One problem with the Donabedian model is that it does not explicitly define the level of analysis at which one is using the performance measure. A strategy level metrics observing cochlear implant patient-minority ratio that would allow for a comparison of cochlear implant centers; to show the utilization of Africans Americans and cochlear implants is what is needed to resolve this alarming issue, not only with African Americans but with other minorities as well. While having a performance measure set in place, it’s important that centers do not get drowned and fatigued in data. Sometimes the data could impede in the importance of healthcare improvement. Currently, no system-level performance measure exists to evaluate the success of a CI center or system.
Furthermore, both illustrations presented were system level measures that could be used for cochlear implants in the centers for the future. For example, for the sake of minority research and hearing devices, how are medical professionals going to propose future …show more content…
For instance, many cochlear implant patients need to realize that not only are cochlear implants costly, but there are many steps to obtain and maintain the hearing device. This could be a complicated process yet, could help develop better patient care and preventative measures. There are multiple factors for the low utilization of CI’s in the United States, including low general awareness among the general population, knowledge gaps about outcomes among referring physicians, and the high cost of obtaining an implant. This is why having the funding to support research and bring awareness is essential to the progression of cochlear implantation. Thus institutions should make collaborative effort to correlate data associated with hearing loss, so that there are no limitations to statistical studies, as the true estimate of hearing loss individuals may be
Furthermore, both illustrations presented were system level measures that could be used for cochlear implants in the centers for the future. For example, for the sake of minority research and hearing devices, how are medical professionals going to propose future …show more content…
For instance, many cochlear implant patients need to realize that not only are cochlear implants costly, but there are many steps to obtain and maintain the hearing device. This could be a complicated process yet, could help develop better patient care and preventative measures. There are multiple factors for the low utilization of CI’s in the United States, including low general awareness among the general population, knowledge gaps about outcomes among referring physicians, and the high cost of obtaining an implant. This is why having the funding to support research and bring awareness is essential to the progression of cochlear implantation. Thus institutions should make collaborative effort to correlate data associated with hearing loss, so that there are no limitations to statistical studies, as the true estimate of hearing loss individuals may be