Factors influencing the outcome of cochlear implantation: what role is played by secondary and post-secondary education?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individual cognitive abilities are increasingly discussed as a potential factor influencing the outcomes of cochlear implant (CI) treatment. In this context, the present study investigated a possible correlation between the secondary and post-secondary education of a large cohort of CI recipients and their speech comprehension. Other variables with a potential influence on the treatment outcome included age at implantation, the duration of hearing loss, and the treatment mode.

Methods

The study included data of n = 326 patients from the audiology database of the Frankfurt University ENT Clinic. Secondary and post-secondary education histories were collected as part of the anamnesis using a questionnaire. Speech comprehension was assessed using the Freiburg monosyl

SUBMITTER: Broeder C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12672826 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature