Factors related to the satisfaction level of elderly hearing-impaired individuals with cochlear implants

Imagawa, Norie; Hirota, Eiko; Morino, Tsunetaro; Kojima, H.

doi:10.1016/j.anl.2020.04.010

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“…Overall, the patients were very satisfied with their CI, even though 30 of 40 patients reported that their remaining hearing difficulties still disturbed their activity capacity during the last two weeks. Imagawa et al [22] found in their study of satisfaction levels among CI users, comparing those over 75 with those under 75 years of age, that the elderly group was less satisfied with their CIs than the younger group, even though 93.3% of all subjects responded that they were "somewhat satisfied" or better. The factors that significantly influenced the satisfaction level were improvements in their ability to understand everyday conversations with family members and to have conversations at reception desks, such as those in banks and shops.…”

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“…Two respondents answered that they often have problems. Elderly CI users in the study by Imagawa et al [22] were highly independent, with basic operations such as attaching, turning on and off, charging batteries, exchanging batteries, and storing the device. However, they were less independent in more complex operations such as adjusting the volume, switching between programs, and exchanging cables.…”

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Do Patients Aged 85 Years and above Benefit from Their Cochlear Implants?

2023

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The present study aims to investigate the usage and benefits of cochlear implants (CIs) in elderly patients aged ≥85 years, including their device-handling issues, follow-ups, and the influence on their well-being. The patients answered one questionnaire regarding quality of life, EQ5D-3L , and one questionnaire, obtained from the Swedish CI quality register, regarding usage, handling, satisfaction, remaining difficulties, etc. The medical records were searched for the implantation date, implant model, speech processor model, monosyllabic (MS) word scores, infections over the implant, and compliance regarding scheduled visits to the clinic. The results show that most elderly patients are satisfied full-time users of their implants. Even though most patients had no problems handling their CI, handling issues must be considered. Recurring guidance and training on device operation are needed. We suggest that follow-up visits are essentially needed for this group of patients on a regular basis. CI surgery is considered a safe treatment, even for the elderly. Upgrads to new external equipment (e.g., sound processors) should not be excluded because of their age. The results suggested that the CI positively affected their well-being. This study was approved by the Swedish Ethical Review Authority (5/10-2021, Dnr: 2021-04970).

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Do Patients Aged 85 Years and above Benefit from Their Cochlear Implants?

2023

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“…Studies already published show the effectiveness of CI as a treatment for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss, and that the degree of satisfaction stands out in relation to the dissatisfaction presented by CI users ( 2 , 18 ) .…”

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Satisfaction and quality of life in cochlear implant users with long sensory deprivation

Ledesma,

Evangelista,

Alexandria

et al. 2023

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Purpose The aim of the study was to verify the level of satisfaction of CI users with long periods of hearing deprivation, highlighting the positive and negative aspects of the use of the device and their quality of life. Methods This is a analytical research, of the type observational cross-sectional study. The study was performed with 24 patients from a private Institute of Otorhinolaryngology. Three surveys were applied: Satisfaction with Amplification in Daily Life (SADL), International Outcome Inventory - Cochlear Implant (IOI - CI) to assess cochlear implant satisfaction and WHOQOL- bref to assess the quality of life. The results in the pre and post lingual groups were compared. Results The highest degree of satisfaction was reported with regard to personal image, positive effects, and how the users feel about their CI. The lowest degree of satisfaction was reported regarding the cost-benefit of the CI and the competitive noise. In the WHOQOL-bref assessment, the highest scores were found in physical, psychological and social relations domains. When comparing the results of the surveys, the pre and post-lingual groups showed no difference in relation to the achieved scores. Conclusion The participants had a high level of satisfaction with the use of cochlear implants. The longer the sensory deprivation time, the greater the degree of satisfaction with the device. The use of the CI electronic device reflects on the individual's quality of life.

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Factors related to the satisfaction level of elderly hearing-impaired individuals with cochlear implants

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Do Patients Aged 85 Years and above Benefit from Their Cochlear Implants?

Do Patients Aged 85 Years and above Benefit from Their Cochlear Implants?

Satisfaction and quality of life in cochlear implant users with long sensory deprivation

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