Factors related to the satisfaction level of elderly hearing-impaired individuals with cochlear implants

This study investigated factors related to the satisfaction level of cochlear implants for the elderly. A survey was conducted by sending an anonymous self-reported questionnaire to medical facilities specializing in cochlear implantation throughout Japan and members of cochlear implant self-help groups aged 65 years and older. The subjects were divided into two age-based groups (under 75 and 75 years and older) to analyze the usage of cochlear implants. Binary logistic regression was performed to analyze factors related to the satisfaction level of the recipients with hearing improvements provided by cochlear implants (p