The Outcomes of Bilateral Bone Conduction Hearing Devices (BCHD) Implantation in the Treatment of Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review
Cochlear Implants International
Heath, E., Dawoud, M. M., et al. (2021).
Cochlear Implants International, 23(2), 95-108.
This systematic review investigates the effects of bilateral bone conduction hearing device implants on audiological, quality of life, and surgical outcomes in individuals with hearing loss who have not benefited from conventional hearing aids.
None declared
From database inception to May 24, 2020
Any study design (excluding case studies, conference abstracts, and review articles)
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Bilateral bone conduction hearing devices (BCHDs) demonstrated benefits for individuals with hearing loss. Audiological benefits included improved thresholds, speech-in-quiet understanding, and sound localization; however, BCHDs showed no significant change or a reduction in the detection of speech in noise, especially for noise presented from one side. The included studies did not report any surgical complications. Additional research on complications and outcomes of more recent devices is needed.
Bilateral bone conduction hearing devices (BCHDs) demonstrated overall improvements in quality of life as reported by the individual with hearing loss and by their regular communication partners (e.g., parents, teachers). The majority of BCHD recipients expressed satisfaction and would recommend BCHD to others.
