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Semin Hear 2018; 39(04): 390-404
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1670705
Review Article
Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Cochlear Implantation for Children and Adults with Severe-to-Profound Hearing Loss

Lavin K. Entwisle
1   Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota
3   Department of Otolaryngology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York
,
Sarah E. Warren
2   School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee
,
Jessica J. Messersmith
1   Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota
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26. Oktober 2018 (online)

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Abstract

Cochlear implants (CIs) have proven to be a useful treatment option for individuals with severe-to-profound hearing loss by providing improved access to one's surrounding auditory environment. CIs differ from traditional acoustic amplification by providing information to the auditory system via electrical stimulation. Both postlingually deafened adults and prelingually deafened children can benefit from a CI; however, outcomes with a CI can vary. Numerous factors can impact performance outcomes with a CI. It is important for the audiologist to understand what factors might play a role and impact performance outcomes with a CI so that they can effectively counsel the recipient and their family, as well as establish appropriate and realistic expectations with a CI. This review article will discuss the CI candidacy process, CI programming and postoperative follow-up care, as well as considerations across the lifespan that may affect performance outcomes with a CI.

Keywords

cochlear implant - cochlear implant candidacy - cochlear implant outcomes