Correlates of cochlear implantation, 1986-1992.
There is a paucity of information regarding the use of cochlear implants within large populations. This article describes correlates of cochlear implantation procedures using a statewide hospital discharge database. Among the 146 implant procedures, 55% involved female patients, whereas the largest groups of patients were represented by younger and older persons (27% between ages 2 and 9 years and 24% 60 years and older). A bimodal distribution was apparent for average annual age-specific rates of cochlear implantation, with the highest rates among persons aged 2 to 9 years (5.4 implants per 1 million) and persons aged 60 to 69 years (3.7 implants per 1 million). Total hospital charges, excluding professional fees, exceeded $12,000 per implant and were found to vary significantly when examined by length of stay and by calendar year of procedure. The data presented are unique with regard to the total number of cochlear implant procedures included and the large, diverse population used. This study expands knowledge concerning the epidemiology and utilization of cochlear implantation.
Buck
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Buffalo Otolaryngology Group, State University of New York at Buffalo, USA.
Mahoney
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Ginsberg
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Hoffman
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White
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003054:Cochlear Implants / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004358:Drug Therapy / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005251:Fees, Medical; D005260:Female; D017722:Hospital Charges; D006751:Hospital Information Systems; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008297:Male; D008416:Mastoid / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D009518:New York / Q000453:epidemiology; D010351:Patient Discharge / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D017678:Sex Distribution
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents