Assessment of outcomes of hearing and speech rehabilitation in children with cochlear implantation

Abstract

Objectives This study aimed to assess the effect of hearing and speech rehabilitation in patients with Nurotron ® cochlear implants. Design Ninety-eight paediatric patients with bilateral severe-to-profound sensorineural deafness who received cochlear implantation were divided into three groups according to age: group A (≤3 years), group B (4–7 years), and group C (8–16 years). All patients were followed up for one year for hearing and speech performance after the surgery. The comprehensive Auditory Perception Assessment, MAIS, CAP and SIR hearing and speech assessments and rating materials were used for assessment before the surgery and at 3, 6, and 12 months after implant activation. Results The scores of patients in the open-set speech assessment, Chinese Auditory Perception Assessment, MAIS, CAP and SIR significantly improved after cochlear implantation in all age groups. The younger the age at implantation, the better the results. Moreover, the hearing and speech performance of cochlear implant recipients gradually improved with the extension of rehabilitation time. Conclusions Nurotron ® Venus™ cochlear implantation can improve the hearing and speech performance of patients with bilateral severe-to-profound sensorineural deafness.

Development of auditory, language, and speech skills of children with cochlear implants: a study of aural rehabilitation benefits

“…This suggests that aural rehabilitation is effective for children with cochlear implants because the rate of development during the intervention was greater than the rate of development during the pre-intervention. In accordance with this finding, the study by Li et al, 22 on the outcomes of facilitated aural rehabilitation for children with cochlear implants mentioned an improved rate of auditory comprehension development after implantation. 22 Geers et al, 23 suggested that the implementation of aural rehabilitation after cochlear implantation facilitates access by hearing−impaired children to age−appropriate spoken language levels.…”

“…In accordance with this finding, the study by Li et al, 22 on the outcomes of facilitated aural rehabilitation for children with cochlear implants mentioned an improved rate of auditory comprehension development after implantation. 22 Geers et al, 23 suggested that the implementation of aural rehabilitation after cochlear implantation facilitates access by hearing−impaired children to age−appropriate spoken language levels. 23 In the present study, a remarkable decline in the PCI was seen during the aural rehabilitation program.…”

Cochlear Implant Rehabilitation During Covid-19 Pandemic: A Parents’ Perspective

“…The post CI rehabilitation such as AVT, regular mapping and troubleshooting are very crucial following the "switch-on" of the speech processor for a better outcome and mainstreaming of affected children to the society [1,13,14]. Through regular mapping, the audiologist used to provide optimal current level which helps in development of auditory sensation [15,16]. The current study has demonstrated the psychological impact (both to the CI recipients and parents) consequent to COVID-19 pandemic.…”

Impact of COVID-19 on the access to hearing health care services for children with cochlear implants: a survey of parents

“…It was reported extensively in the literature that for a successful outcome with CI, continuous usage of the speech processor is critical 9 – 11 . In addition, optimal current levels are necessary for the development of auditory sensation 12 , 13 . It is also evident from the current study that the present situation is psychologically pressing for both parents as well as for their children.…”