Adults' cochlear implant journeys through care: a qualitative study

• Main Authors: Frances Rapport (Author), Sarah E. Hughes (Author), Isabelle Boisvert (Author), Catherine M. McMahon (Author), Jeffrey Braithwaite (Author), Mona Faris (Author), Mia Bierbaum (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Cochlear implants (CIs) can provide a sound sensation for those with severe sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), benefitting speech understanding and quality of life. Nevertheless, rates of implantation remain low, and limited research investigates journeys from traditional hearing...