Perspectives on Support Material for Referrals to Cochlear Implantation Teams.

Marjan MashalAgnes AuJaime LeighDayse Távora-VieiraAndre WedekindKaren PedleyNina SwiderskiRonel Chester-BrowneCaroline BalkeJane BrewAnthea ArkcollMaria R DahmIsabelle Boisvert

Published in: American journal of audiology (2022)

Practical insight from patients and referrers can inform the development of patient-facing material related to cochlear implant referrals. Streamlining information used in educational material could alleviate confusion inherent to varied health literacy levels and support patients in making informed decisions related to pursuing, or not, cochlear implantation candidacy evaluation services.

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