Cochlear implant referral patterns in the UK suggest a postcode lottery with inequitable access for older adults; results of a pilot audit in five Audiology sites.

Helen CullingtonAnn-Marie DickinsonUnai Martinez de EstibarizJoseph BlackabyLisa KennedyKatie McNeillSara O'Neill

Published in: International journal of audiology (2024)

CI referral is dependent on where adults live, and how old they are. Older adults are significantly less likely to be considered for CI referral by Audiologists. Audiology clinics need more support to empower staff to talk to patients about CI referral.

Keyphrases

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