Postoperative improvement of cochlear implants in the elderly: Examination of the hearing ability, life satisfaction and social activity outcomes

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  • 高齢期人工内耳装用者の術後の改善:
  • 聴取能, 生活満足度と社会的活動の検討

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<p>Introduction: To study improvement of life satisfaction and social activity outcomes in elderly patients with cochlear implants.</p><p>Methods: A mail survey was conducted using an anonymous self-reported questionnaire of cochlear implantation surgery facilities and people with hearing disabilities in Japan.</p><p>Result: A total of 75 cochlear implant users aged 65 years old or over. Subjects reported postoperative hearing improvement with about 80% of daily conversations with familiar people (speech-language-hearing therapist and family members). In regard to improvement in life satisfaction, more than half of the users reported improvement in their health views and life satisfaction. In regard to improvement in social activity outcomes, the scores for personal activities, such as hobbies and other activities, and friend visits, were higher after the implant surgery than before.</p><p>Conclusion: This study was conducted to elucidate the efficacy of cochlear implants in elderly hearing-impaired individuals. The results indicate that the security of hearing afforded by cochlear implants improves the quality of life, as well as the daily conversations with familiar people, of elderly individuals, and helps the elderly to participate positively in the community.</p>

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  • AUDIOLOGY JAPAN

    AUDIOLOGY JAPAN 62 (6), 622-631, 2019-12-28

    Japan Audiological Society

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