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Development of the Midland adult cochlear implant programme

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

H. R. Cooper  and
I.M. Cheshire
H. R. Cooper*
Affiliation:
Midland Cochlear Implant Programme, Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital Birmingham, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK.
I.M. Cheshire
Affiliation:
Midland Cochlear Implant Programme, Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital Birmingham, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr Huw Cooper, Consultant Audiological Scientist, Hearing Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre, Selly Oak Hospital, Raddlebarn Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Mdilands B29 6Jd.
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Abstract

This paper describes the development of adult cochlear implantation in Birmingham over its first six years, from 1990 to 1996. During this time 366 patients were referred to the implant programme, female referrals outnumbered males 1.2:1. Eight per cent of referrals were over the age of 70.

The annual rate of referral suggests a fairly steady demand for the service. Approximately one third of patients referred each year were subsequently implanted. The centre is currently performing an average of 2 implants per month. The average time from referral to implant is approximately 19 months.

The greatest number of referrals originated from health districts closest to the implant centre. An examination of patients implanted suggested an imbalance in the uptake of the service amongst the different socio-economic groups.

Keywords

Cochlear implantsGreat Britain
Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 113 , Supplement 24 , August 1999 , pp. 1 - 4
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1999

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