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Felicio-Briegel A, Müller J, Pollotzek M, Neuling M, Polterauer D, Gantner S, Simon J, Briegel I, Simon F. Hearing impairment amongst people with Osteogenesis Imperfecta in Germany. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2024:10.1007/s00405-024-08983-5. [PMID: 39333311 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-024-08983-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2024] [Accepted: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/29/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Hearing impairment concerns a relevant percentage of individuals with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI). When looking at the current literature, the percentage of affected individuals with OI varies greatly from 32 to 58% of patients having mild OI and 21% to 27% of patients having moderate to severe OI. Little is known about the German population with OI. METHOD The goal of this study was to detect how many patients with OI, who visited the annual meeting of the German Association for Osteogenesis Imperfecta in 2023, proved to have a hearing impairment. In this prospective, cross-sectional study, each included individual obtained ear microscopy, audiometry, stapedius reflexes, tympanometry, and OAEs. Furthermore, each patient was asked a set of questions concerning the medical history. RESULTS Of the included patients, 33% had hearing impairment. A significant difference was found for the mean air-bone gap (ABG) as well as the hearing threshold of the right ears. The difference was found between OI type III and IV (p = 0.0127) for the mean ABG and OI type I and IV (p = 0.0138) as well as III and IV (p = 0.0281) for the hearing threshold. Spearman's rank correlation showed a high correlation between age and hearing threshold. Of the patients between 40 and 50 years old, 56% had hearing loss. CONCLUSION Hearing loss in individuals with OI is still a relevant problem, especially age-related in OI type I. Audiometry should be performed at least when individuals experience subjective hearing loss. The implementation of a screening starting at 40 years should be discussed and studied.
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- A Felicio-Briegel
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Pulmonology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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Kaplan-Neeman R, Greenbom T, Habiballah S, Henkin Y. Biomarkers of auditory cortical plasticity and development of binaural pathways in children with unilateral hearing loss using a hearing aid. Hear Res 2024; 451:109096. [PMID: 39116708 DOI: 10.1016/j.heares.2024.109096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2024] [Accepted: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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Congenital or early-onset unilateral hearing loss (UHL) can disrupt the normal development of the auditory system. In extreme cases of UHL (i.e., single sided deafness), consistent cochlear implant use during sensitive periods resulted in cortical reorganization that partially reversed the detrimental effects of unilateral sensory deprivation. There is a gap in knowledge, however, regarding cortical plasticity i.e. the brain's capacity to adapt, reorganize, and develop binaural pathways in milder degrees of UHL rehabilitated by a hearing aid (HA). The current study was set to investigate early-stage cortical processing and electrophysiological manifestations of binaural processing by means of cortical auditory evoked potentials (CAEPs) to speech sounds, in children with moderate to severe-to-profound UHL using a HA. Fourteen children with UHL (CHwUHL), 6-14 years old consistently using a HA for 3.5 (±2.3) years participated in the study. CAEPs were elicited to the speech sounds /m/, /g/, and /t/ in three listening conditions: monaural [Normal hearing (NH), HA], and bilateral [BI (NH + HA)]. Results indicated age-appropriate CAEP morphology in the NH and BI listening conditions in all children. In the HA listening condition: (1) CAEPs showed similar morphology to that found in the NH listening condition, however, the mature morphology observed in older children in the NH listening condition was not evident; (2) P1 was elicited in all but two children with severe-to-profound hearing loss, to at least one speech stimuli, indicating effective audibility; (3) A significant mismatch in timing and synchrony between the NH and HA ear was found; (4) P1 was sensitive to the acoustic features of the eliciting stimulus and to the amplification characteristics of the HA. Finally, a cortical binaural interaction component (BIC) was derived in most children. In conclusion, the current study provides first-time evidence for cortical plasticity and partial reversal of the detrimental effects of moderate to severe-to-profound UHL rehabilitated by a HA. The derivation of a cortical biomarker of binaural processing implies that functional binaural pathways can develop when sufficient auditory input is provided to the affected ear. CAEPs may thus serve as a clinical tool for assessing, monitoring, and managing CHwUHL using a HA.
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- Ricky Kaplan-Neeman
- Department of Communication Disorders, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel; Hearing, Speech, and Language Center, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Department of Communication Disorders, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel; Hearing, Speech, and Language Center, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Department of Communication Disorders, Haifa University, Haifa, Israel; Alango Technologies LTD, Tirat Carmel, Israel
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- Department of Communication Disorders, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel; Hearing, Speech, and Language Center, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel.
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Easwar V, Hou S, Zhang VW. Parent-Reported Ease of Listening in Preschool-Aged Children With Bilateral and Unilateral Hearing Loss. Ear Hear 2024:00003446-990000000-00327. [PMID: 39118218 DOI: 10.1097/aud.0000000000001553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Evidence from school-aged children suggests that the ease with which children listen varies with the presence of hearing loss and the acoustic environment despite the use of devices like hearing aids. However, little is known about the ease of listening in preschool-aged children with hearing loss-an age at which rapid learning occurs and increased listening difficulty or effort may diminish the required capacity to learn new skills. To this end, the objectives of the present study were to (i) assess parent-reported aided ease of listening as a function of hearing loss configuration (hearing loss in one versus both ears) and device configuration among children with hearing loss in one ear (unilateral hearing loss), and (ii) investigate factors that influence children's ease of listening. DESIGN Parents of 83 children with normal hearing, 54 aided children with bilateral hearing loss (hearing loss in both ears), and 139 children with unilateral hearing loss participated in the study. Of the 139 children with unilateral loss, 72 were unaided, 54 were aided with a device on the ear with hearing loss (direct aiding) and 13 were aided with a device that routed signals to the contralateral normal hearing ear (indirect aiding). Mean age of children was 40.2 months (1 SD = 2.5; range: 36 to 51). Parents completed the two subscales of the Parents' Evaluation of Aural/Oral Performance of Children+ (PEACH+) questionnaire, namely functional listening and ease of listening. Individual percent scores were computed for quiet and noisy situations. Linear mixed-effects models were used to assess the effect of hearing loss configuration and device configuration in children with unilateral hearing loss. Multiple regression was used to assess factors that influenced ease of listening. Factors included hearing thresholds, age at first device fit, consistency in device use, condition (quiet/noise), presence of developmental disabilities, and functional listening abilities. RESULTS Children with direct aiding for their hearing loss, either unilateral or bilateral, had similarly lower functional listening skills and ease of listening than their normal hearing peers. Unaided children with unilateral hearing loss had lower functional listening skills and ease of listening than their normal hearing peers in noise but not in quiet. All aided children with unilateral hearing loss, irrespective of direct or indirect aiding had lower functional listening skills and ease of listening relative to normal hearing children in both quiet and noise. Furthermore, relative to unaided children with unilateral hearing loss, those with indirect aiding had lower functional listening and ease of listening. Regression analyses revealed functional listening as a significant predictor of ease of listening in all children with hearing loss. In addition, worse degrees of hearing loss and presence of noise reduced ease of listening in unaided children with unilateral hearing loss. CONCLUSIONS Bilateral hearing loss is associated with poorer-than-typical ease of listening in preschoolers even when aided. The impact of unilateral hearing loss on ease of listening is similar to that observed in children with bilateral hearing loss, despite good hearing in one ear and aiding. Given increased difficulties experienced by children with unilateral loss, with or without a device, additional strategies to facilitate communication abilities in noise should be a priority.
