Abstract
Several articles show the audiologic benefits of cochlear implants, although it is still necessary to prove their impact on quality of life. In this study, 36 Med-El processor users were included. The Glasgow Benefit Inventory (GBI) was used to measure changes in quality of life, and another questionnaire was used to evaluate the communication abilities. Eighty-six percent of the patients answered our questionnaire. The quality of life improved significantly according to the specific questionnaire.
Quality of life in cochlear implanted patients
 
  Key words
 
 
  
   Cochlear Implants
  
 
 
  
   Quality of Life
  
 
 
  
   Hearing loss
  
 
 
  
   Insertion Depth
  
 
Abstract
Several articles show the audiologic benefits of cochlear implants, although it is still necessary to prove their impact on quality of life.
In this study, 36 Med-El processor users were included.
The Glasgow Benefit Inventory (GBI) was used to measure changes in quality of life, and another questionnaire was used to evaluate the communication abilities.
Eighty-six percent of the patients answered our questionnaire.
The quality of life improved significantly according to the specific questionnaire.
The average total benefit obtained with the GBI was +41, and the average scores related to general, social and physics benefits were +57, +16, and +3, respectively.
No significant difference was found between quality of life and other parameters like insertion depth of the array, etiology or duration of the <dis>deafness</dis>.
Abstract
Several articles show the audiologic benefits of cochlear implants, although it is still necessary to prove their impact on quality of life.
In this study, 36 Med-El processor users were included.
The Glasgow Benefit Inventory (GBI) was used to measure changes in quality of life, and another questionnaire was used to evaluate the communication abilities.
Eighty-six percent of the patients answered our questionnaire.
The quality of life improved significantly according to the specific questionnaire.
The average total benefit obtained with the GBI was +41, and the average scores related to general, social and physics benefits were +57, +16, and +3, respectively.
No significant difference was found between quality of life and other parameters like insertion depth of the array, etiology or duration of the deafness.
Abstract
Several articles show the audiologic benefits of cochlear implants, although it is still necessary to prove their impact on quality of life. In this study, 36 Med-El processor users were included. The Glasgow Benefit Inventory (GBI) was used to measure changes in quality of life, and another questionnaire was used to evaluate the communication abilities. Eighty-six percent of the patients answered our questionnaire. The quality of life improved significantly according to the specific questionnaire.