MED-EL Remote Care Multi-Center Feasibility Study

Patient time savings

Average time estimates associated with attending an in-clinic appointment compared to Remote Care completion time.

Time frame: Up to 6 months post-training

Patient cost estimates

Descriptive summaries of patient-estimated costs associated with attending an in-clinic appointment.

Time frame: Up to 6 months post-training

Clinician time savings

Average clinician-reported time estimates associated with in-clinic appointments compared to Remote Care completion time.

Time frame: Up to 6 months post-training

Patient Feedback Survey

Subject satisfaction measured using a custom questionnaire administered after each use of Remote Care. Each item is scored using a 5-point Likert scale with 1 always indicating a negative response and 5 a positive response. A total higher score indicates higher satisfaction.

Time frame: Up to 6 months post-training

Clinician Feedback Survey

Clinician satisfaction measured using a custom questionnaire administered at mid-enrollment and at study completion. Each item is scored using a 5-point Likert scale with 1 always indicating a negative response and 5 a positive response. A total higher score indicates higher satisfaction.

Time frame: Mid-enrollment to enrollment completion

Remote hearing assessments