Advances in Hearing Rehabilitation Technologies Innovations in Auditory Prosthetics, Digital Therapeutics and Artificial Intelligence-Driven Hearing Care

Dr. Aanieq Moghal, Komal Sharma, Anupama Choudhary

Hearing Rehabilitation; Hearing Aids; Cochlear Implants; Auditory Prosthetics; Computational Audiology; Artificial Intelligence in Audiology.

Hearing impairment represents one of the most prevalent sensory disabilities worldwide and significantly affects communication, social interaction, cognitive functioning, and overall quality of life. Advances in hearing rehabilitation technologies have transformed the management of hearing loss through the development of sophisticated assistive devices, digital auditory processing systems, and emerging artificial intelligence-based solutions. This cross-sectional analytical study examines technological advancements in hearing rehabilitation and evaluates their clinical effectiveness in improving auditory outcomes and quality of life among 186 individuals with moderate to severe hearing impairment. Advanced digital hearing aids and cochlear implant technologies significantly improve speech perception, auditory processing, and communication abilities. Cochlear implant users demonstrated the highest improvement in speech recognition scores (74.6, F=5.89, p=0.003). AI-based auditory processing systems and tele-rehabilitation platforms further enhance rehabilitation outcomes by providing personalised therapy programmes and remote monitoring capabilities. The study underscores the need for equitable access to advanced hearing rehabilitation services through telemedicine, community health programmes, and AI-driven therapeutic innovations.

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