Association of Bone Conduction Devices for Single-Sided Sensorineural Deafness With Quality of Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
JAMA Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery
Hampton, T., Milinis, K., et al. (2022).
JAMA Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery, 148(1), 35-42.
This systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the effect of bone conduction devices on quality of life in adults with single-sided sensorineural deafness.
Wellcome Trust (United Kingdom)
January 1, 1978 to June 24, 2021
Prospective interventional studies with greater than 10 subjects
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Findings demonstrated significant improvements in hearing-specific quality of life measures, including global Abbreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit (APHAB) scores and Speech, Spatial and Qualities of Hearing Scale (SSQ) hearing qualities and speech subscales. No significant changes were noted in generic quality of life measures, including mean Health Utilities Index-3 (HUI-3) scores. Limitations to this review included mild to moderate risk of bias within included studies and heterogeneity of study designs. Further research is indicated.
