This systematic review aimed to clarify the current status of environmental sound perception in individuals with hearing loss using hearing aids and/or cochlear implants, and to identify effective support methods.
✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦
No immediate practice change; findings map the current evidence base and may highlight gaps in rehabilitation counselling on environmental sound awareness, but no specific clinical protocol change is indicated yet.
✦ Why It Matters ✦
Environmental sound awareness is a critical but underexplored dimension of hearing rehabilitation, and clarifying the evidence base could shape future outcome measures and device fitting goals.
✦ Key Points ✦
- 01Systematic review synthesises evidence on environmental sound perception in hearing aid and cochlear implant users.
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