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Song H, Kyong JS, Lee JH. Horizontal Sound Localization and Spatial Short-Term Memory Span in Hearing-Impaired Listeners and Listeners With Simulated Hearing Loss. J Audiol Otol 2024; 28:203-212. [PMID: 38946331 PMCID: PMC11273189 DOI: 10.7874/jao.2023.00206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Localization of a sound source in the horizontal plane depends on the listener's interaural comparison of arrival time and level. Hearing loss (HL) can reduce access to these binaural cues, possibly disrupting the localization and memory of spatial information. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the horizontal sound localization performance and the spatial short-term memory in listeners with actual and simulated HL. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Seventeen listeners with bilateral symmetric HL and 17 listeners with normal hearing (NH) participated in the study. The hearing thresholds of NH listeners were elevated by a spectrally shaped masking noise for the simulations of unilateral hearing loss (UHL) and bilateral hearing loss (BHL). The localization accuracy and errors as well as the spatial short-term memory span were measured in the free field using a set of 11 loudspeakers arrayed over a 150° arc. RESULTS The localization abilities and spatial short-term memory span did not significantly differ between actual BHL listeners and BHL-simulated NH listeners. Overall, the localization performance with the UHL simulation was approximately twofold worse than that with the BHL simulation, and the hearing asymmetry led to a detrimental effect on spatial memory. The mean localization score as a function of stimulus location in the UHL simulation was less than 30% even for the front (0° azimuth) stimuli and much worse on the side closer to the simulated ear. In the UHL simulation, the localization responses were biased toward the side of the intact ear even when sounds were coming from the front. CONCLUSIONS Hearing asymmetry induced by the UHL simulation substantially disrupted the localization performance and recall abilities of spatial positions encoded and stored in the memory, due to fewer chances to learn strategies to improve localization. The marked effect of hearing asymmetry on sound localization highlights the need for clinical assessments of spatial hearing in addition to conventional hearing tests.
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- Hookang Song
- Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, Hallym University of Graduate Studies, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, Hallym University of Graduate Studies, Seoul, Korea
- HUGS Center for Hearing and Speech Research, Seoul, Korea
- Division of Research Support, Konkuk University Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, Hallym University of Graduate Studies, Seoul, Korea
- HUGS Center for Hearing and Speech Research, Seoul, Korea
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Klein KE, Harris LA, Humphrey EL, Noss EC, Sanderson AM, Yeager KR. Predictors of Listening-Related Fatigue in Adolescents With Hearing Loss. Lang Speech Hear Serv Sch 2024; 55:724-740. [PMID: 38501931 DOI: 10.1044/2024_lshss-23-00097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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PURPOSE Self-reported listening-related fatigue in adolescents with hearing loss (HL) was investigated. Specifically, the extent to which listening-related fatigue is associated with school accommodations, audiologic characteristics, and listening breaks was examined. METHOD Participants were 144 adolescents with HL ages 12-19 years. Data were collected online via Qualtrics. The Vanderbilt Fatigue Scale-Child was used to measure listening-related fatigue. Participants also reported on their use of listening breaks and school accommodations, including an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 plan, remote microphone systems, closed captioning, preferential seating, sign language interpreters, live transcriptions, and notetakers. RESULTS After controlling for age, HL laterality, and self-perceived listening difficulty, adolescents with an IEP or a 504 plan reported lower listening-related fatigue compared to adolescents without an IEP or a 504 plan. Adolescents who more frequently used remote microphone systems or notetakers reported higher listening-related fatigue compared to adolescents who used these accommodations less frequently, whereas increased use of a sign language interpreter was associated with decreased listening-related fatigue. Among adolescents with unilateral HL, higher age was associated with lower listening-related fatigue; no effect of age was found among adolescents with bilateral HL. Listening-related fatigue did not differ based on hearing device configuration. CONCLUSIONS Adolescents with HL should be considered at risk for listening-related fatigue regardless of the type of hearing devices used or the degree of HL. The individualized support provided by an IEP or 504 plan may help alleviate listening-related fatigue, especially by empowering adolescents with HL to be self-advocates in terms of their listening needs and accommodations in school. Additional research is needed to better understand the role of specific school accommodations and listening breaks in addressing listening-related fatigue.
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- Kelsey E Klein
- Center for Pediatric Hearing Health Research, The House Institute Foundation, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington
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- Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Knoxville
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- Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Knoxville
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- Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Knoxville
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- Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Knoxville
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Brodie KD, Florentine MM, Taketa E, Ho M, Chan DK. Differences in Hearing Devices and Speech Therapy Utilization Between Children With Permanent Unilateral Versus Bilateral Hearing Loss. Ear Hear 2024; 45:563-571. [PMID: 38073032 DOI: 10.1097/aud.0000000000001448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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OBJECTIVES In this study, we aimed to describe differences in diagnosis and both auditory and speech/language intervention utilization between children with permanent unilateral hearing loss as compared with bilateral hearing loss. DESIGN A retrospective cohort study was performed of children evaluated in a multidisciplinary hearing loss clinic at a tertiary care pediatric hospital. Children aged 0 to 18 years with either permanent unilateral or bilateral hearing loss were included. RESULTS One hundred fourteen children with unilateral hearing loss and 268 children with bilateral hearing loss were studied for a total of 382 children. There were no demographic differences between children with permanent unilateral versus bilateral hearing loss. Rates of newborn hearing screening and referred screening results were similar between those with unilateral and bilateral hearing loss. Despite similar rates of referred newborn hearing screening, those with bilateral hearing loss were diagnosed at a younger age (mean 3.6 years, SD 3.8 years) as compared with those with unilateral hearing loss (mean 5.0 years, SD 4.2 years). Children with unilateral hearing loss had similar severity of hearing loss in their poorer hearing ear as compared with children with bilateral hearing loss, yet they were significantly less likely to be fitted with hearing devices (53% versus 78%) or receive speech/language therapy (36% versus 54%) as compared with children with bilateral hearing loss. Multivariate analysis found that bilateral hearing loss and earlier age of hearing loss diagnosis were associated with hearing device use. CONCLUSIONS Early diagnosis and intervention for childhood hearing loss have a significant impact on a child's educational success and social relationships. However, little is known about differences in diagnosis and resource utilization between children with permanent unilateral hearing loss versus bilateral hearing loss. Children with unilateral hearing loss were diagnosed at a later age and were less likely to utilize hearing devices or speech/language therapy compared with those with bilateral hearing loss, despite having similar severity of hearing loss in the poorer hearing ear. There is a strong body of evidence that children with unilateral hearing loss have improved hearing outcomes with hearing devices, which suggests there is room for improvement in identifying unilateral hearing loss and providing adequate services to optimize educational success. However, speech therapy is generally implemented in response to language delays. Therefore, children with unilateral loss may have lower rates of language delays as compared with those with bilateral hearing loss, thereby explaining differences in speech therapy utilization.
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- Kara D Brodie
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
- Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Audiology Clinic, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
- Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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Meyer L, Araiza-Illan G, Rachman L, Gaudrain E, Başkent D. Evaluating speech-in-speech perception via a humanoid robot. Front Neurosci 2024; 18:1293120. [PMID: 38406584 PMCID: PMC10884269 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2024.1293120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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Introduction Underlying mechanisms of speech perception masked by background speakers, a common daily listening condition, are often investigated using various and lengthy psychophysical tests. The presence of a social agent, such as an interactive humanoid NAO robot, may help maintain engagement and attention. However, such robots potentially have limited sound quality or processing speed. Methods As a first step toward the use of NAO in psychophysical testing of speech- in-speech perception, we compared normal-hearing young adults' performance when using the standard computer interface to that when using a NAO robot to introduce the test and present all corresponding stimuli. Target sentences were presented with colour and number keywords in the presence of competing masker speech at varying target-to-masker ratios. Sentences were produced by the same speaker, but voice differences between the target and masker were introduced using speech synthesis methods. To assess test performance, speech intelligibility and data collection duration were compared between the computer and NAO setups. Human-robot interaction was assessed using the Negative Attitude Toward Robot Scale (NARS) and quantification of behavioural cues (backchannels). Results Speech intelligibility results showed functional similarity between the computer and NAO setups. Data collection durations were longer when using NAO. NARS results showed participants had a relatively positive attitude toward "situations of interactions" with robots prior to the experiment, but otherwise showed neutral attitudes toward the "social influence" of and "emotions in interaction" with robots. The presence of more positive backchannels when using NAO suggest higher engagement with the robot in comparison to the computer. Discussion Overall, the study presents the potential of the NAO for presenting speech materials and collecting psychophysical measurements for speech-in-speech perception.
