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Cochlear Implantation in Older Adults: Effectiveness and Expanded Indications

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Older adults who qualify for cochlear implantation demonstrate significant improvements in speech recognition and quality of life with cochlear implant use. Cochlear implantation is a safe and effective procedure for patients with hearing loss, with some additional medical considerations specific to older adult patients. The indications for cochlear implantation have expanded from cases of bilateral severe-to-profound hearing loss to cases of normal-to-moderate low-frequency hearing sensitivity and severe-to-profound high-frequency hearing loss.

Source: Journal of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology

DOI: 10.23937/2469-5858/1510098

Authors: Thompson Nicholas J, Richter Margaret E, Dillon Margaret T, Pillsbury Harold C

Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Language: English

Topic: Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation

Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: MED-EL Medical Electronics