The clinical assessment of cochlear implant patients.
This study outlines the clinical assessment procedures adopted in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Melbourne for patients being considered for a cochlear implant. As the procedure is new and requires rigorous evaluation, it is considered preferable only to operate on a limited number of patients, and ensure that they have a thorough evaluation both before and after surgery. This should be carried out by a team whose members have experience in otology, audiology, aural rehabilitation, acoustics and psychology. The indications and contraindications for surgery are also outlined.
D001299:Audiometry / Q000379:methods; D003051:Cochlea / Q000601:surgery*; D003638:Deafness / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D004423:Ear / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004558:Electric Stimulation / Q000379:methods; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D006310:Hearing Aids; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011581:Psychological Tests / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography