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Seize the sound

Be the hearing specialist who helps your clients seize the sound.

Our team of experts starts with you

Nobody knows their clients better than you. That’s why we partner with you to make a real difference for clients whose hearing aids are no longer enough. By referring a client for a cochlear implant candidacy assessment, you’re demonstrating your commitment to improving the hearing and quality of life outcomes for your clients.

Cochlear implants are an established treatment for people of any age with moderately severe to profound hearing loss when hearing aids are no longer providing enough clarity of sound.1,2 Treating hearing loss with cochlear implants have been shown to provide greater social and personal engagement, improving overall well-being.3-6

Refer a client

Research has shown that adults who receive a cochlear implant show significant improvement in quality of life six months after receiving their implant, and they continue to benefit from these improvements 12 months later.5 Hearing clearly can help keep the mind sharp and reduce the risk of memory loss.6-12 It may help to improve concentration, attention, and executive function.6,13 Treating hearing loss helps clients stay connected to people, including remaining in the workforce longer.3,12,14 Do you have clients whose hearing aids are no longer enough? Adults who are eligible for a cochlear implant should receive it as soon as possible to maximise their outcomes.15

That’s why your referral could be life-changing.

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Referral Guidelines Australia

Cochlear implant may be the next step for your client. Discover how you can refer your clients towards better hearing.

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Referral Guidelines New Zealand

Explore when to consider a cochlear implant evaluation for your client and learn about the referral guidelines in New Zealand.

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Training and development

Find out how Cochlear’s professional education programmes can help you develop or enhance the skills you need to work with implantable hearing technology.

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Disclaimer

This material is intended for health professionals. If you are a consumer, please seek advice from your health professional about treatments for hearing loss. Outcomes may vary, and your health professional will advise you about the factors which could affect your outcome. Always read the instructions for use. Not all products are available in all countries. Please contact your local Cochlear representative for product information.

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References

  1. Buchman CA, Herzog JA, McJunkin JL, Wick CC, Durkovic N, Firszt JB, Kallogjeri D. Assessment of Speech Understanding after Cochlear Implantation in Adult Hearing Aid Users. A Nonrandomized Controlled Trial. JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. 2020;146(10):916-924.
  2. Leigh JR, Dettman SJ, Dowell RC. Evidence-based guidelines for recommending cochlear implantation for young children: Audiological criteria and optimizing age at implantation. International Journal of Audiology [Internet]. 2016;55: S9–18.
  3. Völter C, Götze L, Ballasch I, Harbert L, Dazert S, Thomas JP. Third-party disability in cochlear implant users. International Journal of Audiology [Internet]. 2022;1–8.
  4. Chen S, Karamy B, Shipp D, Nedzelski J, Chen J, Lin V. Assessment of the psychosocial impacts of cochlear implants on adult recipients and their partners. Cochlear Implants International [Internet]. 2016 Jan 1 [cited 2023 Sep 14];17(2):90–7.
  5. Völter C, Götze L, Dazert S, Falkenstein M, Thomas JP. Can cochlear implantation improve neurocognition in the aging population? Clin Interv 2018, 13: 701–712.
  6. Mosnier I, Bebear JP, Marx M, Fraysse B, Truy E, Lina-Granade G, Mondain M, Sterkers-Artières F, Bordure P, Robier A, Godey B, Meyer B, Frachet B, Poncet-Wallet C, Bouccara D, Sterkers O. Improvement of cognitive function after cochlear implantation in elderly patients. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2015, 141; (5):442-50.
  7. Yeo BSY, Song HJJMD, Toh EMS, Ng LS, Ho CSH, Ho R, et al. Association of Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants With Cognitive Decline and Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Neurology [Internet]. 2023;80(2):134–41.
  8. Huang AR, Jiang K, Lin FR, Deal JA, Reed NS. Hearing Loss and Dementia Prevalence in Older Adults in the US. JAMA. 2023;329(2):171–3. doi: 10.1001/jama.2022.20954.
  9. Mahmoudi E, Basu T, Langa K, McKee MM, Zazove P, Alexander N, Kamdar N. Can Hearing Aids Delay Time to Diagnosis of Dementia, Depression, or Falls in Older Adults? The American Geriatrics Society. 2019;67:2362-2369.
  10. Powell, D. S., Oh, E. S., Lin, F. R., & Deal, J. A. (2021). Hearing impairment and cognition in an aging world. Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology, 22(4), 387-403.
  11. Bott A, Saunders G. A scoping review of studies investigating hearing loss, social isolation and/or loneliness in adults. International Journal of Audiology [Internet]. 2021;60(sup2):30–46.
  12. Hughes SE, Boisvert I, McMahon CM, Steyn A, Neal K. Perceived listening ability and hearing loss: Systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis. PloS One [Internet]. 2022 Oct 25;17(10): e0276265.
  13. Bess FH, Hornsby BWY. Commentary: Listening Can Be Exhausting—Fatigue in Children and Adults with Hearing Loss. Ear and Hearing [Internet]. 2014;35(6):592–9.
  14. Helvik A-S, Krokstad S, Tambs K. Hearing loss and risk of early retirement. The HUNT Study. European Journal of Public Health [Internet]. 2013;23(4):617–22.
  15. Buchman CA, Herzog JA, McJunkin JL, Wick CC, Durkovic N, Firszt JB, Kallogjeri D. Assessment of Speech Understanding after Cochlear Implantation in Adult Hearing Aid Users. A Nonrandomized Controlled Trial. JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. 2020;146(10):916-924.