The Risk of Becoming a Cochlear Implant Non-user or Minimal-user in a Patient Cohort From Denmark 2010-2022

Otology & Neurotology 2026

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Authors: Martin Abou-Taha, Thomas Hudlebusch Meldgaard, Jesper Hvass Schmidt, Christian Emil Faber, Jesper Roed Sørensen
DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000004854
Cited by: 0
References: 31

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Cochlear implant (CI) non-use and minimal-use are important, but sparsely investigated parameters. This study investigates the risk of becoming a CI non-user or a minimal-user in a post-lingual deafness adult population. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. SETTING: Tertiary medical institution. MATERIALS AND METHODS: All adult patients (18 years or above) who received CI surgery at a single center from 2010 to 2022 (n=599) were invited to participate in a questionnaire study concerning the CI usage after surgery. The questionnaire information was combined with data from medical records. Non-use was defined as never/rarely usage of the device. Minimal-users were patients who reported

Fields of Study & Subjects

Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation Hearing Impairment and Communication Ear Surgery and Otitis Media

Publication details

Journal / source
Otology & Neurotology
Volume
47
Issue
4
Pages
593–598
Publication date
4 February 2026
Language
EN