PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Advances in medical/surgical intervention for hearing loss provide more alternatives than ever before for patients with progressive hearing loss. One of the most challenging situations, however, for both patients and providers is to consider when traditional hearing aids are not enough. This panel session will consider the evidence basis, clinical considerations, and ethical dilemmas that often surround the decision to proceed with medical/surgical treatments for pediatric and adult otologic patients.OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: List three objections listed by patients for why they delay medical/surgical treatments for hearing loss.OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Provide the evidence basis for cochlear implant candidacy, in terms of hearing thresholds and speech recognition scoresOUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Discuss three clinical challenges with bilateral implants, hybrid/bimodal stimulation, middle-ear implantable devices, and bone-anchored devices that may provide barriers to medical/surgical intervention.BACKGROUND STATEMENT: The recent easing of CI criteria is creating the need for more providers to have conversations with patients about the possibility that CI should be considered. Understanding the challenges better will assist non-otology providers in approaching treatment options that include CI.
- Provider:American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Foundation
- Activity Link: http://media.mycrowdwisdom.com.s3.amazonaws.com/aao-hnsf/2023_Annual_Meeting_Webcasts/23AMW2409903.mp4
- Start Date: 2023-10-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-10-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
- MOC Credit Details: ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS)
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Yes
- Measured Outcome: Community/Population Health, Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge, Learner Performance, Patient Health
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Otology