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- Luke Meyer
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
- University Medical Center Groningen, W.J. Kolff Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
- University Medical Center Groningen, W.J. Kolff Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
- University Medical Center Groningen, W.J. Kolff Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
- Pento Audiology Centre, Zwolle, Netherlands
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- Lyon Neuroscience Research Center, CNRS UMR 5292, INSERM UMRS 1028, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Université de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
- University Medical Center Groningen, W.J. Kolff Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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Pantaleo A, Murri A, Cavallaro G, Pontillo V, Auricchio D, Quaranta N. Single-Sided Deafness and Hearing Rehabilitation Modalities: Contralateral Routing of Signal Devices, Bone Conduction Devices, and Cochlear Implants. Brain Sci 2024; 14:99. [PMID: 38275519 PMCID: PMC10814000 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci14010099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Single sided deafness (SSD) is characterized by significant sensorineural hearing loss, severe or profound, in only one ear. SSD adversely affects various aspects of auditory perception, including causing impairment in sound localization, difficulties with speech comprehension in noisy environments, and decreased spatial awareness, resulting in a significant decline in overall quality of life (QoL). Several treatment options are available for SSD, including cochlear implants (CI), contralateral routing of signal (CROS), and bone conduction devices (BCD). The lack of consensus on outcome domains and measurement tools complicates treatment comparisons and decision-making. This narrative overview aims to summarize the treatment options available for SSD in adult and pediatric populations, discussing their respective advantages and disadvantages. Rerouting devices (CROS and BCD) attenuate the effects of head shadow and improve sound awareness and signal-to-noise ratio in the affected ear; however, they cannot restore binaural hearing. CROS devices, being non-implantable, are the least invasive option. Cochlear implantation is the only strategy that can restore binaural hearing, delivering significant improvements in speech perception, spatial localization, tinnitus control, and overall QoL. Comprehensive preoperative counseling, including a discussion of alternative technologies, implications of no treatment, expectations, and auditory training, is critical to optimizing therapeutic outcomes.
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- Alessandra Pantaleo
- Otolaryngology Unit, Department of BMS, Neuroscience and Sensory Organs, University of Bari, 70121 Bari, Italy; (A.P.); (A.M.); (V.P.); (D.A.)
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- Otolaryngology Unit, Department of BMS, Neuroscience and Sensory Organs, University of Bari, 70121 Bari, Italy; (A.P.); (A.M.); (V.P.); (D.A.)
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- Otolaryngology Unit, Madonna delle Grazie Hospital, 75100 Matera, Italy;
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- Otolaryngology Unit, Department of BMS, Neuroscience and Sensory Organs, University of Bari, 70121 Bari, Italy; (A.P.); (A.M.); (V.P.); (D.A.)
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- Otolaryngology Unit, Department of BMS, Neuroscience and Sensory Organs, University of Bari, 70121 Bari, Italy; (A.P.); (A.M.); (V.P.); (D.A.)
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- Otolaryngology Unit, Department of BMS, Neuroscience and Sensory Organs, University of Bari, 70121 Bari, Italy; (A.P.); (A.M.); (V.P.); (D.A.)
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Zhang AL, Lin RZ, Landes EK, Ensing AE, Getahun H, Lieu JEC. Fatigue and Quality of Life in Children with Hearing Loss or Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Laryngoscope 2024; 134:443-451. [PMID: 37265242 DOI: 10.1002/lary.30792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the fatigue levels of children with hearing loss (HL) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), hypothesizing that the fatigue experienced by children with HL is under-recognized. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional survey. METHODS We identified children aged 2-18 with HL, OSA, sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), and controls from a pediatric otolaryngology clinic and sleep center. Children and/or parents completed the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Multidimensional Fatigue Scale (PedsQL MFS), Hearing Environments And Reflection on Quality of Life (HEAR-QL), and OSA-18. RESULTS Responses of 50 children with HL, 79 with OSA, and 18 with SDB were compared with those of 49 recruited controls (RC) and literature controls (LC). Children with HL or OSA had higher fatigue than controls in the PedsQL MFS self-reported (HL 65.4, OSA 54.7, RC 71.8, LC 80.5, p < 0.001) and parent-reported (HL 64.6, OSA 59.3, RC 75.2, LC 89.6, p < 0.001). Children with HL had Cognitive Fatigue similar to that of children with OSA (self 60.4 vs. 49.5, p = 0.170; parent 56.0 vs. 56.7, p = 0.998), though with decreased Sleep/Rest Fatigue (self 67.8 vs. 56.3, p = 0.033; parent 69.8 vs. 57.5, p = 0.001). Children with HL or OSA had lower disease-related quality of life (QOL) than controls in the HEAR-QL and OSA-18, respectively. Stratification with disease severity revealed no differences in fatigue. CONCLUSION Children with HL or OSA experience higher fatigue and lower QOL than controls. Similar Cognitive Fatigue in both groups suggests under-recognized fatigue in children with HL. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3 Laryngoscope, 134:443-451, 2024.
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- Amy L Zhang
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Meyer L, Rachman L, Araiza-Illan G, Gaudrain E, Başkent D. Use of a humanoid robot for auditory psychophysical testing. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0294328. [PMID: 38091272 PMCID: PMC10718414 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0294328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Tasks in psychophysical tests can at times be repetitive and cause individuals to lose engagement during the test. To facilitate engagement, we propose the use of a humanoid NAO robot, named Sam, as an alternative interface for conducting psychophysical tests. Specifically, we aim to evaluate the performance of Sam as an auditory testing interface, given its potential limitations and technical differences, in comparison to the current laptop interface. We examine the results and durations of two voice perception tests, voice cue sensitivity and voice gender categorisation, obtained from both the conventionally used laptop interface and Sam. Both tests investigate the perception and use of two speaker-specific voice cues, fundamental frequency (F0) and vocal tract length (VTL), important for characterising voice gender. Responses are logged on the laptop using a connected mouse, and on Sam using the tactile sensors. Comparison of test results from both interfaces shows functional similarity between the interfaces and replicates findings from previous studies with similar tests. Comparison of test durations shows longer testing times with Sam, primarily due to longer processing times in comparison to the laptop, as well as other design limitations due to the implementation of the test on the robot. Despite the inherent constraints of the NAO robot, such as in sound quality, relatively long processing and testing times, and different methods of response logging, the NAO interface appears to facilitate collecting similar data to the current laptop interface, confirming its potential as an alternative psychophysical test interface for auditory perception tests.
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- Luke Meyer
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
- W.J. Kolff Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
- W.J. Kolff Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
- W.J. Kolff Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Lyon Neuroscience Research Center, CNRS UMR 5292, INSERM UMRS 1028, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Université de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
- W.J. Kolff Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Wang Y, Jiang H, Pan B, Ma L, Zhou J, Song Y, Yu X, Lin L. Correlations Among Clinical Phenotypes, Radiological Examination Indexes, and Hearing Status in Congenital Microtia. J Craniofac Surg 2023:00001665-990000000-01251. [PMID: 38011621 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000009867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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Microtia is a congenital malformation of the external ear that often presents with other anatomical abnormalities and ipsilateral hearing loss (HL). The aim of this study was to present the correlation among important phenotypic abnormalities in microtia and their relationship with HL in a clinical population in China. In this study, a retrospective analysis was conducted on 307 patients diagnosed with microtia who visited the Department of Auricular Reconstruction of the Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, for surgical auricle reconstruction from April 2021 to April 2022. Standardized classification of ear malformations, craniofacial CT scans, and pure tone audiometric data were collected, and statistical analyses were performed using the rank sum test, Kruskal-Wallis test, and Spearman's rank correlation coefficient. The results showed that group differences between ear malformation and variations in the development of mandible, external auditory canal (EAC), and mastoid pneumatization were statistically significant and each had a positive correlation. Among them, the correlation between development of ear and EAC was the most significant (Ρ=0.72). Besides, the severity of HL (97% were conductive) was positively correlated with ear and EAC dysplasia with or without mandibular hypoplasia. Based on the statistical analysis of the correlation between ear malformation and HL, the authors strongly recommend that facial phenotype reconstruction and hearing improvement of microtia should be considered comprehensively, regardless of whether children with microtia show HL or not, early diagnosis of audiology evaluation and appropriate intervention measures should be implemented.
