Evaluation of remote programming of cochlear implants under challenging conditions.

Introduction And Objectives: During the strained period of the COVID-19 pandemic, an international multi-centric clinical pilot study of remote cochlear implant fitting (remote programming) took place with the primary aim of evaluating the satisfaction of patients and practitioners with this procedure.

Materials And Methods: Cochlear implant users and clinical practitioners from clinics in Spain and Italy completed a questionnaire to evaluate their experience regarding their satisfaction with the procedure and with its efficacy.

Results: 54 responses were collected from 48 users and 42 responses were collected from 9 clinical practitioners.