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

Kitterick, P�draig T.; Lucas, Laura

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Authors

P�draig T. Kitterick

Laura Lucas



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 Mar 28, 2024
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

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