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Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Neuroscience
  • Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

  • Cochlear implants (CI) aim to restore hearing but speech recognition varies significantly among users.
  • Standardized testing is essential for reliable assessment of CI user performance.
  • The impact of presentation mode (live vs. recorded) and background noise on speech recognition in CI users requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare speech recognition performance in CI users under monitored live voice (MLV) and recorded audio conditions.
  • To analyze the effects of quiet versus noisy environments on speech recognition in CI users.
  • To determine the combined influence of presentation mode and background noise on auditory performance in CI users.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 48 CI users.
  • Speech recognition testing administered under four conditions: MLV in quiet, recorded audio in quiet, MLV in noise, and recorded audio with noise.
  • Nonparametric statistical analyses were conducted with a 95% confidence interval (p < 0.05).

Main Results:

  • Highest performance was observed with MLV in quiet, but with greater response variability.
  • Speech recognition in MLV-in-noise and recorded-audio-in-quiet conditions were comparable.
  • Lowest performance occurred in the recorded-in-noise condition, highlighting the negative impact of combined noise and lack of live speech cues.

Conclusions:

  • Both presentation mode and background noise significantly influence speech recognition in CI users.
  • Background noise may be as detrimental to performance as switching from live to recorded speech.
  • Standardizing the administration of speech recognition tests is critical for accurate evaluation of CI users' auditory capabilities.