Extra-cochlear implants: The patient's viewpoint

摘要: A subjective questionnaire has been used for assessing cochlear implantees. It provides information on the benefits and problems found after one year's use as viewed by patients. This is important to management of future subjects implantation. In three patients with a experience implant provision environmental sound improved speech loudness modulation were most appreciated benefits. Improved reading ability did not emerge greatest benefit, except in case good listening conditions. Alleviation tinnitus occurred only limited extent, patient out three.