Factors influencing time to speech processor upgrades
Speech processor upgrades at this center align with when insurance companies typically deem upgrades medically necessary. Demographic factors, insurance, and device manufacturer did not significantly influence time to upgrade. While objective speech perception measures did not significantly improve, many patients reported subjective satisfaction with the upgrade.
Authors
- Susan B. Waltzman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7569-392X)
- Emily R. Spitzer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4821-0835)
- Christie Hung
Institutions
- New York University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cochlear Implants International
- Published
- 2026-03-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/14670100.2026.2635191
- Primary Topic
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00