Predictors of Short-Term Changes in Quality of Life after Cochlear Implantation

AlexandrosSfakianakis shared this article with you from Inoreader Predictors of Short-Term Changes in Quality of Life after Cochlear Implantation via Otology & Neurotology - Published Ahead-of-Print Objective This study aimed 1) to measure the effect of cochlear implantation on health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) using the Cochlear Implant Quality of Life (CIQOL) questionnaire and 2) to determine audiologic, demographic, and non-CI/hearing-related QOL factors influencing the CIQOL. Study Design Prospective observational study. Setting Tertiary referral center. Patients and Interventions Thirty-seven adult patients with sensorineural hearing loss undergoing cochlear implantation. Main Outcome Measure(s) CIQOL-global score preimplantation and 6 months postimplantation. Physical function score as measured by the short-form survey, audiologic, and demographic variables. Results CIQOL showed significant improvement from preimplantation to 6 months postactivation with a mean difference of 14.9 points (95% confidence interval, 11.3 to 18.5, p View on Web

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