Background The significance of medical implants goes beyond technical functioning and
reaches into everyday life, with consequences for individuals as well as society. Ethical …

Objectives The current study aimed to identify and map the available evidence surrounding
cochlear implantation (CI) in older adults. Five outcomes were evaluated: speech perception …

Objective: To determine audiological and clinical results of cochlear implantation in children
with congenital single sided deafness (SSD), with an emphasis on children implanted before …

Background Better self-management control in cancer survivors would benefit their
functional status, quality of life, and health service utilization. Factors such as self-efficacy …

The indications for cochlear implantation have expanded over time due to evidence
demonstrating identification and implantation of appropriate cochlear implant (CI) …

Objectives: Functional outcomes following cochlear implantation have traditionally been
focused on word and sentence recognition, which, although important, do not capture the …

The aim of the study was to evaluate mental distress and health-related quality of life in
patients with bilateral partial deafness (high-frequency sensorineural hearing loss) before …

Purpose There is a well-established relationship between hearing loss and psychological
symptoms. To ensure audiological rehabilitation is provided appropriately for older adults …

Background: Nursing students in many countries have been reported to experience high
levels of stress and psychological distress. Health habits could potentially mediate the …

Objective Self-esteem is a good predictor of mental health and is crucial for well-being and
psychological functioning. It is especially important in situations where there are potential …