Efficacy of the Active Middle-Ear Implant in Patients With Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Journal of Laryngology & Otology
Butler, C. L., Thavaneswaran, P., et al. (2013).
Journal of Laryngology & Otology, 127 Suppl 2, S8-S16.
This systematic review compares the effectiveness of active middle-ear implants to external hearing aids on functional gain in individuals with mild, moderate, or severe sensorineural hearing loss.
Medical Services Advisory Committee, Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Through March 2012
Comparative studies
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"The evidence compiled in this review suggests that the active middle-ear implant is as effective as the external hearing aid in improving hearing outcomes in patients with [sensorineural hearing loss]" (p. S15).
