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Behavioral Assessment of Hearing in 2 to 4 Year-old Children: A Two-interval, Observer-based Procedure Using Conditioned Play-based Responses
Published on: January 23, 2017
[Currently possibilities for diagnostics and electroacoustical correction of hearing in the children]
Insights
This study evaluated objective hearing tests in 132 children with hearing loss. It identified risk factors and factors influencing hearing aid and cochlear implant effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Pediatric Medicine
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Sensorineural hearing impairment and deafness are significant challenges in children.
- Accurate assessment of hearing function is crucial for timely intervention.
- Understanding risk factors and treatment efficacy is vital for improving pediatric hearing health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare objective audiological methods for assessing hearing function in children.
- To identify risk factors associated with congenital and acquired hearing loss.
- To analyze factors affecting electroacoustical correction and post-cochlear implantation outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Utilized objective audiological assessment techniques.
- Included a cohort of 132 children with sensorineural hearing impairment and deafness.
- Focused on evaluating risk factors and treatment efficacy.
Main Results:
- Comparison of various objective hearing assessment methods was performed.
- Key risk factors for hearing loss in children were identified.
- Factors influencing the success of hearing aids and cochlear implants were analyzed.
Conclusions:
- Objective audiological methods provide valuable insights into pediatric hearing loss.
- Identifying risk factors aids in prevention and early detection.
- Optimizing electroacoustical correction and cochlear implantation improves outcomes for children with hearing impairment.
Abstract:
This study was designed to compare different objective methods applied to study the hearing function in 132 children presenting with sensorineural impairment of hearing and deafness. It was focused on the assessment of risk factors of congenital and acquired loss of hearing and deafness. In addition, the factors influencing the efficacy and quality of electroacoustical correction of hearing in the children were considered including those of importance after cochlear implantation.
