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March 4, 20260 citations

Patient barriers to adult cochlear implantation: a systematic review of literature.

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MLMichelle LeLa Trobe UniversityCPColleen PsarrosMacquarie UniversityJLJaime LeighThe Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital

Key Points

  • The research aims to identify and analyze barriers to cochlear implantation in adults.
  • Conducted a systematic review of existing literature
  • Examined barriers such as education, communication, and psychological factors
  • Assessed interventions that could facilitate cochlear implantation
  • Highlighted the need for improved CI-specific education for professionals
  • Emphasized clearer communication regarding funding options
  • Identified logistical challenges that telehealth could alleviate

Abstract

Addressing these challenges requires coordinated strategies, including improved CI-specific education for healthcare professionals, clearer communication of funding options, standardised adult hearing screening programs, and integration of telehealth to reduce logistical burdens. Targeted interventions addressing fear, misinformation, and psychosocial support are essential to improve timely access and uptake of cochlear implantation.

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Le et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a7ccf7d48f933b5eed8e4dhttps://doi.org/10.1080/14670100.2026.2635183
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