Cochlear implant user perceptions of magnetic resonance imaging.
Cochlear implants
Diagnostic medical imaging
Magnetic resonance imaging
Patient perceptions
Safety
User consultation
Journal
Cochlear implants international
ISSN: 1754-7628
Titre abrégé: Cochlear Implants Int
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101121166
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Jan 2022
Jan 2022
Historique:
pubmed:
29
7
2021
medline:
26
4
2022
entrez:
28
7
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
To characterise opinions about needing to undergo MRI within the population of current cochlear implant (CI) users. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of CI users is often associated with severe discomfort and magnet displacement. A global online survey of 310 CI users was conducted between 22nd July and 13th September 2020. Only 55% of respondents had been told whether their model of CI could undergo MRI. 31% of respondents considered MRI when deciding whether to receive a CI, and 28% when deciding which CI model to have. 64% reported concerns related to their CI if needing MRI compared to 29% reporting concerns unrelated to their CI. Willingness to undergo MRI reduced when considering magnet removal, splinting, bandaging, local anaesthesia, lasting discomfort, an inability to use their CI, or a reduction in image quality because of their CI. The single most influential factor was the possibility of damaging their CI (63%). 59% of respondents would consider minor surgery to upgrade their retaining magnet to one of a rotating design. These findings highlight the heterogeneity of CI users' opinions about MRI. We suggest several opportunities for improving the dissemination of current and accurate MRI-related information for CI users.
Sections du résumé
OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVE
To characterise opinions about needing to undergo MRI within the population of current cochlear implant (CI) users.
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of CI users is often associated with severe discomfort and magnet displacement.
METHODS
METHODS
A global online survey of 310 CI users was conducted between 22nd July and 13th September 2020.
RESULTS
RESULTS
Only 55% of respondents had been told whether their model of CI could undergo MRI. 31% of respondents considered MRI when deciding whether to receive a CI, and 28% when deciding which CI model to have. 64% reported concerns related to their CI if needing MRI compared to 29% reporting concerns unrelated to their CI. Willingness to undergo MRI reduced when considering magnet removal, splinting, bandaging, local anaesthesia, lasting discomfort, an inability to use their CI, or a reduction in image quality because of their CI. The single most influential factor was the possibility of damaging their CI (63%). 59% of respondents would consider minor surgery to upgrade their retaining magnet to one of a rotating design.
DISCUSSION
CONCLUSIONS
These findings highlight the heterogeneity of CI users' opinions about MRI.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
We suggest several opportunities for improving the dissemination of current and accurate MRI-related information for CI users.
Identifiants
pubmed: 34315344
doi: 10.1080/14670100.2021.1954748
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM