Influence of depressive disorders, stress, and personality traits on quality of life after cochlear implantation.

Susen LailachPaula StephanJohanna MartinThomas ZahnertMarcus Neudert

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 (2023)

Stress symptoms and personality traits are significant predictive factors for disease-specific QOL, as well as hearing status. This should be considered in the preoperative consultation and in optimizing the rehabilitation process.

Keyphrases

stress induced
palliative care
bipolar disorder
patients undergoing
heat stress