Trends in pediatric cochlear implants: The dual impact of COVID-19 and Lebanon’s crisis
Despite economic hardship, the demand for pediatric CIs persisted, with families turning to private and charitable sources. Enhanced government support and the classification of CIs as essential health services are vital. Early diagnosis and intervention should be prioritized to improve outcomes in children with hearing loss.
Authors
- Gabriel Dunya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0669-5566)
- Jorge Fouad Maalouf (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3550-6357)
- Maged T. Ghoche (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9228-7498)
Institutions
- American University of Beirut Medical Center (LB)
- Lebanese American University (LB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-09-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0331234
- Primary Topic
- Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00