Comparison of utility measures and auditory performance in children with cochlear implants and hearing aids in India: a cross-sectional study

Key Points

• This research aims to compare health-related quality of life and auditory performance between children using cochlear implants and those using hearing aids.
• Cross-sectional design
• Assessment of auditory performance
• Evaluation using HRQoL tools
• Comparison of cochlear implants and hearing aids users
• Cochlear implants significantly improve HRQoL compared to hearing aids
• Auditory performance is better in children with cochlear implants
• HUI-3 is effective in measuring these differences