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- Yuchen Wang
- Department of Auricular Reconstruction, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
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- Department of Auricular Reconstruction, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
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- Department of Auricular Reconstruction, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
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- Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Auricular Reconstruction, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
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- Department of Auricular Reconstruction, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
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- Department of Auricular Reconstruction, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
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- Department of Auricular Reconstruction, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
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Patel R, Hoare DJ, Willis KR, Tabraiz S, Bateman PK, Thornton SK. Characterisation of the treatment provided for children with unilateral hearing loss. Front Pediatr 2023; 11:1197713. [PMID: 37559951 PMCID: PMC10407268 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1197713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Children with permanent unilateral hearing loss (UHL) are an understudied population, with limited data to inform the guidelines on clinical management. There is a funding gap in healthcare provision for the children with UHL in the United Kingdom, where genetic screening, support services, and devices are not consistently provided or fully funded in all areas. They are a disparate population with regard to aetiology and their degree of hearing loss, and hence their device choice and use. Despite having one "good ear", some children with UHL can have similar outcomes, socially, behaviourally, and academically, to children with bilateral hearing loss, highlighting the importance of understanding this population. In this longitudinal cohort study, we aimed to characterise the management of the children with UHL and the gaps in the support services that are provided for the children in Nottingham, United Kingdom. METHODS A cohort study was conducted collecting longitudinal data over 17 years (2002-2019) for 63 children with permanent congenital confirmed UHL in a large tertiary regional referral centre for hearing loss in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The cases of UHL include permanent congenital, conductive, mixed, or sensorineural hearing loss, and the degree of hearing loss ranges from mild to profound. The data were taken from their diagnostic auditory brainstem responses and their two most recent hearing assessments. Descriptors were recorded of the devices trialled and used and the diagnoses including aetiology of UHL, age of first fit, degree of hearing loss, when and which type of device was used, why a device was not used, the support services provided, concerns raised, and who raised them. RESULTS Most children (45/63; 71%) trialled a device, and the remaining 18 children had no device trial on record. Most children (20/45; 44%) trialled a bone-conduction device, followed by contralateral routing of signal aid (15/45; 33%) and conventional hearing aids (9/45; 20%). Most children (36/45; 80%) who had a device indicated that they wore their device "all day" or every day in school. Few children (8/45; 18%) reported that they wore their device rarely, and the reasons for this included bullying (3/8), feedback from the device (2/8), and discomfort from the device (2/8). Only one child reported that the device was not helping with their hearing. The age that the children were first fitted with their hearing device varied a median of 2.5 years for hearing aids and bone-conduction devices and 7 years for a contralateral routing of signal aid. The length of time that the children had the device also varied widely (median of 26 months, range 3-135 months); the children had their bone-conduction hearing aid for the longest period of time (median of 32.5 months). There was a significant trend where more recent device fittings were happening for children at a younger age. Fifty-one children were referred by the paediatric audiologist to a support service, 72.5% (37/51) were subsequently followed up by the referred service with no issue, whilst the remaining 27.5% (14/51) encountered an issue leading to an unsuccessful provision of support. Overall, most children (65%, 41/63) had no reported concerns, and 28.5% (18/63) of the children went on to have a documented concern at some point during their audiological care: five with hearing aid difficulties, five with speech issues, four with no improvement in hearing, three facing self-image or bullying issues, and one case of a child struggling to interact socially with friends. Three of these children had not trialled a device. We documented every concern reported from the parents, clinicians, teachers of the deaf, and from the children themselves. Where concerns were raised, more than half (58.6%, 10/18) were by schools and teachers, the remaining four concerns were raised by the family, and further four concerns were raised by the children themselves. CONCLUSION To discover what management will most benefit which children with permanent UHL, we first must characterise their treatment, their concerns, and the support services available for them. Despite the children with UHL being a highly disparate population-in terms of their aetiology, their device use, the degree of hearing loss, and the age at which they trial a device-the majority report they use their device mostly in school. In lieu of available data and in consideration of the devices that are available to them, it could be useful to support families and clinicians in understanding the devices which are most used and where they are used. Considering the reasons for cessation of regular device use counselling and support services would be vital to support the children with UHL.
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- Roshni Patel
- Hearing Sciences, Mental Health and Clinical Neurosciences, School of Medicine, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Hearing Sciences, Mental Health and Clinical Neurosciences, School of Medicine, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Children’s Audiology, Ropewalk House, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Hearing Sciences, Mental Health and Clinical Neurosciences, School of Medicine, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Hearing Sciences, Mental Health and Clinical Neurosciences, School of Medicine, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Hearing Sciences, Mental Health and Clinical Neurosciences, School of Medicine, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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Koyama H, Kashio A, Nishimura S, Takahashi H, Iwasaki S, Doi K, Nakagawa T, Ito K, Yamasoba T. Etiology, Severity, Audiogram Type, and Device Usage in Patients with Unilateral Moderate to Profound Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Japan. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4290. [PMID: 37445325 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12134290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Few studies have reported on the etiology, severity, or device usage of unilateral sensorineural hearing loss (UHL) compared to bilateral hearing loss. Therefore, this study investigated the characteristics of UHL in adults and children. METHODS We performed a survey using questionnaires for secondary and tertiary otolaryngology institutions. RESULTS We included 15,981 patients (1549 children and 14,432 adults) from 196 institutions with otolaryngology residency programs and 2844 patients (336 children and 2508 adults) from 27 institutions with board members of the Japan Audiology Society. The latter submitted audiological data. Among children, most diagnoses were made at age 0. Approximately half of them had profound hearing loss, and 37 children (2.2%) used hearing devices. Among adults, the number of cases increased with age, but decreased when people reached their 80s and 90s. More than half of them had moderate hearing loss. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss was the most common cause of UHL of all ages; 4.4% of UHL patients used hearing devices, and most of the device users (98.6%) selected a conventional hearing aid. CONCLUSIONS Hearing aid use is limited in children and adults with UHL in Japan. There could be many candidates with UHL for intervention such as a cochlear implant.
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- Hajime Koyama
- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8654, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8654, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8654, Japan
- Department of Otolaryngology, Mitsui Memorial Hospital, Tokyo 101-8643, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Nagasaki Harbor Medical Center, Nagasaki 850-0842, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Kindai University, Osaka 589-0014, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Teikyo University, Tokyo 173-8605, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8654, Japan
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Ji H, Yu X, Xiao Z, Zhu H, Liu P, Lin H, Chen R, Hong Q. Features of Cognitive Ability and Central Auditory Processing of Preschool Children With Minimal and Mild Hearing Loss. JOURNAL OF SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING RESEARCH : JSLHR 2023; 66:1867-1888. [PMID: 37116308 DOI: 10.1044/2023_jslhr-22-00395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the current status of cognitive development and central auditory processing development of preschool children with minimal and mild hearing loss (MMHL) in Nanjing, China. METHOD We recruited 34 children with MMHL and 45 children with normal hearing (NH). They completed a series of tests, including cognitive tests (i.e., Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence and Continuous Performance Test), behavioral auditory tests (speech-in-noise [SIN] test and frequency pattern test), and objective electrophysiological audiometry (speech-evoked auditory brainstem response and cortical auditory evoked potential). In addition, teacher evaluations and demographic information and questionnaires completed by parents were collected. RESULTS Regarding cognitive ability, statistical differences in the verbal comprehensive index, full-scale intelligence quotient, and abnormal rate of attention test score were found between the MMHL group and the NH group. The children with MMHL performed poorer on the SIN test than the children with NH. As for the auditory electrophysiology of the two groups, the latency and amplitude of some waves of the speech-evoked auditory brainstem response and cortical auditory evoked potential were statistically different between the two groups. We attempted to explore the relationship between some key indicators of auditory processing and some key indicators of cognitive development. CONCLUSIONS Children with MMHL are already at increased developmental risk as early as preschool. They are more likely to have problems with attention and verbal comprehension than children with NH. This condition is not compensated with increasing age during the preschool years. The results suggest a possible relationship between the risk of cognitive deficit and divergence of auditory processing. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.22670473.
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- Hui Ji
- Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Pediatrics, Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Pediatrics, Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Pediatrics, Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu, China
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- Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu, China
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- Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Jiangsu, China
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Zeitler DM, Dunn C, Schwartz SR, McCoy JL, Jamis C, Chi DH, Goldberg DM, Anne S. Health-Related Quality of Life in Children With Unilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss Following Cochlear Implantation. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 168:1511-1520. [PMID: 36934432 DOI: 10.1002/ohn.165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 03/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Evaluate health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) benefits with cochlear implantation (CI) in children with unilateral sensorineural hearing loss (USNHL) versus bilateral sensorineural hearing loss (BSNHL). STUDY DESIGN A cross-sectional survey of parents of children who underwent CI for USNHL and BSNHL. SETTING Tertiary care academic centers. METHODS The "Children with cochlear implants: parental perspectives" survey was administered. Parents rated responses on a 5-point Likert scale. Scores greater than 3.0 were considered favorable. Responses were recorded within 8 domains and groups were compared with respect to domain scores. Analysis of covariance models was used to compare groups while adjusting for age at implantation and duration of implant use. RESULTS There were 31 patients with USNHL and 27 patients with BSNHL. The average age of implantation in BSNHL patients was 1.9 and 6.7 years for USNHL. Parents of all children answered favorably in all domains. When adjusted for age at implantation and duration of implant use, parents of BSNHL children responded significantly more favorably only in 2 domains. When comparing patients with older age or prolonged duration of hearing loss in the USNHL cohort, there were favorable responses in all domains with no significant differences between groups. CONCLUSION There are HR-QOL benefits of CI in USNHL children; less pronounced favorable results were noted only in 2 domains when compared to BSNHL children. Benefits were noted with CI in USNHL children at an older age at implantation or prolonged duration of hearing loss. Therefore, these factors should not be absolute contraindications for CI in USNHL.
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- Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Yaar-Soffer Y, Kaplan-Neeman R, Greenbom T, Habiballah S, Shapira Y, Henkin Y. A cortical biomarker of audibility and processing efficacy in children with single-sided deafness using a cochlear implant. Sci Rep 2023; 13:3533. [PMID: 36864095 PMCID: PMC9981742 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-30399-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023] Open
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The goals of the current study were to evaluate audibility and cortical speech processing, and to provide insight into binaural processing in children with single-sided deafness (CHwSSD) using a cochlear implant (CI). The P1 potential to acoustically-presented speech stimuli (/m/, /g/, /t/) was recorded during monaural [Normal hearing (NH), CI], and bilateral (BIL, NH + CI) listening conditions within a clinical setting in 22 CHwSSD (mean age at CI/testing 4.7, 5.7 years). Robust P1 potentials were elicited in all children in the NH and BIL conditions. In the CI condition: (1) P1 prevalence was reduced yet was elicited in all but one child to at least one stimulus; (2) P1 latency was prolonged and amplitude was reduced, consequently leading to absence of binaural processing manifestations; (3) Correlation between P1 latency and age at CI/testing was weak and not significant; (4) P1 prevalence for /m/ was reduced and associated with CI manufacturer and duration of CI use. Results indicate that recording CAEPs to speech stimuli in clinical settings is feasible and valuable for the management of CHwSSD. While CAEPs provided evidence for effective audibility, a substantial mismatch in timing and synchrony of early-stage cortical processing between the CI and NH ear remains a barrier for the development of binaural interaction components.
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- Y. Yaar-Soffer
- grid.413795.d0000 0001 2107 2845Hearing, Speech, and Language Center, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, 52621 Ramat Gan, Israel ,grid.12136.370000 0004 1937 0546Department of Communication Disorders, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- grid.413795.d0000 0001 2107 2845Hearing, Speech, and Language Center, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, 52621 Ramat Gan, Israel ,grid.12136.370000 0004 1937 0546Department of Communication Disorders, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- grid.413795.d0000 0001 2107 2845Hearing, Speech, and Language Center, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, 52621 Ramat Gan, Israel ,grid.12136.370000 0004 1937 0546Department of Communication Disorders, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- grid.18098.380000 0004 1937 0562Department of Communication Disorders, Haifa University, Haifa, Israel ,grid.471000.2Alango Technologies LTD, Tirat Carmel, Israel
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- grid.413795.d0000 0001 2107 2845Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
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- grid.413795.d0000 0001 2107 2845Hearing, Speech, and Language Center, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, 52621 Ramat Gan, Israel ,grid.12136.370000 0004 1937 0546Department of Communication Disorders, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Adams B, Thornton SK, Naylor G, Spriggs RV, Wiggins IM, Kitterick PT. Exploring listening-related fatigue in children with and without hearing loss using self-report and parent-proxy measures. Front Pediatr 2023; 11:1127578. [PMID: 36925665 PMCID: PMC10011639 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1127578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Children with hearing loss appear to experience greater fatigue than children with normal hearing (CNH). Listening-related fatigue is often associated with an increase in effortful listening or difficulty in listening situations. This has been observed in children with bilateral hearing loss (CBHL) and, more recently, in children with unilateral hearing loss (CUHL). Available tools for measuring fatigue in children include general fatigue questionnaires such as the child self-report and parent-proxy versions of the PedsQLTM-Multidimensional Fatigue Scale (MFS) and the PROMIS Fatigue Scale. Recently, the Vanderbilt Fatigue Scale (VFS-C: child self-report; VFS-P: parent-proxy report) was introduced with a specific focus on listening-related fatigue. The aims of this study were to compare fatigue levels experienced by CNH, CUHL and CBHL using both generic and listening-specific fatigue measures and compare outcomes from the child self-report and parent-proxy reports. Eighty children aged 6-16 years (32 CNH, 19 CUHL, 29 CBHL), and ninety-nine parents/guardians (39 parents to CNH, 23 parents to CUHL, 37 parents to CBHL), completed the above fatigue questionnaires online. Kruskal-Wallis H tests were performed to compare fatigue levels between the CNH, CUHL and CBHL. To determine the agreement between parent-proxy and child self-report measures, Bland-Altman 95% limits of agreement were performed. All child self-report fatigue measures indicated that CBHL experience greater fatigue than CNH. Only the listening-specific tool (VFS-C) was sufficiently able to show greater fatigue in CUHL than in CNH. Similarly, all parent-proxy measures of fatigue indicated that CBHL experience significantly greater fatigue than CNH. The VFS-P and the PROMIS Fatigue Parent-Proxy also showed greater fatigue in CUHL than in CNH. Agreement between the parent-proxy and child self-report measures were found within the PedsQL-MFS and the PROMIS Fatigue Scale. Our results suggest that CBHL experience greater levels of daily-life fatigue compared to CNH. CUHL also appear to experience more fatigue than CNH, and listening-specific measures of fatigue may be better able to detect this effect. Further research is needed to understand the bases of fatigue in these populations and to clarify whether fatigue experienced by CBHL and CUHL is comparable in nature and degree.
