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Adult-onset auditory deprivation
S Silman1, C A Silverman, M B Emmer
1Brooklyn College, CUNY.
Journal of the American Academy of Audiology
|November 1, 1992
Summary
Adult-onset auditory deprivation can occur in individuals with sensorineural hearing loss. Binaural amplification can reverse this deprivation, improving word recognition in previously unaided ears.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Neuroscience
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Adult-onset auditory deprivation is a phenomenon where prolonged lack of sound stimulation in unaided ears leads to functional decline.
- This condition is observed in individuals with bilateral sensorineural hearing impairment.
Observation:
- A case study examined a male with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss experiencing auditory deprivation.
- He initially received monaural amplification, leading to decreased word recognition in the unaided ear.
Findings:
- Monaural amplification exacerbated auditory deprivation in the unaided ear.
- Subsequent binaural amplification significantly improved word recognition in the previously unaided ear.
Implications:
- This highlights the critical role of timely and appropriate amplification in managing sensorineural hearing loss.
- Binaural amplification can reverse adult-onset auditory deprivation, restoring auditory function.