What are the requirements for developing a successful national registry of auditory implants? A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Hearing loss is an area of unmet need, and industry is targeting this field with a growing range of surgically implanted hearing devices. Currently, there is no comprehensive UK registry capturing data on these devices; in its absence, it is difficult to monitor clinical and cost-effectiveness and develop national policy. Recognising that developing such a registry faces considerable challenges, it is important to gather opinions from stakeholders and patients. This paper builds on our systematic review on surgical registry development and aims to identify the specific requirements for developing a successful national registry of auditory implants.

Design

Qualitative study.

Participants

Data were collected in two ways: (1) semistructured interviews with UK

SUBMITTER: Mandavia R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6144326 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature