Table 1. Dates for CPG Development and Publication.
| CPG Title | Included CPG in Present Study | Guideline Work Group Timeline | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otitis Media With Effusion | Yes | Jan to Nov 2015 | Feb 2016 |
| Adult Sinusitis | Yes | Mar 2014 to Jan 2015 | Apr 2015 |
| Tinnitus | Yes | Nov 2012 to Nov 2013 | Oct 2014 |
| Allergic Rhinitis | Yes | Mar 2013 to Mar 2014 | Feb 2015 |
| Acute Otitis Externa | Yes | Oct 2012 to Nov 2013 | Feb 2014 |
| Evaluation of Neck Mass in Adults | No | Aug 2015 to Aug 2016 | Sep 2017 |
| Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo | No | Sep 2015 to Nov 2016 | Mar 2017 |
| Cerumen Impaction | No | Apr 2015 to Jun 2016 | Jan 2017 |
| Improving Nasal Form and Function After Rhinoplasty | No | Apr 2015 to Aug 2016 | Feb 2017 |
| Bell’s Palsy | No | Apr 2012 to Feb 2013 | Nov 2013 |
| Tympanostomy Tubes in Children | No | Sep 2011 to Sep 2012 | Jul 2013 |
| Improving Voice Outcomes after Thyroid Surgery | No | Nov 2011 to Nov 2012 | Jun 2013 |
| Sudden Hearing Loss | No | Jul 2010 to Jul 2011 | Mar 2012 |
| Polysomnography for Sleep-Disordered Breathing Prior to Tonsillectomy in Children | No | Nov 2009 to Sep 2010 | Jul 2011 |
Abbreviation: CPG, clinical practice guideline.