Completely-in-the-canal and bone anchored hearing aids: a review of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Record ID 32011001195
English
Authors' recommendations:
Limited evidence was identified regarding the acoustic and non-acoustic benefits of BAHA. The relevant included evidence was mainly observational studies which are associated with higher risk of bias. The health technology assessment from 2006 indicated that using BAHA for unilateral sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral implantation, and tinnitus were considered experimental patient indications. The authors of the systematic review indicated that due to the lack of evidence, caution should be used when advising patients on the non-acoustic benefits of the BAHA. None of the identified literature pertained to how BAHA would perform in environments that are not representative of typical day to day activities.No evidence was identified for the CIC hearing aids. No relevant economic studies were identified for BAHA or CIC hearing aids.No evidence was found that addressed the environmental demands of specific jobs, and therefore the applicability of the limited identified evidence should be considered when discussing possible treatments options with these patients.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2010
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Bone Conduction
- Deafness
- Prosthesis Design
- Prosthesis Implantation
Contact
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Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
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