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Systematic Hearing Performance Evaluation Process for Adolescents with Cochlear Implantation at Early Ages
Published on: March 24, 2023
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Assessing Patient Barriers to Cochlear Implantation.
Andrew R Mangan1, Kyle P Davis, C Lane Anzalone1
1Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri.
Summary
Fear of losing residual hearing deters cochlear implantation (CI) in adults. Educating patients on CI success and failure rates may reduce hesitancy.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Otolaryngology
- Medical Decision Making
Background:
- Cochlear implantation (CI) is a treatment for severe to profound hearing loss.
- Patient hesitancy can be a barrier to pursuing CI.
- Understanding these barriers is crucial for improving access to CI.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify barriers that deter adult patients from undergoing cochlear implantation.
- To assess the impact of various factors on the decision to defer CI.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective chart review and phone survey of CI candidates.
- Analysis of demographic, socioeconomic, otologic, and comorbidity factors.
- Patient-rated impact of factors influencing deferment decisions.
Main Results:
- 33.6% of eligible patients deferred CI.
- No significant differences in age or sex between implanted and deferred groups.
- Fear of losing residual hearing (mean rating 5.1) was the primary concern, followed by general medical health (4.9) and cost (3.6).
- A higher proportion of deferred patients did not live independently (13.2% vs 2.7%).
Conclusions:
- Fear of residual hearing loss is the main barrier to CI.
- Enhanced patient education on CI outcomes may alleviate concerns and improve uptake.
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