Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City Advances Hearing Implant Care with Rapid Activation Programme
The leading Abu Dhabi hospital has announced a breakthrough in cochlear implant treatment, enabling device activation within 24 to 48 hours of surgery at its second annual gathering on hearing solutions.
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, the emirate’s premier institution for complex and serious medical care, has marked a significant advancement in hearing implant provision. Working in collaboration with MED-EL, the hospital recently convened the second edition of its Annual Gathering for Advances in Hearing Implant Solutions, drawing together medical specialists, patients and families to examine contemporary developments in the field.
A cornerstone announcement emerged from the gathering: eligible patients receiving cochlear implants may now have their devices activated between 24 to 48 hours following surgery, subject to appropriate clinical assessments. This represents a meaningful reduction in the interval between surgical intervention and device activation, permitting patients to commence rehabilitation and restore their hearing considerably sooner than previous protocols permitted.
The programme encompassed a keynote address illuminating advances in contemporary hearing solutions, complemented by a panel discussion featuring specialists and patients sharing their experiences of living with hearing implants. These sessions provided valuable perspectives on the patient journey, incorporating both professional medical insight and lived experience from families navigating hearing loss.
The gathering created substantial opportunities for patients and families to engage directly with experts and access detailed information about comprehensive support services available throughout their care pathway. Dedicated exhibition spaces showcased audiology and rehabilitation facilities, whilst a dedicated children’s programme ensured younger attendees and their families felt welcomed and engaged.
The event underscores Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City’s commitment to delivering integrated, multidisciplinary care throughout the entire patient journey. By coordinating specialist medical expertise with rehabilitation services and broader support structures, the hospital endeavours to help patients and families traverse each stage of their hearing restoration with enhanced confidence and assurance.
Source: WAM