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Systematic Hearing Performance Evaluation Process for Adolescents with Cochlear Implantation at Early Ages
Published on: March 24, 2023
[The effect of cochlear implantation on voice development]
Uğur Cerçi1, Tolga Kandoğan, Levent Olgun
1Department of Otolaryngology, Izmir Training Hospital, Izmir, Turkey.
Summary
Cochlear implantation significantly improves voice development in prelingually deaf children. Early implantation and extended use lead to better speech and language outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Pediatric Otolaryngology
Context:
- Prelingual deafness presents significant challenges to voice and speech development.
- Cochlear implantation (CI) offers a potential auditory rehabilitation solution.
- Understanding the impact of CI on vocal parameters is crucial for optimizing outcomes.
Purpose:
- To investigate the effect of cochlear implantation on voice development in prelingually deaf children.
- To analyze changes in fundamental frequency (F(0)) and formant frequencies (F(1), F(2)) post-implantation.
- To compare vocal development between early and later implanted children and with normal-hearing peers.
Summary:
- Voice analyses of 60 prelingually deaf children (37-128 months) showed significant changes in F(0) and F(2) post-CI.
- Children implanted before 48 months had vocal parameters closer to controls, though F(0) and F(1) differed in older children (>48 months).
- Extended implant use (>18 months) showed a trend towards normalized vocal parameters, indicating developmental improvement.
Impact:
- Early cochlear implantation is associated with improved voice, speech, and language development in children with prelingual deafness.
- The findings support timely intervention and prolonged device use for maximizing auditory and communicative gains.
- This research informs clinical practice and parental counseling regarding CI expectations and benefits.
