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Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding cochlear implants among medical doctors other than otolaryngologists: a prospective cross-sectional study

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 January 2022

Y Mounika Reddy Open the ORCID record for Y Mounika Reddy [Opens in a new window] ,
L Anjali ,
A Augustine ,
J Mary  and
P Ajay
Y Mounika Reddy*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Otology, Neurotology and Cochlear Implant Unit, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
L Anjali
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Otology, Neurotology and Cochlear Implant Unit, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
A Augustine
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Otology, Neurotology and Cochlear Implant Unit, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
J Mary
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Otology, Neurotology and Cochlear Implant Unit, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
P Ajay
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Otology, Neurotology and Cochlear Implant Unit, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
*
Author for correspondence: Dr Y Mounika Reddy, Department of Otolaryngology, Otology, Neurotology and Cochlear Implant Unit, Christian Medical College, Vellore 632004, Tamil Nadu, India E-mail: mounika304@yahoo.com
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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.

Keywords

Cochlear ImplantSensorineural Hearing lossDeafnessKnowledgeSurveyQuestionnaire
Type
Main Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 136 , Issue 6 , June 2022 , pp. 492 - 499
Copyright
Copyright © The Author(s), 2022. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of J.L.O. (1984) LIMITED

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Footnotes

Dr Y Mounika Reddy takes responsibility for the integrity of the content of the paper

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