Analysis of the Impacts of Cochlear Implants in the Adults of Sensorineural Hearing Loss: What Is New and Not So New: A Literature Review

Sohail Ahmed, Haroon Akram, Yonghua Wang, Xiaohui Yan, Chenlu Wang, Wendi Shi

Abstract


PURPOSE: the purpose of this systematic review is to advise on advantages and clinical outcomes of Cochlear implants in adult population with sensorineural hearing loss.

Methods: A systematic search of several electronic databases, including PubMed and Embase, was used to identify relevant studies for inclusion.

RESULTS: 16 articles were included in our study most of the studies showed better speech recognition, quality of life, speech perception and social interactions. Consistent use of implant showed better results as well as early implantation.

CONCLUSION:

Early intervention and consistent use of implant is necessary for desired outcome. Sensorineural hearing loss have many different causes from simple infection to genetic mutations.

DOI: 10.7176/JHMN/93-05

Publication date:September 30th 2021


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