Understanding Public Perceptions Regarding Cochlear Implant Surgery in Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Approximately 6% of adults eligible for cochlear implantation (CI) undergo surgery. This study aims to understand how general perceptions about CI contribute to barriers causing this low utilization rate.

Methods

Participants completed an online survey regarding their perceptions about cochlear implantation. They were asked to rank CIQOL-10 Global priorities and corresponding risk tolerance for minor complications (changes in taste, vertigo) and major complications (infections requiring hospitalization, meningitis, reimplantation, facial paralysis, and cerebrospinal fluid [CSF] leak).

Results

A total of 615 responses (female 55%, mean age 39 years [range 20-78]) were included. Respondents identified issues with insurance (46%) and fear of unde

SUBMITTER: Zhang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10368452 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature