IU118 - More Is More: More Patients with More Hearing Can Access Cochlear Implants

Abstract:
Advancements in cochlear implant technology have expanded candidacy to patients with more residual hearing and diverse hearing loss profiles. This session explores new possibilities for utilizing cochlear implants with patients with preserved acoustic hearing after cochlear implantation, single-sided deafness (SSD), and bimodal listeners. Featuring insights from clinical experts, attendees will determine how patient-centered innovations aim to improve outcomes and quality of life for a broader population. Discover how these advancements transform clinical practice and elevate the standard of care for a growing population of cochlear implant candidates.

Summary:
There is a growing opportunity for more patients to benefit from cochlear implant technology thanks to MED-EL’s innovations. Advancements in candidacy criteria and cochlear implant techniques are enabling more patients, who may have previously been excluded, to obtain this intervention. This ensures that audiologists can expand access to care and achieve outcomes for patients with diverse hearing needs.

This session spotlights key advances in areas of expanded indications for cochlear implants, hearing preservation in cochlear implantation, cochlear implants for patients with single-sided deafness (SSD), and bimodal users.

With experts in the field, come explore how to evaluate and apply the latest cochlear implant candidacy criteria and innovative technologies to optimize hearing outcomes for more patients. By embracing these advancements, audiologists can ensure that all patients receive the best possible care and access to life-changing hearing solutions.

Brief Summary of Clinical Takeaways:
The clinical takeaway for this session is the ability to identify and apply expanded cochlear implant indications and innovative technologies to a growing group of candidates with residual hearing, single-sided deafness, or bimodal hearing needs.

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