March 21, 2026International Journal of Audiology0 citations
Improvement in quality of life in patients with asymmetric hearing loss receiving hearing aid and cochlear implantation in a bimodal solution: a randomised controlled trial on the effect of optimal hearing aid use prior to cochlear implantation
To assess the impact of bimodal solutions on quality of life in patients with asymmetric hearing loss receiving cochlear implants.
Conducted a randomised controlled trial
Compared quality of life outcomes between bimodal solutions and traditional hearing aids
Evaluated effects before and after cochlear implantation
Bimodal solution significantly improved health-related quality of life (HRQoL)
Optimal hearing aid use before cochlear implantation showed no additional benefits
Patients using the bimodal solution reported higher satisfaction levels
Abstract
The bimodal solution improves HRQoL compared to new well-fitted HAs in CI candidates with AHL. Extending the use of new optimally fitted HAs before CI surgery is unnecessary.