Expert opinion: Can different assessments be used to overcome current candidacy issues?

Expert opinion: Can different assessments be used to overcome current candidacy issues?

Cochlear Implants Int. 2016 Mar 31;:1-5

Authors: Lamb B

Abstract
Since the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) review of cochlear implantation in 2009, [National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). 2009. Cochlear implants for children and adults with severe to profound deafness. NICE technology appraisal guidance [TAG166]. [cited 2016 February 15] Available from: http://ift.tt/1SgcZbD accessed 08/02/2016 and reviewed at http://ift.tt/1WwdpOi ] there have been a number of significant changes to our understanding of the impact of severe-to-profound hearing loss on quality of life and comorbidity with life limiting illness. There have been questions about the validity of current methods of assessing candidacy for cochlear implants. There have also been significant improvements in the effectiveness of implants, the age of successful implantation and a reduction in costs. Additionally, the costs to the health and welfare system of not addressing severe-to-profound hearing loss are often not considered when assessing costs and benefits of this technology and when assessing candidacy criteria. Consideration of these changes since the NICE review suggests the need for an urgent review of the current guidance.

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