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Cochlear Implant in the Elderly: Results in Terms of Speech Perception and Quality of Life
Francesca Forli1, Francesco Lazzerini2, Susanna Fortunato1
1ENT Audiology and Phoniatric Unit, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
Objectives:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the results after cochlear implant (CI) in elderly patients and to compare them to those obtained in younger adult patients. A possible correlation between the results in older CI recipients and some variables of the patients was also investigated.
Methods:
The sample consisted of 107 patients over 40 years of age at surgery divided into 3 subgroups according to age at implantation. Results in terms of speech perception in silence and with background noise were compared between the 3 groups. The patients also completed the Glasgow Benefits Inventory (GBI) questionnaire.
Results:
Older patients achieved significant benefits after CI with regard to speech perception in silence and with background noise. We also recorded benefits for the GBI.
Discussion:
In line with the literature, our data confirm that CI is an effective procedure also in elderly patients, conferring benefits in speech perception and quality of life.
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