Introduction
Depending on the habits of the implanting center, the time interval between the surgical procedure and the activation of a cochlear implant varies greatly. Traditionally, the activation occurs several weeks after surgery, particularly in pediatric population. If recent improvements have concern surgical procedures and peri-operative care, early fitting constitutes the next optimization in cochlear implant management; for the past 5 years, we have introduced early fitting with Day 1 activation in the Robert Debré pediatric hospital. This study aims to evaluate the satisfaction of parents regarding early activation of their child's cochlear implant.
Materials and methods
Pediatric patients who underwent an early activation of their cochlear implant between 2021 and 2024 in Robert Debré Hospital were included in the study. A satisfaction questionnaire was handed out to the parents and collected. The questionnaire encompassed informations received before implantation and during the hospital stay, and their feelings regarding early activation, and after hospital discharge.
Results
68 parents of patients completed the questionnaire: 73.5 % were activated on day 1 of surgery. 60.3 % considered that early activation has not been painful for their child. 53 % of the parents identified a reaction to an auditory stimulus in their child during activation. 44 % were satisfied with the clinical pharmacologist's visit. 92.3 % were satisfied with the early activation procedure, and 97 % with returning home with an activated cochlear implant. They felt well informed before and after the surgery. No major complication was reported amongst our patients.
Conclusion
Parents are satisfied with their child's early activation of the cochlear implant and felt relieved to go home with an activated processor and early data on the proper functioning of the implant.
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