Hồng Anh Lê
Dr. Hồng Anh Lê, MD, PhD, is Head of the Otology Department at the National Otorhinolaryngology Hospital of Vietnam. She specializes in otology, neurotology, cochlear implantation, and hearing rehabilitation for both pediatric and adult patients. With extensive experience in cochlear implant surgery across all age groups, Dr. Hồng Anh is dedicated to expanding access to cochlear implantation so that more children and adults can benefit from timely hearing restoration. Her clinical practice focuses not only on surgical excellence but also on restoring communication, independence, and quality of life for people with hearing loss. Her academic interests include adult cochlear implantation, evidence-based auditory rehabilitation, and multidisciplinary approaches to improving hearing healthcare.
Session
Despite growing clinical evidence supporting cochlear implantation in adults, utilization remains low in many countries due to financial barriers, limited public awareness, and delayed referral pathways. This presentation explores the gap between evidence and real-world access, highlighting current challenges and practical strategies to improve adult cochlear implantation uptake through multidisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and policy development.