Geriatric cochlear implantation

Jennifer D. Yeagle; Kristin M. Ceh; Howard W. Francis

doi:10.1016/j.otot.2010.03.003

Geriatric cochlear implantation

Jennifer D. Yeagle, Kristin M. Ceh, Howard W. Francis

School of Medicine

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Abstract

Cochlear implantation allows for improved communication and quality of life in elderly individuals with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss and poor word discrimination. Medical and psychosocial factors, however, pose additional challenges that can impact desired cochlear implant outcomes. Risks associated with cochlear implantation are not significantly increased with age. Special consideration should, however, be given to the peri-operative needs of this population and added risks associated with the recovery process. A thorough multidisciplinary approach to candidacy evaluation is necessary to minimize intervention risks, and develop appropriate expectations by the patient and family members. Post-operative rehabilitation including the development of strategies for better communication in real world conditions is underutilized, but is likely to increase success with a cochlear implant.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	266-271
Number of pages	6
Journal	Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Volume	21
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otot.2010.03.003
State	Published - Dec 1 2010

Keywords

Cochlear implantation
Elderly
Geriatric
Hearing loss
Outcomes
Presbycusis
Psychosocial
Rehabilitation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology

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