Potential barriers and facilitators for implementation of an integrated care pathway for hearing-impaired persons: an exploratory survey among patients and professionals

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Because of the increasing costs and anticipated shortage of Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) specialists in the care for hearing-impaired persons, an integrated care pathway that includes direct hearing aid provision was developed. While th...

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Main Authors: Verschuure Hans, Joore Manuela A, van der Horst Frans, Grutters Janneke PC, Dreschler Wouter A, Anteunis Lucien JC
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-04-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/7/57