Do people with cognitive impairment benefit from cochlear implants? A scoping review.

Piers D DawesHannah CrossRebecca MillmanIracema LeroiChristiane Völter

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2024)

People with cognitive impairment or dementia do benefit from cochlear implants. To inform policy and clinical practice, further data are needed about the broader benefits of cochlear implants for people with cognitive impairment or dementia, and referral, eligibility, and cochlear implant support needs for people with cognitive impairment and their caregivers.

Keyphrases

cognitive impairment
clinical practice
hearing loss
soft tissue
public health
primary care
palliative care
mental health
mild cognitive impairment