Cochlear implantation has become known as “the treatment of choice” for adults with severe
to profound hearing loss. Wide variability exists, however, in the way hearing loss severity is …

Objectives To examine patterns of change and plateau in speech recognition scores in
postlingually hearing impaired adult cochlear implant recipients. The study also examines …

Persistent underutilization of cochlear implants (CIs) in the United States is in part a
reflection of a lack of hearing health knowledge and the complexities of care delivery in the …

Importance Despite the sizeable global burden of hearing loss, cochlear implants have poor
penetrance among eligible hearing-impaired individuals. Identifying populations who may …

Background Hearing loss can have a negative impact on individuals' health and
engagement with social activities. Integrated approaches that tackle barriers and social …

Individuals with severe to profound hearing loss are likely to present with complex listening
needs that require evidence-based solutions. This document is intended to inform the …

Objectives: To explore the factors influencing the uptake of cochlear implants in adults,
determine the impact of each factor, and to conceptualize the journey to implantation from a …

Abstract Background Cochlear implants (CIs) can provide a sound sensation for those with
severe sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), benefitting speech understanding and quality of …

Objectives: The uptake of cochlear implants among adults who could benefit (based on pure-
tone audiometry) in developed countries is estimated to be less than 10%. Concerns about …

Distance and Socieoeconomic Status as Barriers to Cochlear I... : Otology & Neurotology Distance
and Socieoeconomic Status as Barriers to Cochlear Implantation : Otology & Neurotology …