Predicting speech perception outcomes following cochlear implantation in adults with unilateral deafness or highly asymmetric hearing loss

Kitterick, P�draig T.; Lucas, Laura

Abstract

Unilateral deafness and highly-asymmetric hearing loss can impair listening abilities in everyday situations, create substantial audiological handicap, and reduce overall quality of life. Preliminary evidence from early-phase studies in adults suggests that cochlear implantation may be effective in reversing some of these detrimental effects. Patient-level data from existing studies was re-analysed to explore potential factors that may be predictive of improved speech perception scores following implantation. The results suggest that duration of deafness in the severe-to-profoundly deaf ear and hearing sensitivity in the better (non-implanted) ear may be relevant when seeking to identify those candidates who are likely to obtain benefit following cochlear implantation.

Citation

Kitterick, P. T., & Lucas, L. (in press). Predicting speech perception outcomes following cochlear implantation in adults with unilateral deafness or highly asymmetric hearing loss. Cochlear Implants International, 17(sup 1), https://doi.org/10.1080/14670100.2016.1155806

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Feb 1, 2016
• Online Publication Date: Apr 21, 2016
• Deposit Date: Jan 31, 2017
• Publicly Available Date: Jan 31, 2017
• Journal: Cochlear Implants International
• Print ISSN: 1467-0100
• Electronic ISSN: 1754-7628
• Publisher: Maney Publishing
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 17
• Issue: sup 1
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14670100.2016.1155806
• Keywords: Unilateral deafness, Single-sided deafness, Asymmetric hearing loss, Cochlear implantation, Binaural hearing, Speech perception, Duration of deafness
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/784177
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14670100.2016.1155806
• Additional Information: Copright 2016 Informa UK Limited
• Contract Date: Jan 31, 2017