Christine Menapace - Identifying the Right Candidates for Cochlear Implants

Christine Menapace is the Vice President of Clinical Affairs for Cochlear, the global leader in implantable hearing solutions. Christine is an expert in clinical audiology, specifically in the field of implantable hearing technology. She has worked with Cochlear for over 25 years collectively, and she previously served as the Director of Clinical Studies. In her current role, she leads a team of 40 professionals that focus on clinical strategy.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

● Christine Menapace talks about discovering her passion for audiology
● How Christine helps patients through clinical affairs at Cochlear
● Updating the patient care model in audiology
● The importance of measuring outcomes for hearing tests
● Tips for identifying the right candidates for cochlear implants
● How often should you reassess your patients for implants?
● Looking into the future of cochlear implants

In this episode…

As cochlear implants become more accessible than ever, a new issue arises: How do you choose the right candidates?

It’s a more difficult question than it first appears. Cochlear implants are a powerful tool but are not always a perfect fit for every patient. Additionally, attempting to use cochlear implants with uncooperative candidates can be just as ineffective as an incompatible patient. There’s a lot that goes into finding the proper candidates and tuning the technology. For years, the company Cochlear has been at the forefront of implant technology, and now Christine Menapace is here to share what they’re doing to find the right patients.

In this episode of the ListenUp! Podcast, Dr. Mark Syms sits down with Christine Menapace, the Vice President of Clinical Affairs at Cochlear, to discuss how to evaluate candidates for cochlear implants. They go through the current systems and studies around cochlear implant solutions along with the technology itself. They also discuss how often candidates should be reassessed for implants. Check out this episode to hear all this and more!

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The Arizona Hearing Center is a cutting-edge hearing care facility providing comprehensive, family-focused care. Approximately 36 million Americans suffer from some sort of hearing loss, more than half of whom are younger than the age of 65. That’s why the team at the Arizona Hearing Center is focused on providing the highest-quality care using innovative technologies and inclusive treatment plans.

As the Founder of the Arizona Hearing Center, Dr. Mark Syms is passionate about helping patients effectively treat their hearing loss so that they can stay connected with their family and friends and remain independent. He knows first-hand how hearing loss can impact social connection and effective communication. By relying on three core values—empathy, education, and excellence—Dr. Syms and his team of hearing loss experts are transforming the lives of patients.

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