Cochlear implants in adults

de Vries C S

Record ID 32004000065

English

Authors' objectives:

This study aims to assess the effects of cochlear implants in adults with bilateral sensorineural deafness, compared with conventional hearing aids or any other treatment.

Authors' recommendations: We found limited evidence from small, non-randomised studies that adults who receive cochlear implants have better audiological outcomes and quality of life than adults who do not. The studies provided very little information on adverse effects.

Authors' methods: Review

Details

Project Status: Completed

URL for project: http://www.wihrd.soton.ac.uk

Year Published: 2003

English language abstract: An English language summary is available

Publication Type: Not Assigned

Country: England

MeSH Terms

Adult
Cochlear Implants
Deafness
Hearing Disorders

Contact

Organisation Name: Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development

Contact Address: Pauline King. Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development, Boldrewood Medical School, Bassett Crescent East, Highfield, Southampton. SO16 7PX Tel. +44 1703 595661 Fax +44 1703 595662

Copyright: Bazian Ltd, Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development

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