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Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward cochlear implants among deaf patients who received cochlear implants
Kunjun Li1,2, Ruhuan Zhou2, Wenwen Zheng2
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China.
Scientific Reports
|February 23, 2024
Summary
Deaf patients with cochlear implants show good knowledge but moderate attitude and practice. Enhancing knowledge is key to improving outcomes and realistic expectations for cochlear implant users.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Otolaryngology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Cochlear implantation is increasingly utilized for profound hearing loss.
- Limited data exists on patient knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding cochlear implants.
- Understanding KAP is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes and device management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of cochlear implant (CI) recipients.
- To identify factors associated with practice and explore the relationships between KAP components.
- To provide insights for improving patient education and support for CI users.
Main Methods:
- A web-based, cross-sectional study was conducted from August to December 2022.
- 526 deaf patients who received cochlear implants completed a self-administered questionnaire.
- Data analysis included descriptive statistics, logistic regression, and path analysis.
Main Results:
- Participants demonstrated good knowledge (8.15/10), moderate attitude (43.63/60), and moderate practice (41.11/55).
- Positive attitude and unemployment were significantly associated with practice.
- Knowledge directly influenced attitude and practice; attitude directly influenced practice.
Conclusions:
- Cochlear implant recipients exhibit good knowledge but require improvement in attitude and practice.
- Strengthening knowledge can enhance attitude and practice, leading to realistic expectations and better device care.
- Interventions should focus on improving patient education to optimize cochlear implant utilization and long-term success.
