Special Populations in Implantable Auditory Devices: Geriatric. [Review]
Citation: Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America. 2019 Feb 11Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America. 52(2):331-339, 2019 Apr.PMID: 30765093Institution: MedStar Washington Hospital CenterDepartment: OtolaryngologyForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal Article | ReviewSubject headings: *Bone-Anchored Prosthesis | *Presbycusis/px [Psychology] | *Presbycusis/rh [Rehabilitation] | *Quality of Life | Aged | Geriatric Assessment | Hearing Aids | Humans | Presbycusis/ep [Epidemiology] | Prosthesis Design | Speech PerceptionYear: 2019Local holdings: Available online from MWHC library: 1998 - presentISSN:- 0030-6665
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Hearing loss is common in the geriatric population. Most hearing loss is associated with presbycusis or age-related hearing loss, impacting one-third of individuals over 65 years and increasing in prevalence with age. Hearing loss impacts quality of life, psychological health, and cognition. Implantable auditory devices are an exceptional option to improve hearing and quality of life. Various implantable auditory devices have been implemented safely with significant improvement in communication and performance on auditory tasks. Counseling is essential to establishing realistic expectations. Rehabilitation may be required to optimize outcomes and auditory performance with use.
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