Opinions on Cochlear Implant Use in Senior MED-EL Patients

This study assessed the subjective benefits of cochlear implants in senior patients wearing a MED-EL device. Data was compared with previous studies to assess the influence of recent speech-coding strategies and behind-the-ear speech processors; users of the behind-the-ear device and the body-worn d...

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Veröffentlicht in:O.R.L. Journal for oto-rhino-laryngology and its related specialties 2006-01, Vol.68 (5), p.283-289
Hauptverfasser: Anderson, Ilona, D’Haese, Patrick S.C., Pitterl, Markus
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:This study assessed the subjective benefits of cochlear implants in senior patients wearing a MED-EL device. Data was compared with previous studies to assess the influence of recent speech-coding strategies and behind-the-ear speech processors; users of the behind-the-ear device and the body-worn device were also compared. An adaptation of the Nucleus 22-channel survey was sent to 141 cochlear implant users. The survey assesses perception of the device, communication benefits, handling the device and quality of life. Ninety-five surveys were returned. Results demonstrate that advanced technology provides greater benefit now than 9–13 years ago, notably: improved listening across noise, better understanding on the telephone and better speech perception. Users of the behind-the-ear device did not report more difficulties than body-worn device users but demonstrated better performance. Results show a positive outcome for cochlear implantation in a MED-EL seniors group.
ISSN:0301-1569
1423-0275
DOI:10.1159/000093380