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- Bethany Adams
- National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- HearingSciences, Mental Health and Clinical Neurosciences, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- HearingSciences, Mental Health and Clinical Neurosciences, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- HearingSciences, Mental Health and Clinical Neurosciences, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- HearingSciences, Mental Health and Clinical Neurosciences, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- HearingSciences, Mental Health and Clinical Neurosciences, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- National Acoustic Laboratories, Australian Hearing Hub, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Bakkum KHE, Teunissen EM, Janssen AM, Lieu JEC, Hol MKS. Subjective Fatigue in Children With Unaided and Aided Unilateral Hearing Loss. Laryngoscope 2023; 133:189-198. [PMID: 35274306 PMCID: PMC10078630 DOI: 10.1002/lary.30104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Revised: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Fatigue is frequently observed in children with chronic diseases and can affect the quality of life (QoL). However, research in children with unilateral hearing loss (UHL) is scarce. Subsequently, no studies investigated the effects of hearing aids on fatigue in children. This study investigates subjective fatigue and hearing-related QoL in children with UHL. Furthermore, it evaluates the influence of hearing aids, subject-specific factors, and respondent-type on subjective fatigue. STUDY DESIGN A cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2020 until September 2020 at the department of otorhinolaryngology in a tertiary referral center. METHODS The primary outcome was the difference in subjective fatigue and hearing-related QoL between children with unaided UHL, aided UHL, and normal hearing. Subjective fatigue and hearing-related QoL were measured using the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ Multidimensional Fatigue Scale (PedsQL™-MFS) and Hearing Environments and Reflection on Quality of Life (HEAR-QL™) questionnaires. RESULTS Along with 36 aided children with UHL, 34 unaided and 36 normal-hearing children were included. Child reports revealed significantly more cognitive fatigue in children with aided UHL than children with normal hearing (median difference 12.5, P = .013). Parents reported more fatigue in children with UHL compared to normal-hearing siblings. Especially children with aided UHL seemed at increased risk for fatigue. Children with UHL scored lower on hearing-related QoL than children with normal hearing. No apparent differences were found in fatigue and QoL between children with unaided and aided UHL. CONCLUSION Children with unaided and even aided UHL seem to experience more subjective fatigue and lower hearing-related QoL than children with normal hearing. Prospective longitudinal studies are required to investigate the influence of hearing aids on fatigue and QoL in individual patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3 Laryngoscope, 2021 Laryngoscope, 133:189-198, 2023.
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- Kim H E Bakkum
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.,Research School of Behavioral and Cognitive Neurosciences, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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Silva VAR, Pauna HF, Lavinsky J, Hyppolito MA, Vianna MF, Leal M, Massuda ET, Hamerschmidt R, Bahmad Jr F, Cal RV, Sampaio ALL, Felix F, Chone CT, Castilho AM. Task force Guideline of Brazilian Society of Otology - hearing loss in children - Part II - Treatment. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol 2022; 89:190-206. [PMID: 36528468 PMCID: PMC9874354 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjorl.2022.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To provide an overview of the main evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis of hearing loss in children and adolescents aged 0-18 years. METHODS Task force members were educated on knowledge synthesis methods, including electronic database search, review and selection of relevant citations, and critical appraisal of selected studies. Articles written in English or Portuguese on childhood hearing loss were eligible for inclusion. The American College of Physicians' guideline grading system and the American Thyroid Association's guideline criteria were used for critical appraisal of evidence and recommendations for therapeutic interventions. RESULTS The topics were divided into 2 parts: (1) treatment of sensorineural hearing loss: individual hearing aids, bilateral cochlear implants, cochlear implants in young children, unilateral hearing loss, and auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder; and (2) treatment of conductive/mixed hearing loss: external/middle ear malformations, ventilation tube insertion, and tympanoplasty in children. CONCLUSIONS In children with hearing loss, in addition to speech therapy, Hearing AIDS (HAs) or implantable systems may be indicated. Even in children with profound hearing loss, both the use of HAs and behavioral assessments while using the device are important.
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- Vagner Antonio Rodrigues Silva
- Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp), Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Departamento de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço, Campinas, SP, Brazil,Corresponding author.
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- Hospital Universitário Cajuru, Departamento de Otorrinolaringologia, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Departamento de Cirurgia, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Oftalmologia, Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Irmandade Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo, Departamento de Otorrinolaringologia, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE), Departamento de Cirurgia, Recife, PE, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Oftalmologia, Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Hospital de Clínicas, Departamento de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Universidade de Brasília (UnB), Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Brasília, DF, Brazil,Instituto Brasiliense de Otorrinolaringologia (IBO), Brasília, DF, Brazil
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- Centro Universitário do Estado do Pará (CESUPA), Departamento de Otorrinolaringologia, Belém, PA, Brazil
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- Universidade de Brasília (UnB), Faculdade de Medicina, Laboratório de Ensino e Pesquisa em Otorrinolaringologia, Brasília, DF, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho (HUCFF), Departamento de Otorrinolaringologia, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp), Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Departamento de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp), Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Departamento de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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Wang Y, Clemens JL, Muriello M, Mu W, Smith CH, Tran PT, Rowe PC, Francomano C, Kline AD, Bodurtha J. Agreement between parent-proxy and child self-report in pediatric hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. J Child Health Care 2022:13674935221110081. [PMID: 36128922 DOI: 10.1177/13674935221110081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) is a common disorder in children and adolescents that negatively impacts health-related quality of life (HRQOL). It can include chronic pain, fatigue, autonomic dysfunction, and mood problems. The objective of this study was to examine levels of agreement between children and parents in the setting of hEDS and HRQOL. Individuals with hEDS, ages 10-20 years, and their parents were recruited to complete a series of surveys. Instruments included pediatric quality of life generic and multidimensional fatigue scales, Functional Disability Index, Pain-Frequency-Severity-Duration scale, Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire, and Herth Hope Index. Agreement on each measure was evaluated using statistical calculations. Thirty-six parent-child dyads completed the surveys. There were no significant differences between the means of parent and child scores. There was moderate to strong agreement on all survey scores. However, the proportion of dyads with disagreement was relatively high for each individual score. Eighteen dyads disagreed on at least half of the surveys. Body mass index centile and child perception of cognitive fatigue most strongly predicted disagreement in total HRQOL score. Proxy-reporters for children and adolescents with hEDS may agree with their child on average. However, due to significant frequency of clinically important disagreement, information from both children and their parents should be sought whenever possible.
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- You Wang
- Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- McKusick-Nathans Department of Genetic Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
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- McKusick-Nathans Department of Genetic Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
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- Faculty of Pharmacy HUTECH University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Harvey Institute for Human Genetics, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Towson, MD
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- McKusick-Nathans Department of Genetic Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
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Impact of unilateral hearing loss in early development. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2022; 30:344-350. [PMID: 36004776 DOI: 10.1097/moo.0000000000000848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The purpose of this review is to provide an update on current literature as it relates to the impact of unilateral hearing loss for the pediatric population. RECENT FINDINGS Current studies further corroborate past research findings which reveal the potential consequences of unilateral hearing loss on spatial hearing, language, and neurocognitive functioning. Deficits among children with unilateral hearing loss may parallel those seen in children with bilateral hearing loss, further challenging historic views that hearing in one ear in childhood is sufficient for normal development. The potential deficiencies seen in children with unilateral hearing loss can be subtler than those seen with bilateral hearing loss, but may nonetheless also impact school performance, patient fatigue, parental stress, and quality of life. Early interventions within a sensitive period of development of the central auditory system may circumvent potential barriers in cognitive, academic, and psychosocial development. SUMMARY This review synthesizes the latest research on the impact of unilateral hearing loss in childhood and the role for possible interventions. The summarized information may serve to support the development of new guidelines for the evaluation and treatment of children with unilateral hearing loss.
