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Introducing: The Quality of Life in People With Hearing Loss Questionnaire
Clinicians and researchers can use the new “Quality of Life in People with Hearing Loss Questionnaire (HL-QoL)” to assess how hearing loss and treatment affect an individual’s quality of life. As the first validated questionnaire based on the WHO’s international classification of functioning, disability, and health, it is designed to assess hearing outcomes while providing a holistic perspective.
Factors Affecting Communication Outcomes in Pediatric Cochlear Implantation
What factors affect communication outcomes in pediatric cochlear implantation? Research has revealed that age at implantation, family environment, additional disabilities, communication mode, and technological and surgical factors can all influence outcomes.
Hearing Loss is the Number One Modifiable Risk Factor for Dementia
With the global population of 7.8 billion expected to reach 9.9 billion by 2050, the challenges for healthcare systems are well documented. However, as the population ages this adds a further layer of complexity. The United Nations note that in the next 30 years the percentage of adults over 60 will rise to 21.4% from