Open AccessQuality of Life Outcomes for Cochlear Implantation in the Elderly
Author(s) -
Alicia Huarte,
Rosario Lezaun,
Manuel Manrique
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
audiology and neurotology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.106
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1421-9700
pISSN - 1420-3030
DOI - 10.1159/000371608
Subject(s) - audiology , cochlear implantation , cochlear implant , medicine , sensorineural hearing loss , hearing loss , audiometry , quality of life (healthcare) , nursing
To determine whether individuals older than 60 years of age suffering from profound, bilateral, sensorineural hearing loss and unable to use hearing aids can benefit from a cochlear implant in order to improve hearing performance. Additionally, to evaluate how they manage the external components of their implanted system.
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