International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · 9 authors, 6 centres
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This study used three discrete choice experiments to survey patients with cochlear, glaucoma, and cardiovascular implants about their preferences for long-term implant care attributes. The central finding was that different attributes were most valued in each group, such as technological compatibility for cochlear implant patients and independence from medication for glaucoma implant patients.
In cochlear implants (n=92), technological compatibility with newer models was highly valued. In glaucoma implants (n=21), independence from daily glaucoma medication post-implantation was most influential. In cardiovascular implants (n=23), the means of securing long-term treatment success was the most important attribute. Shared decision making was relatively important across all groups. The study's limitations include the small, non-representative sample sizes for the glaucoma and cardiovascular implant DCEs, which means those results are exploratory. The findings suggest future implant development should prioritize technological compatibility, durability, and safety, while improving patient access to comprehensible information.
