Reviewing the 60/60 referral criteria for cochlear implant candidacy evaluation in the Australian context

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Authors

Cathy Sucher · The University of Western Australia

Michael Fraser · The University of Western Australia

Teresa A. Zwolan · Michigan Institute of Urology

Robert Eikelboom · The University of Western Australia

Abstract

An Australian-adapted "60/70" rule (3FAHL ≥60 dBHL and unaided phoneme score ≤70%) in either ear is a simple guideline that provides clarity for local practitioners when to referring for CI candidacy evaluation.

Topics & Keywords

Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation Ear Surgery and Otitis Media Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Audiology

DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2026.2643447

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