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Systematic Hearing Performance Evaluation Process for Adolescents with Cochlear Implantation at Early Ages
Published on: March 24, 2023
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The Enigma of Poor Performance by Adults With Cochlear Implants
Aaron C Moberly1, Chelsea Bates, Michael S Harris
1*Department of Otolaryngology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Ohio†Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University, Indiana.
Summary
Individual differences in cochlear implant (CI) outcomes are significant. Both auditory sensitivity and cognitive factors influence speech recognition, necessitating personalized rehabilitation for CI users.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Neuroscience
- Speech-Language Pathology
Background:
- Significant variability exists in speech recognition outcomes for postlingually deaf adults using cochlear implants (CIs).
- A notable portion of CI users are considered 'poor performers,' indicating a need for further understanding and intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize current knowledge regarding poor CI performance in adults.
- To provide clinical suggestions for managing patients with suboptimal CI outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing studies on speech recognition variability in hearing-impaired adults.
- Inclusion of recent laboratory findings on postlingually deafened adult CI users.
Main Results:
- Conventional predictors (residual hearing, duration of deafness) are insufficient alone.
- Both "bottom-up" auditory processing of speech details and "top-down" linguistic/neurocognitive factors significantly impact CI outcomes.
Conclusions:
- A wide range of factors influence CI speech recognition performance.
- Novel diagnostic tools and tailored rehabilitation strategies are needed for CI users with poor outcomes.
- A personalized approach to rehabilitation is crucial for individual CI patients.
