Impact of Cochlear Implant on the Quality of Life in Post Lingual Deafened Adult Population in Tertiary Care Centre.

ABSTRACT: In India, 7-8% of the population is affected by post lingual deafness, which can lead to job dissatisfaction, depression, social withdrawal, and educational challenges. Despite the benefits, cochlear implantation in Northern India remains underutilized. This study examines the impact of cochlear implants on post lingual deafness, along with their etiology and indications. The study reviewed audiometric, clinical, and perioperative data of 50 adult patients (> 18 years) with bilateral post lingual severe to profound hearing loss, unresponsive to hearing aids, who underwent cochlear implantation between 2012 and 2024. Preoperative and postoperative demographic and audiometric data, operative details, postoperative therapy, and outcomes were assessed using hearing-specific quality of life mea

SUBMITTER: Aqib M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11890912 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature