The effect of cochlear implantation on autonomy, participation and work in postlingually deafened adults: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This scoping review examines the available evidence on the effect of unilateral cochlear implantation (CI) in adults with postlingual bilateral hearing loss on societal-related outcomes in terms of work, autonomy and participation.

Methods

Five databases were searched (Pubmed, Web of Science, Embase, PsycINFO and Cochrane Library). Publications were screened in three steps on inclusion criteria. Of the 4230 screened publications, 110 met the inclusion criteria and were assessed for data extraction regarding outcomes "work", "autonomy", "participation". Study characteristics and key findings are presented and narratively described.

Results

Twenty-seven publications were included and categorized into retrospective (n = 3), cross-sectional (n = 18) or prospective

SUBMITTER: Nijmeijer HGB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8328847 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature