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Follow up of cochlear implanted handicapped children
J Hamzavi1, W D Baumgartner, B Egelierler
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Vienna, Medical School, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, A-1097, Vienna, Austria. jafar-sasan.hamzavi@akh-wien.ac.at
Insights
Cochlear implants offer significant benefits for multi-handicapped children, enhancing their auditory responses and overall development. This study shows successful outcomes, indicating cochlear implantation is a viable option for this population.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Pediatric Medicine
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Cochlear implantation is a complex procedure.
- Outcomes in multi-handicapped children are not well-documented.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the efficacy of cochlear implants in multi-handicapped children.
- To document the progress and benefits of cochlear implants in this population.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Evaluation of Auditory Responses to Speech (EARS) test battery.
- Implemented individually tailored audiological rehabilitation programs post-implantation.
Main Results:
- Presented individual results for ten multi-handicapped children.
- The majority of children demonstrated successful cochlear implant use.
- Included test scores and subjective case reports.
Conclusions:
- Cochlear implants provide substantial benefits for multi-handicapped children and their families.
- Multi-handicapped children are suitable candidates for cochlear implantation, though careful selection is necessary.
Objective:
To document progress and benefit of multi-handicapped children using cochlear implants.
Design:
The evaluation of auditory responses to speech (EARS) test battery was performed on the children in this study at regular intervals following implantation. All children went through individually tailored intensive audiological rehabilitation programs following cochlear implantation.
Results:
Individual results from ten multi-handicapped children receiving cochlear implants are presented in this paper. The majority of children in this study are successful implant users. Whenever possible, test scores are included as well as subjective case reports.
Conclusion:
Providing multi-handicapped children with cochlear implants can result in substantial benefit for both the child and parents. Multi-handicapped children are not contraindicated for cochlear implantation, although not all are considered to be good candidates.