Cognitive Abilities and Quality of Life After Cochlear Implantation in the Elderly
Conclusion: Cochlear implantation improves autonomy and the QoL in the elderly. Cognitive functions are not influenced by surgery, but executive functions appear to benefit from implantation. Age should not be a limiting factor, and cochlear implantation can be proposed as an efficient treatment for severe-to-profound hearing loss in the elderly.
Source: Otology and Neurotology - Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Highlights of the Aci Alliance 14Th International CI Conference Source Type: research
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