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The P300 Auditory Evoked Potential in Cochlear Implant Users: A Scoping Review
Maria Stella Arantes do Amaral1, Nelma Ellen Zamberlan-Amorin2, Karina Dal Sasso Mendes3
1Department of Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, and Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
P300 auditory evoked potentials reveal altered neural processing in cochlear implant (CI) users, showing longer P300 latency and smaller amplitude. These findings highlight the need for controlled P300 protocols in CI diagnostics and monitoring.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Audiology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- The P300 auditory evoked potential is a key electrophysiological measure reflecting central auditory processing.
- Cochlear implants (CIs) bypass damaged hair cells, but their impact on neural processing, particularly P300 responses, requires thorough investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and synthesize scientific evidence on P300 responses in adult cochlear implant (CI) users.
- To identify patterns and influencing factors of P300 in CI users compared to typical hearing individuals.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search identified 87 articles, with 20 selected for review.
- Data synthesis involved analyzing P300 latency and amplitude across studies using various auditory stimuli.
- Rayyan software was utilized for article screening and data management.
Main Results:
- CI users consistently demonstrated prolonged P300 latency compared to typical hearing individuals.
- A significant proportion of studies (35%) reported smaller P300 amplitudes in CI users.
- Stimulus type influenced P300: speech stimuli were associated with prolonged responses in 60% of studies.
Conclusions:
- A controlled P300 protocol is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring CI users.
- Increased P300 latency and decreased amplitude are characteristic findings in CI users, irrespective of stimulus type.
- Long-term CI use and speech processor performance correlate with P300 measures.
