Evaluation of auditory, visual and cognitive abilities related to speech understanding before and after cochlear implantation: a prospective longitudinal study in adults with a severe-to-profound hearing loss

Key Points

• This research aims to assess how auditory, visual, and cognitive abilities impact speech understanding following cochlear implantation.
• Conducted a prospective longitudinal study design.
• Included adults with severe-to-profound hearing loss.
• Evaluated auditory, visual, and cognitive abilities pre- and post-implantation.
• Highlighted the significance of a comprehensive evaluation for cochlear implant outcomes.
• Indicated improvements in speech understanding related to cognitive and auditory assessments.