Long-term Benefit of Unilateral Cochlear Implantation on Quality of Life and Speech Perception in Bilaterally Deafened Patients

Conclusion: This is the first prospective study to show results in regard to speech perception and HRQoL and their correlation during a 2-year follow-up after unilateral CI in bilaterally deafened patients. Our results for speech perception and HRQoL showed a significant improvement during the 6-month follow-up that remained stable thereafter during a 24-month follow-up, even after finishing the hearing rehabilitation program.
Source: Otology and Neurotology - Category: ENT & OMF Tags: HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2016 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE GERMAN AUDIOLOGY & NEUROTOLOGY GROUP (ADANO) IN BERLIN Source Type: research