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Xiao H, Amaerjiang N, Wang W, Li M, Zunong J, En H, Zhao X, Wen C, Yu Y, Huang L, Hu Y. Hearing thresholds elevation and potential association with emotional problems among 1,914 children in Beijing, China. Front Public Health 2022; 10:937301. [PMID: 35991012 PMCID: PMC9386347 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.937301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Objectives School-aged children may experience hearing loss and emotional problems. Previous studies have shown a bidirectional relationship between hearing loss and emotional problems in the elderly population, and we aimed to analyze the association between hearing thresholds and emotional problems in school-aged children. Methods Based on the Beijing Child Growth and Health Cohort (PROC) study, the hearing screenings were conducted in November 2019 using pure tone audiometry. A total of 1,877 parents completed the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) to assess children's emotional and behavioral status. We used generalized linear regression analysis to assess the potential association of emotional problems with hearing thresholds, based on multiple imputed datasets with a sample size of 1,914. Results The overall pass rate of hearing screening was 91.5%. The abnormal rate of SDQ total difficulties was 55.8%. Emotional symptoms were positively associated with left ear average hearing thresholds (β = 0.24, 95%CI: 0.08-0.40), and right ear average hearing thresholds (β = 0.18, 95%CI: 0.04-0.32). Conduct problems, hyperactivity/inattention, peer problems, and prosocial behaviors had no association with the pass rate of the hearing screening. Regarding emotional symptoms, boys with many fears and who are easily scared coincided with increased right ear average hearing thresholds (β = 0.67, 95%CI: 0.01-1.33). Girls having many worries, frequently feeling unhappy and downhearted were positively associated with left and right ear average hearing thresholds, respectively (β = 0.96, 95%CI: 0.20-1.73; β = 0.72, 95%CI: 0.07-1.37). Conclusions The co-occurrence of hearing problems and emotional problems of children aged 6-8 in Beijing attracts attention. It is important to address undiscovered hearing loss and emotional problems from the perspective of comorbidity driving factors.
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- Huidi Xiao
- Department of Child, Adolescent Health and Maternal Care, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Child, Adolescent Health and Maternal Care, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Child, Adolescent Health and Maternal Care, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Child, Adolescent Health and Maternal Care, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Institute of Otolaryngology, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Institute of Otolaryngology, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Institute of Otolaryngology, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Institute of Otolaryngology, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- Department of Child, Adolescent Health and Maternal Care, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Hornsby BWY, Camarata S, Cho SJ, Davis H, McGarrigle R, Bess FH. Development and Evaluation of Pediatric Versions of the Vanderbilt Fatigue Scale for Children With Hearing Loss. JOURNAL OF SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING RESEARCH : JSLHR 2022; 65:2343-2363. [PMID: 35623338 PMCID: PMC9907440 DOI: 10.1044/2022_jslhr-22-00051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Revised: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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PURPOSE Growing evidence suggests that fatigue associated with listening difficulties is particularly problematic for children with hearing loss (CHL). However, sensitive, reliable, and valid measures of listening-related fatigue do not exist. To address this gap, this article describes the development, psychometric evaluation, and preliminary validation of a suite of scales designed to assess listening-related fatigue in CHL: the pediatric versions of the Vanderbilt Fatigue Scale (VFS-Peds). METHOD Test development employed best practices, including operationalizing the construct of listening-related fatigue from the perspective of target respondents (i.e., children, their parents, and teachers). Test items were developed based on input from these groups. Dimensionality was evaluated using exploratory factor analyses (EFAs). Item response theory (IRT) and differential item functioning (DIF) analyses were used to identify high-quality items, which were further evaluated and refined to create the final versions of the VFS-Peds. RESULTS The VFS-Peds is appropriate for use with children aged 6-17 years and consists of child self-report (VFS-C), parent proxy-report (VFS-P), and teacher proxy-report (VFS-T) scales. EFA of child self-report and teacher proxy data suggested that listening-related fatigue was unidimensional in nature. In contrast, parent data suggested a multidimensional construct, composed of mental (cognitive, social, and emotional) and physical domains. IRT analyses suggested that items were of good quality, with high information and good discriminability. DIF analyses revealed the scales provided a comparable measure of fatigue regardless of the child's gender, age, or hearing status. Test information was acceptable over a wide range of fatigue severities and all scales yielded acceptable reliability and validity. CONCLUSIONS This article describes the development, psychometric evaluation, and validation of the VFS-Peds. Results suggest that the VFS-Peds provide a sensitive, reliable, and valid measure of listening-related fatigue in children that may be appropriate for clinical use. Such scales could be used to identify those children most affected by listening-related fatigue, and given their apparent sensitivity, the scales may also be useful for examining the effectiveness of potential interventions targeting listening-related fatigue in children. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.19836154.
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- Benjamin W. Y. Hornsby
- Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
- Department of Psychology and Human Development, Peabody College, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Psychology and Human Development, Peabody College, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Psychology, University of Bradford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
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Are children with unilateral hearing loss more tired? Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2022; 155:111075. [PMID: 35189448 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2022.111075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether children with unilateral sensorineural hearing loss (USNHL) and unilateral conductive hearing loss (UCHL) have higher levels of fatigue than literature reported normal hearing (LRNH) children. METHODS This was a cross-sectional survey utilizing the PedsQL™ Multidimensional Fatigue Scale administered to children with unilateral hearing loss (UHL) and their parents at two tertiary care academic medical centers and a nationwide microtia/atresia conference. The PedsQL™ Multidimensional Fatigue Scale was used to compare child and parental proxy reports of fatigue among USNHL, UCHL, and LRNH children. ANOVA and post-hoc Tukey Honest Significant Difference testing were used for statistical analysis. RESULTS Of 69 children included in the study, 42 had UCHL (61%) and 27 (39%) had USNHL. Children with USNHL reported more total fatigue (mean 69.1, SD 19.3) than LRNH children (mean 80.5, SD 13.3; difference -11.4; 95% CI: -19.98 to -2.84) and children with UCHL (mean 78.0, SD 14.5; difference -8.95; 95% CI: -17.86 to 0.04). Children with UCHL reported similar levels of fatigue compared to LRNH children (difference -2.5; 95% CI: -9.95 to 5.03). Parents of children with USNHL reported greater levels of fatigue (mean 67.6, SD 22.6) in their children than parents of LRNH children (mean 89.6, SD 11.4; difference -22.0; 95% CI: -29.8 to -14.3) and parents of children with UCHL (mean 76.2, SD 17.3; difference -8.6; 95% CI: -17.5 to 0.21). Parents of children with UCHL also report higher levels of fatigue than parents of LRNH children (difference -13.4; 95% CI: -19.98 to -6.84). CONCLUSIONS Children with USNHL reported greater levels of fatigue than LRNH children and children with UCHL. Results implicate cognitive load as an important consideration in children with hearing loss. The measurement of fatigue may be a useful indicator to determine the benefit of intervention (e.g., amplification) for these children.
