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Cochlear Implantation in the Guinea Pig

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Published on: June 15, 2018

Why Do Candidates Forgo Cochlear Implantation?

Joshua J Sturm¹, Gabriel Brandner¹, Cheng Ma²

¹Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA.

The Laryngoscope

|April 28, 2023

Summary

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Candidates for cochlear implants (CI) who forgo surgery often have better baseline quality of life. Key barriers include fear of complications, cost, and a perception of not needing CI.

Keywords:

cochlear implant hearing loss quality of life

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Area of Science:

Audiology
Otolaryngology
Health Services Research

Background:

Cochlear implantation (CI) is a treatment for severe to profound hearing loss.
Understanding factors influencing CI utilization is crucial for improving access and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify barriers and facilitators affecting cochlear implant (CI) utilization.
To compare functional measures between CI candidates who undergo or forgo implantation.

Main Methods:

Compared 43 CI-eligible participants (28 CI, 15 no-CI) using CI Quality of Life (CIQOL)-35 Profile and CIQOL-Expectations.
Assessed word and speech recognition (CNC, AzBio).
Surveyed participants on decision-making factors.

Main Results:

No significant difference in CIQOL-Expectations between groups.
The no-CI group reported higher baseline CIQOL-35 scores in Emotional and Entertainment domains.
Top barriers for the no-CI group: fear of surgical complications (85%), cost (85%), and perceived insufficient hearing loss (85%).

Conclusions:

Functional outcome expectations for CI are similar between those who receive and forgo the surgery.
Individuals forgoing CI often have better pre-operative quality of life in specific domains.
Addressing fears, costs, and perceptions is vital for improving CI uptake.