Perception of Environmental Sounds in Cochlear Implant Users: A Systematic Review
Frontiers in Neuroscience
Shafiro, V., Luzum, N., et al. (2021).
Frontiers in Neuroscience, 15, 788899.
This systematic review examines the effect of cochlear implantation on improved perception of environmental sounds in individuals with hearing loss.
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, National Institutes of Health
2000-2021
All pre/post study designs
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Most studies included post-lingual adult cochlear implant (CI) users with an average duration of CI use of 4.1 years. Overall, there were mixed findings regarding the impact of cochlear implantation on improved environmental sound perception. The authors noted that large participant variability and assessment limitations may have contributed to poor outcomes with further research using ecologically relevant assessment methods warranted.
