Special Populations in Implantable Auditory Devices: Geriatric

Hearing loss is common in the geriatric population. Most hearing loss is associated with presbycusis or age-related hearing loss, impacting one-third of individuals over 65 years and increasing in prevalence with age. Hearing loss impacts quality of life, psychological health, and cognition. Implant...

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Published inOtolaryngologic clinics of North America Vol. 52; no. 2; pp. 331 - 339
Main Author Briggs, Selena E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.2019
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Aged
Bone-Anchored Prosthesis
Geriatric Assessment
Hearing Aids
Humans
Presbycusis - epidemiology
Presbycusis - psychology
Presbycusis - rehabilitation
Prosthesis Design
Quality of Life
Speech Perception
Bone conduction hearing aid
Implantable
Implantable hearing aid
Elderly
Geriatric
Hearing loss
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Summary:Hearing loss is common in the geriatric population. Most hearing loss is associated with presbycusis or age-related hearing loss, impacting one-third of individuals over 65 years and increasing in prevalence with age. Hearing loss impacts quality of life, psychological health, and cognition. Implantable auditory devices are an exceptional option to improve hearing and quality of life. Various implantable auditory devices have been implemented safely with significant improvement in communication and performance on auditory tasks. Counseling is essential to establishing realistic expectations. Rehabilitation may be required to optimize outcomes and auditory performance with use.
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ISSN:1557-8259
DOI:10.1016/j.otc.2018.11.009