Maximum monosyllabic score as a predictor for cochlear implant outcome
Hoppe U, Hocke T, Hast A, Iro H (2019)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2019
Journal
Book Volume: 67
Pages Range: 199-206
Journal Issue: 3
DOI: 10.1007/s00106-018-0605-3
Abstract
ObjectiveThis study investigated the speech perception of cochlear implant (CI) recipients with measurable preoperative ipsilateral speech perception. These data should support improved individual counselling of CI candidates.Materials and methodsPre- and postoperative speech audiometric parameters were analyzed, including maximum score for phonemically balanced words (PBmax) and monosyllabic score at anormal conversational level of 65dB(SPL), with hearing aids one hand and CI on the other. Data of 284 experienced adult CI wearers were grouped and evaluated in terms of preoperative PBmax.ResultsThe preoperative PBmax was exceeded by the postoperative monosyllabic score in 96% of cases. The overall median postoperative score was 72.5%. The groups with preoperative PBmax>0% showed significantly better speech perception scores with CI than the group with PBmax=0%. Median improvement compared to the preoperative monosyllabic score with hearing aids was 65percentage points, independent of preoperative PBmax.ConclusionThe preoperatively measured PBmax may be used as apredictor for the minimum speech perception obtained with CI. This is of high clinical relevance for CI candidates with a PBmax above zero.
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Hoppe, U., Hocke, T., Hast, A., & Iro, H. (2019). Maximum monosyllabic score as a predictor for cochlear implant outcome. HNO, 67(3), 199-206. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00106-018-0605-3
MLA:
Hoppe, Ulrich, et al. "Maximum monosyllabic score as a predictor for cochlear implant outcome." HNO 67.3 (2019): 199-206.
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