Integrated bimodal and bilateral cochlear implant users: who performs better, and how do they compare with normal hearing listeners on a 'real-life' test battery?
OBJECTIVES Adults typically receive only one cochlear implant (CI). Bimodal fitting (i.e. a contralateral hearing aid) is recommended when aidable hearing remains. However, standard hearing aids typically function independently from a CI, requiring the user to integrate disparate signals. Integrated bimodal technology...