Inclusive Soundscapes: How Race, Socioeconomic Status and Maternal Age Influence the Pediatric Cochlear Implant Journey
This study underscores the significance of mitigating disparities in timely diagnosis of HL, consistent CI usage, and appropriate follow-up care. This is a first step toward the formulation of novel strategies aimed at overcoming barriers and developing appropriate intervention programs.
Authors
- Christina Ward (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6453-9804)
- Rebecca Smith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1297-9773)
- C. Richard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0001-7879)
- Robert J. Yawn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2121-6332)
- Sarah E. Warren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7878-7144)
- Ana Tomescu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1231-2670)
- S. H. Smith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6550-5718)
- Sofia Torres‐Small
- Sarah L. Thurmond
- C. Bruce MacDonald (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1843-2309)
Institutions
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (US)
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center (US)
- Cochlear (United States) (US)
- Le Bonheur Children's Hospital (US)
- University of Memphis (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Otolaryngology
- Published
- 2024-10-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ohn.1024
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.03