Neuropsychological Assessments to Explore the Cognitive Impact of Cochlear Implants: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Hearing loss constitutes a modifiable risk factor for dementia. Auditory rehabilitation with devices such as cochlear implants (CIs) has been reported to prevent cognitive decline in older adults. However, post-implant cognitive effects remain highly heterogeneous across studies. Thus, the aim of this review is to synthesize the evidence on cognitive outcomes and their interplay with speech perception, quality of life (QoL), and psychological status. Methods: A bibliographic search was conducted following PRISMA guidelines from January 2015 to July 2025. Studies were eligible if they included adult CI candidates who completed cognitive and audiometric assessments. In total, 43 studies, including longitudinal and cross-sectional designs, were reviewed. S

SUBMITTER: Villarreal-Garza B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12608580 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature