Postoperative optimization of cochlear implantation for single sided deafness and asymmetric hearing loss: a systematic review.
Kristofer G AndrenKevin DuffinMatthew T RyanCharles A RileyAnthony M TolisanoPublished in: Cochlear implants international (2023)
Few studies meeting inclusion criteria and small sample sizes highlight the need for further study. Formal auditory training did not appear to improve hearing outcomes. Programming techniques, such as CI signal delay, and hardware optimization, such as multidirectional and remote microphones, show promise to improve outcomes for SSD and AHL CI users.