Ethnic differences in etiologies and audiological outcomes of cochlear implantation in Israeli children
Ethnic differences in cochlear implant outcomes persist despite Israel's universal healthcare system, reflecting the impact of unmeasured social, cultural, and behavioral factors. These findings underscore the importance of individualized treatment strategies that consider both biological and sociocultural factors to optimize outcomes for all populations.
Authors
- Shanit Rich
- Rema Jbarah
- Michal Kaufmann Yehezkely
- Yael Levi
- Salma Khoury Shoufani
- Sagit Stern Shavit
Institutions
- Jerusalem College of Technology (IL)
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem (IL)
- Azrieli College of Engineering Jerusalem (IL)
- Hadassah Medical Center (IL)
- Jerusalem University College (IL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
- Published
- 2025-12-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-025-09938-0
- Primary Topic
- Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem