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Sound Source Localization Testing in Single-sided Deafness Following Bone Conduction Intervention
Published on: December 20, 2024
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Comparison of two different bone anchored hearing instruments
Ahmet Kara1, Mahmut Tayyar Kalcioglu2, Çağlayan Adigul3
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Sakarya University, Korucuk, 54000, Sakarya, Turkey. doktor.kbb@hotmail.com.
Summary
The Baha-6® bone conduction implant processor showed statistically significant improvements in audiological performance for hearing aid users compared to another processor. These findings are critical for patients in daily practice.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Hearing Science
Background:
- Bone conduction implants offer solutions for hearing loss.
- Technological advancements in implant processors aim to improve audiological outcomes.
- Comparing the performance of the latest processors is crucial for clinical decision-making.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the audiological performances of Turkey's most up-to-date bone conduction implant processors.
- Evaluate speech understanding in quiet and noisy environments.
- Identify statistically significant differences between processors.
Main Methods:
- Twenty-six bone-anchored hearing instrument users participated.
- Participants were divided into two groups of thirteen.
- Speech understanding was assessed in quiet and various signal-to-noise ratios.
Main Results:
- The Baha-6® processor demonstrated statistically significant differences in specific measurements.
- Improvements were noted at 0.5 and 1 kHz in free-field frequency-specific tests.
- Aided SRT scores and matrix test results showed advantages for the Baha-6® in certain conditions.
Conclusions:
- Both tested processors provide benefits for users in diverse listening conditions.
- Statistically significant differences were observed in critical daily-practice measurements.
- The Baha-6® processor showed superior performance in specific audiological tests.
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