References
Benefits
Improved speech perception
“This prospective study demonstrates that cochlear implantation improves speech perception in an elderly population in quiet and in noise at 6 months after implantation, which is consistent with previously reported research. Speech perception continues to improve in quiet between 6 and 12 months, and was shown to remain stable for performance in noise after 6 months.”
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Better communication
“Our results suggest that, by improving hearing for verbal communication, cochlear implantation decreases the cognitive load and, as a consequence, may have a positive effect on attention, concentration, and executive function.” (Mosnier et al. 2015)
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Remaining socially active
“In particular, “Social participation” as a treatment success directly experienced by the patient reaches the level of the general population within only 6 months postoperatively and even exceeds this level 6 years after CI treatment.” (Issing et al. 2024)
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Quality of life improvement
“Our study data demonstrate a rapid and stable improvement in quality of life over the 6 years in elderly patients over the age of 65.” (Issing et al. 2024)
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Remaining Independent
“Better hearing not only improved individuals’ ability to communicate verbally, but also their ability to function independently on a daily basis.” (Cuda et al. 2024)
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Lower risk of cognitive decline related to hearing loss
“20% of the subjects aged 65–85 years had an abnormal score on at least three out of six subtests before CI provision; this decreased to only 5% after cochlear implantation. In general, cognitive functions significantly improved at six or at 12 months of CI use (22, 24).” (Völter et al. 2022)
More: Claes et al. 2018, Vasil et al. 2020, Zhan et al. 2020
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Reduced loneliness
“They appeared to feel less lonely and felt less handicapped by their hearing loss. Clinically and statistically significant gains in health utility, independence, loneliness, hearing ability and hearing handicap were observed regardless of young, middle or old old age group.” (Cuda et al. 2024)
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Improved quality of life for the communication partner
“Partners described being less concerned about the safety of the CI recipient, a reduction in the need for them to act as an interpreter for their spouse, and a reduction in stress associated with caring for their partner following cochlear implantation. Cochlear implantation has been found to enhance autonomy, normalcy, and social life satisfaction for CI recipients and, importantly, their partners.”
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Reduction in symptoms of depression
“After 1 year of CI use, the mean depression scores decreased significantly in both age groups: from 5.8±4.3 to 4.4±4.2 in the<60y group and from 7.3±5.3 to 6.3±4.4 in the≥60y group (Fig. 5C). A decrease in the depression scores was reported by 82% of participants in the<60 group and by 50% in the ≥60y group.”
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Better SNR
“Better hearing not only improved individuals’ ability to communicate verbally, but also their ability to function independently on a daily basis.” (Cuda et al. 2024)
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Potential tinnitus reduction
“Better hearing not only improved individuals’ ability to communicate verbally, but also their ability to function independently on a daily basis.” (Cuda et al. 2024)
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Natural sound quality of the CI
“Better hearing not only improved individuals’ ability to communicate verbally, but also their ability to function independently on a daily basis.” (Cuda et al. 2024)
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Music appreciation
“Better hearing not only improved individuals’ ability to communicate verbally, but also their ability to function independently on a daily basis.” (Cuda et al. 2024)