Cost Benefit and Carbon Emission Saving Analysis of Remote Cochlear Implant Programming.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the financial benefits and carbon emission savings associated with performing virtual-synchronous remote programming and troubleshooting following cochlear implant (CI) placement for patients who live in remote regions.

Methods

CI users living ≥ 100 km from the implant center with ≥ 1 month CI experience were included. Participants were either assigned to home visits using a portable laptop (Remote Laptop; n = 20) or attended visits through the nearest Remote Hosted Site (n = 34). Direct costs in Canadian dollars from a Ministry of Health perspective and carbon emissions were compared between remote and in-person appointments at the implant center.

Results

Median distances between participants' homes to the implant center were 574 km (Remote Laptop

SUBMITTER: Gaebe K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12475543 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature