Journal article
Cochlear Implants in the Elderly Recognizing a Frequently Missed Demographic of Surgical Candidates for Hearing Restoration
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CLINICS, v 3(2)
01 Apr 2018
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Abstract
Of the population over 70 years, 50% to 60% experience hearing impairment. Presbycusis is the most common etiology. Traditional hearing aids may not provide sufficient amplification. Sensorineural hearing loss usually cannot be reversed. Health care providers must recognize treatment modalities that might improve quality of life, including cochlear implants. Although substantial benefits and limited risks are associated with cochlear implantation, there remain a significant number of unrecognized potential candidates. Medical professionals have a shared responsibility to inform patients of all options for hearing rehabilitation, which requires understanding criteria for cochlear implants candidacy and understanding the potential benefits of cochlear implants.
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- Title
- Cochlear Implants in the Elderly Recognizing a Frequently Missed Demographic of Surgical Candidates for Hearing Restoration
- Creators
- Holly J. Baker - Drexel UniversityRobert T. Sataloff - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CLINICS, v 3(2)
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Number of pages
- 13
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Medicine
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000429468400008
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85042772512
- Other Identifier
- 991019312476604721
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