Abstract

The aim of this study was to find out how candidacy criteria have evolved differently across the globe. Candidacy criteria and outcome measurements applied in 19 HEARRING clinics were analyzed. Candidacy criteria vary between clinics. Overall, both bilateral implantation and cochlear implantation in patients with single-sided deafness are becoming more frequent. Standardized outcome measurement instruments need to be applied to provide access to the hearing world to all patients with hearing loss who would benefit from cochlear implantation.

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