Perceived benefits of cochlear implants by parents: expectations, decision-making process, and barriers to care.

Ateya Megahed IbrahimAbdel-Hady El-GilanyEman Wardany Abdelaal MohamedNesrine Saad Farrag

Published in: The Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association (2023)

All parents expressed a positive change in their child's QOL. Almost all parents of children with cochlear implants face many barriers in obtaining quality healthcare services for their children. Parents, especially those with lower schooling, should receive good counselling to increase their confidence in their children's capabilities and maximize benefits of regular follow-up. Improving the quality of healthcare centers is recommended.

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