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ArticleFrontiers in neurology2025

Cognitive function and speech outcomes after cochlear implantation in older adults.

Tadao Yoshida, Masumi Kobayashi, Daisuke Hara, Rikako Taniguchi, Yukari Fukunaga, Michihiko Sone

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Tadao YoshidaDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan.
Masumi KobayashiDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan.
Daisuke HaraDepartment of Rehabilitation, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan.
Rikako TaniguchiDepartment of Rehabilitation, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan.
Yukari FukunagaDepartment of Rehabilitation, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan.
Michihiko SoneDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan.

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Abstract

Background: The impact of cochlear implantation on cognitive function in older adults and the relationship between preoperative cognitive ability and postoperative speech perception remain poorly understood. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of cochlear implant use on cognitive function in older adults and to explore the association between preoperative cognitive ability and postoperative speech discrimination. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study at a university hospital between June 2017 and March 2025. Thirty cochlear implant recipients aged ≥61 years were included, with 21 receiving unilateral implants and nine receiving bilateral implants. All participants underwent cognitive assessments both preoperatively and postoperatively. We analyzed the cognitive function test results before and after cochlear implantation. The primary outcomes measured were: (1) the correlation between preoperative cognitive test scores and postoperative speech discrimination scores; and (2) longitudinal changes in postoperative cognitive function. Results: A significant positive correlation was observed between preoperative Kohs Block Design Test scores and postoperative speech discrimination scores ( Conclusion: Cognitive assessments performed during the preoperative CI evaluation may yield valuable insights into postoperative outcomes in older adults. Additionally, long-term postoperative cognitive function is generally preserved, with the potential for improvement following cochlear implantation.

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auditorycochlear implantationcognitive functionhearing lossspeech perception

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PMCPMC12286825

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