Knowledge of cochlear implants in Federal District Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Otolaryngologists

Abstract:PURPOSE:to describe the self-assessment of Otolaryngologists, Audiologists, and Speech-Language Pathologists from the Federal District on their knowledge concerning cochlear implants.METHODS:cross-sectional and analytical study with data collection obtained by applying online questionnaires.73 Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists, and 33 Otolaryngologists participated in the study. They answered questions regarding their knowledge of Cochlear Implants in Brasília - Federal District, Brazil.RESULTS:31% (n=22) of the Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists believe they have sufficient knowledge regarding the surgical procedure, whereas in the group of otolaryngologists, the figure was 59.4% (n = 19). Statistical significance between groups is observed (p <0.01). Both groups showed poor knowledge regarding implant types, mappings, activation, monitoring, and maintenance costs and cochlear implantation performed by the SUS (Brazilian Unified Health System).CONCLUSION:Otolaryngologists, Audiologists, and Speech-Language Pathologists surveyed, who work in the Federal District, did not show satisfactory knowledge of the cochlear implant in the overall analysis of the areas surveyed.