Acknowledgements

Cochlear Implant International Community of Action (CIICA).

The Task Force would like to acknowledge the invaluable and essential work conducted by the members of the Cochlear Implant International Community of Action (CIICA). CIICA has ensured there is global advocacy for the first time, coordinating the views of cochlear implant users in this process, drawing upon their network, which includes 480+ individuals, 98 organisations from 60 countries across the globe.

For more information on CIICA and their work head to www.ciicanet.org

Reference Group

The Task Force and CIICA would like to acknowledge the work carried out by HTANALYSTS, who provided medical writing support to the Task Force for the development of the guidelines and associated manuscripts. HTANALYSTS acted in accordance with the agreed protocol and charter signed by the Task Force members.

For more information on HTANALYSTS and their work head to www.htanalysts.com.au

Funding

The CI Task Force acknowledges the financial assistance provided by Cochlear Limited.

The development of the recommendations has not been influenced by the views or interests of the funding body.