Patient perspectives on the need for improved hearing rehabilitation: A qualitative survey study of German cochlear implant users.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The electrical cochlear implant (eCI) partially restores hearing in individuals affected by profound hearing impairment (HI) or deafness. However, the limited resolution of sound frequency coding with eCIs limits hearing in daily situations such as group conversations. Current research promises future improvements in hearing restoration which may involve gene therapy and optical stimulation of the auditory nerve, using optogenetics. Prior to the potential clinical translation of these technologies, it is critical that patients are engaged in order to align future research agendas and technological advancements with their needs.

Methods

Here, we performed a survey study with hearing impaired, using an eCI as a means of hearing rehabilitation. We distributed a quest

SUBMITTER: Hunniford V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9899842 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature