Interventions improve cochlear implant access in vulnerable adults, highlighting disparities in care access.
Social vulnerability operates upstream of implantation, shaping disease progression and care access. More vulnerable adults are diagnosed earlier in life, present with more severe hearing loss, travel farther, and experience greater delays between appointments. Interventions targeting logistical barriers-including telehealth, travel support, and patient navigation-may reduce disparities and improve CI access.
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