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Sensory aids in conjunction with cochlear implants.

S B Waltzman1, N L Cohen, W H Shapiro

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, New York University School of Medicine, New York 10016.

The American Journal of Otology
|July 1, 1992
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Combining cochlear implants with sensory aids may improve auditory performance in adults with profound hearing loss. This dual approach showed better results than the cochlear implant alone.

Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Profound hearing impairment significantly impacts communication.
  • Cochlear implants restore partial auditory function but often require supplementary aids.
  • Sensory aids may provide additional auditory cues beneficial for cochlear implant users.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the combined effect of cochlear implants and sensory aids on auditory performance.
  • To determine if sensory aids enhance outcomes for patients using multichannel cochlear implants.

Main Methods:

  • Eight adult patients with profound hearing loss using Nucleus multichannel cochlear implants participated.
  • Auditory evaluations included pure-tone/speech audiometry and specific tests (MAC, SPAC, ESP, WIPI, GASP).

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  • Performance was assessed under three conditions: cochlear implant alone, implant plus sensory aid, and sensory aid alone.

    • Main Results:

    • Patients demonstrated improved auditory performance when using both a cochlear implant and a sensory aid compared to the implant alone.
    • The synergistic effect of the combined devices yielded better outcomes.
    • Factors like thresholds in the non-implanted ear and device usage duration influenced results.

    Conclusions:

    • The combination of a multichannel cochlear implant and a sensory aid can enhance auditory capabilities in adult patients.
    • This dual-device strategy offers a potential benefit for improving speech perception and overall auditory function.
    • Further research should explore individual patient variables affecting combined device efficacy.