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Functional use of the nucleus® 22‐channel cochlear implant in the elderly
Author(s) -
Horn Karl L.,
McMahon Nancy B.,
Mcmahon Daniel C.,
Lewis Jan S.,
Barker Mary,
Gherini Stuart
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-199103000-00011
Subject(s) - cochlear implant , audiology , cochlear implantation , implant , medicine , quality of life (healthcare) , cochlear nucleus , psychology , nucleus , surgery , psychiatry , nursing
A questionnaire was sent to 101 Nucleus 22-channel cochlear implant recipients aged 65 years and older to investigate the perceived impact of cochlear implantation on their quality of life. The questionnaire was designed to gain insight into the patient's daily use of the Nucleus implant. Sixty-seven questionnaires were returned over a 3-month period. The results of the survey showed that elderly cochlear implant patients obtained similar benefits to younger adult patients who were implanted with the same device. We believe that the results of this study will aid other centers when counseling elderly patients on the expected daily functional benefits of this device.