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Cochlear Implants Linked to Greater Social Quality-of-Life Gains

Researchers find that hearing aids and cochlear implants improve social quality of life and reduce perceived social handicap in adults with hearing loss.

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  1. Cochlear implants enhance social QoL more than hearing aids.
  2. 65 studies were included in the review.
  3. Primary outcome measure: social QoL indicated significant improvement.
  4. Cochlear implants: SMD of 1.37; Hearing aids: SMD of 0.62.
  5. Perceived social handicap improved significantly (SMD of -3.41). 

Source: JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery

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