Audiologist perspectives on a regional telehealth model for cochlear implant follow-up care: a qualitative study

Key Points

• This study aims to explore audiologists' views on telehealth as a method for cochlear implant follow-up care.
• Qualitative interviews with audiologists
• Focus on perceptions of telehealth effectiveness
• Discussion on infrastructure and workflow challenges
• Audiologists view telehealth as beneficial for improving access in underserved regions
• Identified infrastructure limitations hinder effectiveness
• Workflow adaptations suggested to enhance telehealth implementation