

Complications:
- Hearing loss
- Facial nerve paralysis The patient listed
2 To describe
6 - Labyrinthitis Flashcard complications of
min complications
- Intracranial infections (e.g., COM.
meningitis)
- Cholesteatoma formation

Prevention:
- Early treatment of ear
infections
The patient
To explain - Proper ear hygiene
2 recalled
7 preventive - Avoid inserting objects into the Flashcard
min preventive
measures ear
measures.
- Avoid exposure to
dust/allergens
- Regular check-ups

Nutritional Management:
- Balanced diet rich in vitamins
A, C, and E
- Include green leafy vegetables, The patient
3 To instruct on citrus fruits practiced correct
8 Poster
min nutritional care - Adequate hydration do’s and don’ts in
daily routine.
Do’s:
- Take prescribed medication on
time
Sl. Specific
Time Content AV Aids Evaluation
No Objectives

- Use ear plugs while bathing


- Maintain personal hygiene

Don’ts:
- Don’t use unprescribed ear
drops
- Don’t insert objects into ears
- Don’t expose ears to dust or
water

Conclusion:
Chronic Otitis Media is a
preventable and manageable The patient was
1 To summarize condition. Early identification able to
9 Oral
min the topic and proper care can avoid summarize the
complications. Healthy habits topic.
and medical guidance are key
for recovery.

Bibliography:
- K. Park – Preventive and Social
To
Medicine
10 - acknowledge - -
- WHO Guidelines
the source
- ENT textbook by Dhingra
- Clinical practice guidelines

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