ArticleLaryngoscope investigative otolaryngology2026
Impact of an Evidence-Based Emergency Department Order Set on Clinical Management of Bell's Palsy.
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Objective: To assess the impact of an evidence-based emergency department (ED) order set on the clinical management of patients presenting with Bell's palsy. Methods: This study included adult patients diagnosed with Bell's palsy in the ED before and after the institution of a new order set, which mirrors the AAO-HNSF Clinical Practice Guidelines. Data were extracted on demographics, steroid and antiviral prescribing, eye protection, and referrals and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: Two cohorts of patients diagnosed with Bell's palsy in the ED were compared: those managed prior to the institution of the order set ( Conclusion: Implementation of an order set in accordance with the AAO-HNSF Clinical Practice Guidelines on Bell's palsy improved adherence to best practices, particularly regarding steroid tapers, eye protection, and referral to otolaryngology. These findings suggest that structured ED order sets may enhance the quality and consistency of Bell's palsy care. Level of Evidence: 3.
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