Cochlear Implantation Outcomes in Adults With Single-Sided Deafness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Otology & Neurotology
Daher, G. S., Kocharyan, A., et al. (2023).
Otology & Neurotology, 44(4), 297-309.
This systematic review and meta-analysis explores the impact of cochlear implantation in adults with single-sided deafness on outcomes of spatial hearing, tinnitus, and quality of life.
No funding received
2008 to September 2, 2021
All research designs excluding case reports, reviews, and case series with fewer than 10 patients
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<div>Findings demonstrated that cochlear implant use was associated with improved speech recognition in noise for adults with single-sided deafness. Cochlear implant use was additionally associated with improvements in sound source localization, reductions in patient-reported tinnitus severity and loudness, and improvements in quality of life. Limitations to this review include heterogeneity between studies and small sample sizes. Further research is indicated.</div>
