Changes in Outcomes Expectations During the Cochlear Implant Evaluation Process.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Patient expectations are a critical factor in determining cochlear implant (CI) candidacy. However, minimal data are available on how potential CI recipients develop their expectations and if expectations can be modified by providers. In addition, there is little insight into the resources patients use to inform their decision to undergo implantation. This project aims to assess (1) the role of the CI evaluation (CIE) process on patients' expectations, (2) the extent to which patients' pre-CI outcome expectations can be modified, (3) the information patients use to inform their expectations, and patients' preferences for the discussion/display of potential CI outcomes.

Design

Prospective mixed methods study of 32 adult CI patients undergoing CIEs. Outcome measures

SUBMITTER: Fabie JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11649486 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Feb 01

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature