Systematic Review of Quality of Life Assessments After Cochlear Implantation in Older Adults
Audiology and Neurotology
Andries, E., Gilles, A., et al. (2021).
Audiology and Neurotology, 26(2), 61-75.
This systematic review investigates changes in health-related quality of life before and after cochlear implantation in hearing-impaired adult (aged 50 years or older).
Antwerp University Hospital (Belgium); MED-EL (Austria)
<div>The data in this systematic review are included in another document which can be found in the Associated Article section below.</div>
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Longitudinal studies with retrospective and prospective study designs
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While a number of outcomes and instruments were used, studies generally reported significant improvements in health-related quality of life post cochlear implantation. Further research should focus on the development of standardized generic and disease-specific instruments to measure health-related quality of life, utility, and daily performance.
