Factors Influencing Access to Cochlear Implantation in Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children in Southern California

Conclusion: A significant gap exists between the number of CI candidates and families and willingness to undergo CI. The difference could be related to socioeconomic status and the patient's school type. This underscores the importance of parental education through the use of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure all hearing rehabilitation options are explained.
Source: Otology and Neurotology - Category: ENT & OMF Tags: AUDIOLOGY Source Type: research