Himanshu Swami1, E James2, K Sabrigirish1, S K Singh1, Meena Ohal3. 1. Associate Professor, Dept of ENT, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune 411040, India. 2. Ex-Professor & Head, Dept of ENT, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune 411040, India. 3. Resident, Dept of ENT, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune 411040, India.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Cochlear implantation is a powerful tool for helping children with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss to gain the ability to hear, achieve age appropriate communication skills. However patient selection is of utmost importance to achieve optimum results. METHOD: A cross sectional study was done on 75 children who had undergone unilateral cochlear implantation. Hearing was assessed by, The Meaningful Auditory Integration Scale (MAIS) and speech perception was assessed by the Meaningful Use of Speech Scale (MUSS) as a parent reported scale in an interview format. RESULTS: The cochlear implantation improved auditory skills and speech perception of the children who underwent cochlear implantation. Children who had less than 40 months auditory deprivation and those who had higher educated parents had better auditory skills and speech perception. CONCLUSION: Early cochlear implantation and good auditory verbal therapy have better outcomes of hearing and speech.
BACKGROUND: Cochlear implantation is a powerful tool for helping children with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss to gain the ability to hear, achieve age appropriate communication skills. However patient selection is of utmost importance to achieve optimum results. METHOD: A cross sectional study was done on 75 children who had undergone unilateral cochlear implantation. Hearing was assessed by, The Meaningful Auditory Integration Scale (MAIS) and speech perception was assessed by the Meaningful Use of Speech Scale (MUSS) as a parent reported scale in an interview format. RESULTS: The cochlear implantation improved auditory skills and speech perception of the children who underwent cochlear implantation. Children who had less than 40 months auditory deprivation and those who had higher educated parents had better auditory skills and speech perception. CONCLUSION: Early cochlear implantation and good auditory verbal therapy have better outcomes of hearing and speech.
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