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Remote Check as a tele-health instrument for cochlear implant recipients: Analysis of impact and feasibility of application

  • 0Section of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Neuroscience, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
American Journal of Otolaryngology +

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April 24, 2024

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April 24, 2024

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Summary

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Remote Check (RC) is a reliable telemedicine tool for cochlear implant (CI) monitoring. It is cost-effective, well-accepted by patients, and can help reduce CI center overload.

Area Of Science

  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Telemedicine
  • Health Informatics

Background

  • Cochlear implant (CI) surgeries are increasing, potentially overwhelming CI centers.
  • Telemedicine offers a solution for post-surgical management of CI recipients.
  • Remote Check (RC) is a specialized application for monitoring CI patients.

Purpose Of The Study

  • Evaluate the feasibility of the Remote Check (RC) application.
  • Assess the potential economic impact of RC.
  • Determine patient acceptance of RC for CI monitoring.

Main Methods

  • Retrospective investigation of 66 consecutive CI patients.
  • Collected clinical and audiological data from remote and on-site evaluations.
  • Recorded costs for RC and traditional on-site evaluations.

Main Results

  • 190 RC sessions completed (2.88 per patient).
  • RC and on-site audiometry correlated significantly (except at 500 Hz).
  • RC costs were €1.32/min vs. €3.49/min for on-site evaluations; 91% patient satisfaction.

Conclusions

  • RC is a reliable, cost-effective, and well-accepted tool for CI monitoring.
  • RC may help reduce outpatient clinic overload for CI management.
  • This study supports RC as a valid instrument for CI care.

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