About this Research Topic
Cochlear implants have revolutionized the field of audiology by allowing individuals with severe to profound hearing loss to regain their auditory function. Cochlear implants are electronic devices that stimulate the auditory nerve directly, bypassing the inner ear's damaged or non-functioning hair cells. Cochlear implants consist of an external speech processor and an internal implant with an electrode array surgically inserted into the cochlea. Despite their success, there are several areas where technological advancements can be made to enhance their performance and outcomes.
The main goal of this issue is to highlight the emergence of new technology in CI systems designs in addition to the new procedures used for evaluating the outcomes of CI, especially in complex or unusual cases. Additionally, this research proposal explores the future of cochlear implants, focusing on the use of different Auditory evoked potentials in evaluating Cochlear Implant patients from various aspects, such as audibility with CIs, the neural plasticity related to CI use, addressing the potential benefits of CI in improving the cognitive function of cochlear implantees, and the impact of residual hearing on CI performance will also be assessed. This issue also addressed the challenges and the continuous improvement of cochlear implant outcomes as well as the well-being of the recipients. In addition, the findings from this issue will guide the development of next-generation cochlear implant systems and optimize clinical practice in audiology, ultimately benefiting individuals with severe to profound hearing loss.
The scope of this Research Topic will be the following:
Recent technology in CI electrode designs
The use of AEPs as objectives measures for the evaluation of the CI outcomes
The use of bimodal stimulation
The concept of hearing preservation and its impact on CI outcomes
The main goal of this issue is to highlight the emergence of new technology in CI systems designs in addition to the new procedures used for evaluating the outcomes of CI, especially in complex or unusual cases. Additionally, this research proposal explores the future of cochlear implants, focusing on the use of different Auditory evoked potentials in evaluating Cochlear Implant patients from various aspects, such as audibility with CIs, the neural plasticity related to CI use, addressing the potential benefits of CI in improving the cognitive function of cochlear implantees, and the impact of residual hearing on CI performance will also be assessed. This issue also addressed the challenges and the continuous improvement of cochlear implant outcomes as well as the well-being of the recipients. In addition, the findings from this issue will guide the development of next-generation cochlear implant systems and optimize clinical practice in audiology, ultimately benefiting individuals with severe to profound hearing loss.
The scope of this Research Topic will be the following:
Recent technology in CI electrode designs
The use of AEPs as objectives measures for the evaluation of the CI outcomes
The use of bimodal stimulation
The concept of hearing preservation and its impact on CI outcomes
Keywords: clinical research, cochlear implant, recent advances, hearing aid, audiology, otology, neurootology, tinnitus, neural plasticity, technology, bimodal stimulation, hearing preservation
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