Adults’ cochlear implant journeys through care: a qualitative study

Adults’ cochlear implant journeys through care: a qualitative study

Abstract Background Cochlear implants (CIs) can provide a sound sensation for those with severe sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), benefitting speech understanding and quality of life. Nevertheless, rates of implantation remain low, and limited research investigates journeys from traditional hearing...

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Main Authors: Frances Rapport, Sarah E. Hughes, Isabelle Boisvert, Catherine M. McMahon, Jeffrey Braithwaite, Mona Faris, Mia Bierbaum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Sensorineural hearing loss
Cochlear implants
Hearing aids
Quality of life
Professional practice
Audiologists
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-020-05334-y

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