Hamad Al-Muhaimeed1. 1. College of Medicine & University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. nalsari@ksu.edu.sa
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To assess the auditory performance of young children using a simple and valid test, the listening progress profile (LiP) after cochlear implantation. METHOD: In this prospective longitudinal study 21 children with age range from 3 years 4 months to 10 years were included. The listening progress profile test was administered pre- and post-implantation to assess auditory performance. The test has been applied at 6, 12, 24, and 36 month intervals. RESULTS: It has been found that the test is sensitive in monitoring improvement in auditory performance at these intervals. CONCLUSION: It has been found that the listening progress profile (LiP) is valid to assess the changes in auditory performance of young children post-implantation.
OBJECTIVE: To assess the auditory performance of young children using a simple and valid test, the listening progress profile (LiP) after cochlear implantation. METHOD: In this prospective longitudinal study 21 children with age range from 3 years 4 months to 10 years were included. The listening progress profile test was administered pre- and post-implantation to assess auditory performance. The test has been applied at 6, 12, 24, and 36 month intervals. RESULTS: It has been found that the test is sensitive in monitoring improvement in auditory performance at these intervals. CONCLUSION: It has been found that the listening progress profile (LiP) is valid to assess the changes in auditory performance of young children post-implantation.