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The auditory system is essential for sound perception, utilizing various critical structures. When sound waves enter the outer ear, they travel through the ear canal and cause the eardrum to vibrate. These vibrations are then transmitted to the middle ear, where three tiny bones – the malleus, incus, and stapes – amplify the sound. This amplification is crucial, as it ensures that the sound vibrations are strong enough to be conveyed to the inner ear. These vibrations then reach the...
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When we hear a sound, our nervous system is detecting sound waves—pressure waves of mechanical energy traveling through a medium. The frequency of the wave is perceived as pitch, while the amplitude is perceived as loudness.
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Auditory Performance and Subjective Satisfaction with the ADHEAR System.

Fida Almuhawas1, Farid Alzhrani2, Shaza Saleh3

  • 1ORL Department, King Abdullah Ear Specialist Center, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Fmuhawas@ksu.edu.sa.

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The ADHEAR device significantly improved hearing ability and patient satisfaction for individuals with conductive hearing loss. This nonsurgical hearing solution demonstrated enhanced audiological performance and comfort.

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ADHEARAudiological outcomeBone conductive hearing deviceConductive hearing lossSatisfaction

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  • Audiology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Otorhinolaryngology

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  • Conductive hearing loss presents a significant challenge for audiological rehabilitation.
  • Nonsurgical hearing devices offer an alternative for patients unable to use traditional hearing aids.
  • The ADHEAR system is a novel adhesive bone conduction hearing device.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the audiological efficacy of the ADHEAR device in patients with conductive hearing loss.
  • To assess patient-reported satisfaction and acceptance of the ADHEAR device.
  • To determine the safety and comfort of the ADHEAR system during use.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study involving twelve patients with conductive hearing loss.
  • Participants used the ADHEAR device for three months.
  • Audiological assessments included pure tone audiometry, sound field measurements, and speech audiometry. Subjective evaluation utilized the Speech, Spatial, and Qualities Questionnaire (SSQ) and a custom ADHEAR questionnaire.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements were observed in pure tone thresholds (functional gain of 23 dB HL) and speech reception thresholds (23 dB SPL).
  • Speech recognition scores increased by 32% in quiet and 21% in noise.
  • High patient satisfaction and acceptance were reported, with no instances of pain or skin irritation.

Conclusions:

  • The ADHEAR device offers a promising nonsurgical solution for conductive hearing loss.
  • The system provides substantial audiological benefits and high levels of patient comfort and acceptance.
  • ADHEAR demonstrates a favorable safety profile with no adverse skin reactions.