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Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding cochlear implants among medical doctors other than otolaryngologists: a prospective cross-sectional study.
- Source :
- Journal of Laryngology & Otology; Jun2022, Vol. 136 Issue 6, p492-499, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Objective: Cochlear implant is the standard treatment of choice for children and adults with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss. The main objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding cochlear implant among doctors other than otolaryngologists in a tertiary care academic institution. Method: A 24-item knowledge, attitude and practices questionnaire was developed based on an extensive literature review and expert opinion and was administered to 100 non-otolaryngologists in a tertiary care academic institution to be completed in about 15 minutes. The data obtained was analysed to assess knowledge, attitude and practices regarding cochlear implant in this group. Results: The results showed that awareness regarding the option of cochlear implants for elderly and unilateral deafness was deficient. Surgeons and doctors in higher specialties did better when it came to practice related to cochlear implant. The age and experience of doctors also improved knowledge and practice with regards to cochlear implant. Conclusion: Improving awareness about cochlear implants and their benefits among non-otolaryngology colleagues can ensure that more people who could potentially benefit from cochlear implants will receive appropriate counselling and referral. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- COCHLEAR implants
OTOLARYNGOLOGISTS
WORK experience (Employment)
PROFESSIONS
ACADEMIC medical centers
COUNSELING
CROSS-sectional method
DEAFNESS
AGE distribution
EAR care & hygiene
PHYSICIANS' attitudes
TERTIARY care
QUESTIONNAIRES
HEARING disorders
MEDICAL referrals
MEDICAL practice
LONGITUDINAL method
MEDICAL specialties & specialists
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00222151
- Volume :
- 136
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Laryngology & Otology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 156997867
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022215121004278