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ERIC Number: EJ1413574
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0042-8639
EISSN: EISSN-2162-5158
Cochlear Implants for Children with Unilateral Hearing Loss: Debunking the Myths
Lisa R. Park
Volta Review, v123 n1 p45-57 2023
Cochlear implants (CIs) have revolutionized the field of audiology, providing a life-changing solution for children with bilateral profound hearing loss. Expanding criteria has allowed children with significant unilateral hearing loss (UHL) to benefit from this technology as well. The practice is not without controversy, however. While we have known since 1984 that children with UHL face educational challenges (Bess & Tharpe, 1984, 1986), watchful waiting until a child is old enough to be fitted with a Contralateral Routing of Signal (CROS) device has been the status quo (Bagatto, 2020; Bagatto et al., 2019). While research has continued to establish the benefits of cochlear implantation in this population, it has yet to become the standard of care. As is inherent in controversial practices, several myths and misconceptions surrounding the use of CIs for children with UHL pervade clinical hearing care systems. Here, we will debunk these myths by examining the evidence-based benefits and considerations associated with cochlear implantation in children with UHL. Through an analysis of current research and clinical evidence, we will highlight the potential advantages of CIs as a viable treatment option, promoting informed decision-making and improving the quality of life for children with UHL.
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. 3417 Volta Place NW, Washington, DC 20007. Tel: 202-337-5220; Fax: 202-337-8314; e-mail: periodicals@agbell.org; Web site: https://www.agbell.org/Advocacy/Volta-Review
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Speeches/Meeting Papers
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Language: English
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