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Vestibular Evaluation and Management of Children with Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Melissa Hazen1, Sharon L Cushing2

  • 1Department of Communication Disorders, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University of Toronto, 6103C Burton Wing, Toronto, Ontario M5G1X8, Canada; Archie's Cochlear Implant Laboratory, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto; Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, University of Toronto.

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
|November 14, 2021
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Early identification of vestibular dysfunction in children with sensorineural hearing loss is crucial. Prompt screening can lead to early intervention, mitigating developmental impacts.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Audiology
  • Neuroscience
  • Vestibular System Research

Background:

  • Vestibular dysfunction frequently co-occurs with childhood sensorineural hearing loss.
  • This comorbidity can significantly impact a child's motor, behavioral, and neurocognitive development.
  • Early detection is key to managing these developmental challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of early identification of vestibular dysfunction in children with hearing loss.
  • To emphasize the benefits of early intervention for mitigating developmental deficits.
  • To demonstrate the feasibility of vestibular impairment screening in clinical settings.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on vestibular dysfunction and childhood hearing loss.
  • Analysis of diagnostic approaches for vestibular impairment.
  • Discussion of screening protocols applicable to clinical practice.

Main Results:

  • Vestibular dysfunction is the primary comorbidity in pediatric sensorineural hearing loss.
  • Early identification allows for timely interventions.
  • Screening methods are adaptable for busy clinical environments.

Conclusions:

  • Integrating vestibular screening into routine pediatric audiology is essential.
  • Early intervention strategies can improve outcomes for children with combined hearing and vestibular impairments.
  • Clinical screening is a viable approach for identifying vestibular dysfunction in children.

Keywords:
Bilateral vestibular impairmentCochlear implantsSensorineural hearing lossVestibular dysfunction

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