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American Cochlear Implant Alliance Task Force Guidelines for Clinical Assessment and Management of Cochlear Implantation in Children With Single-Sided Deafness. Ear Hear 2022; 43:255-267. [PMID: 35213890 PMCID: PMC8862768 DOI: 10.1097/aud.0000000000001204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Davis H, Schlundt D, Bonnet K, Camarata S, Hornsby B, Bess FH. Listening-Related Fatigue in Children With Hearing Loss: Perspectives of Children, Parents, and School Professionals. Am J Audiol 2021; 30:929-940. [PMID: 34473545 PMCID: PMC10023143 DOI: 10.1044/2021_aja-20-00216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Children with hearing loss (CHL) are considered at risk for listening-related fatigue and its negative consequences. We collected data via focus groups and interviews from three stakeholder groups-CHL, their parents, and teachers/school professionals-in order to define the construct of listening-related fatigue from the perspective of CHL and key stakeholders. This is an important first step in our long-term goal to construct and validate a measure (i.e., scale) of listening-related fatigue for the pediatric population, with a focus on CHL. This article provides an overview of the data gathering process, analysis of qualitative reports, and the development of a theoretical framework for understanding the experience of listening-related fatigue in CHL. METHOD We conducted focus groups and interviews in school-age children exhibiting bilateral, moderate-to-profound hearing loss (n = 43), their parents (n = 17), and school professionals who work with CHL (n = 28). The discussions were audio-recorded, transcribed, and coded using a hierarchical coding system. Qualitative analysis was conducted using an iterative inductive-deductive approach. RESULTS We identified primary themes from the focus group/interview discussions to develop a theoretical framework of listening-related fatigue in CHL. The framework demonstrates the complex interaction among situational determinants that impact fatigue, symptoms or manifestations of fatigue, and the utilization of, and barriers to, coping strategies to reduce listening-related fatigue. CONCLUSIONS Participant discussion suggests that listening-related fatigue is a significant problem for many, but not all, CHL. Qualitative data obtained from these stakeholder groups help define the construct and provide a framework for better understanding listening-related fatigue in children.
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- Hilary Davis
- Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Psychology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center, Nashville, TN
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Gustafson SJ, Camarata S, Hornsby BWY, Bess FH. Perceived Listening Difficulty in the Classroom, Not Measured Noise Levels, Is Associated With Fatigue in Children With and Without Hearing Loss. Am J Audiol 2021; 30:956-967. [PMID: 34464548 PMCID: PMC9126126 DOI: 10.1044/2021_aja-21-00065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to examine if classroom noise levels and perceived listening difficulty were related to fatigue reported by children with and without hearing loss. METHOD Measures of classroom noise and reports of classroom listening difficulty were obtained from 79 children (ages 6-12 years) at two time points on two different school days. Forty-four children had mild to moderately severe hearing loss in at least one ear. Multiple regression analyses were conducted to evaluate if measured noise levels, perceived listening difficulty, hearing status, language abilities, or grade level would predict self-reported fatigue ratings measured using the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Multidimensional Fatigue Scale. RESULTS Higher perceived listening difficulty was the only predictor variable that was associated with greater self-reported fatigue. CONCLUSIONS Measured classroom noise levels showed no systematic relationship with fatigue ratings, suggesting that actual classroom noise levels do not contribute to increased reports of subjective fatigue. Instead, perceived challenges with listening appears to be an important factor for consideration in future work examining listening-related fatigue in children with and without hearing loss.
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- Samantha J. Gustafson
- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City
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- Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN
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McGarrigle R, Knight S, Hornsby BWY, Mattys S. Predictors of Listening-Related Fatigue Across the Adult Life Span. Psychol Sci 2021; 32:1937-1951. [PMID: 34751602 DOI: 10.1177/09567976211016410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Listening-related fatigue is a potentially serious negative consequence of an aging auditory and cognitive system. However, the impact of age on listening-related fatigue and the factors underpinning any such effect remain unexplored. Using data from a large sample of adults (N = 281), we conducted a conditional process analysis to examine potential mediators and moderators of age-related changes in listening-related fatigue. Mediation analyses revealed opposing effects of age on listening-related fatigue: Older adults with greater perceived hearing impairment tended to report increased listening-related fatigue. However, aging was otherwise associated with decreased listening-related fatigue via reductions in both mood disturbance and sensory-processing sensitivity. Results suggested that the effect of auditory attention ability on listening-related fatigue was moderated by sensory-processing sensitivity; for individuals with high sensory-processing sensitivity, better auditory attention ability was associated with increased fatigue. These findings shed light on the perceptual, cognitive, and psychological factors underlying age-related changes in listening-related fatigue.
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- Ronan McGarrigle
- Department of Psychology, University of York.,Department of Psychology, University of Bradford
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- Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
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- Department of Psychology, University of York
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Corbin NE, Buss E, Leibold LJ. Spatial Hearing and Functional Auditory Skills in Children With Unilateral Hearing Loss. JOURNAL OF SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING RESEARCH : JSLHR 2021; 64:4495-4512. [PMID: 34609204 PMCID: PMC9132156 DOI: 10.1044/2021_jslhr-20-00081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Revised: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Purpose The purpose of this study was to characterize spatial hearing abilities of children with longstanding unilateral hearing loss (UHL). UHL was expected to negatively impact children's sound source localization and masked speech recognition, particularly when the target and masker were separated in space. Spatial release from masking (SRM) in the presence of a two-talker speech masker was expected to predict functional auditory performance as assessed by parent report. Method Participants were 5- to 14-year-olds with sensorineural or mixed UHL, age-matched children with normal hearing (NH), and adults with NH. Sound source localization was assessed on the horizontal plane (-90° to 90°), with noise that was either all-pass, low-pass, high-pass, or an unpredictable mixture. Speech recognition thresholds were measured in the sound field for sentences presented in two-talker speech or speech-shaped noise. Target speech was always presented from 0°; the masker was either colocated with the target or spatially separated at ±90°. Parents of children with UHL rated their children's functional auditory performance in everyday environments via questionnaire. Results Sound source localization was poorer for children with UHL than those with NH. Children with UHL also derived less SRM than those with NH, with increased masking for some conditions. Effects of UHL were larger in the two-talker than the noise masker, and SRM in two-talker speech increased with age for both groups of children. Children with UHL whose parents reported greater functional difficulties achieved less SRM when either masker was on the side of the better-hearing ear. Conclusions Children with UHL are clearly at a disadvantage compared with children with NH for both sound source localization and masked speech recognition with spatial separation. Parents' report of their children's real-world communication abilities suggests that spatial hearing plays an important role in outcomes for children with UHL.
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- Nicole E. Corbin
- Department of Communication Science and Disorders, University of Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Center for Hearing Research, Boys Town National Research Hospital, Omaha, NE
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McSweeny C, Cushing SL, Campos JL, Papsin BC, Gordon KA. Functional Consequences of Poor Binaural Hearing in Development: Evidence From Children With Unilateral Hearing Loss and Children Receiving Bilateral Cochlear Implants. Trends Hear 2021; 25:23312165211051215. [PMID: 34661482 PMCID: PMC8527588 DOI: 10.1177/23312165211051215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Poor binaural hearing in children was hypothesized to contribute to related cognitive and
academic deficits. Children with unilateral hearing have normal hearing in one ear but no
access to binaural cues. Their cognitive and academic deficits could be unique from
children receiving bilateral cochlear implants (CIs) at young ages who have poor access to
spectral cues and impaired binaural sensitivity. Both groups are at risk for
vestibular/balance deficits which could further contribute to memory and learning
challenges. Eighty-eight children (43 male:45 female, aged 9.89 ± 3.40 years), grouped
by unilateral hearing loss (n = 20), bilateral CI
(n = 32), and typically developing (n = 36), completed a
battery of sensory, cognitive, and academic tests. Analyses revealed that children in both
hearing loss groups had significantly poorer skills (accounting for age) on most tests
than their normal hearing peers. Children with unilateral hearing loss had more asymmetric
speech perception than children with bilateral CIs (p < .0001) but
balance and language deficits (p = .0004, p < .0001,
respectively) were similar in the two hearing loss groups (p > .05).
Visuospatial memory deficits occurred in both hearing loss groups
(p = .02) but more consistently across tests in children with unilateral
hearing loss. Verbal memory was not significantly different than normal
(p > .05). Principal component analyses revealed deficits in a main
cluster of visuospatial memory, oral language, mathematics, and reading measures
(explaining 46.8% data variability). The remaining components revealed clusters of
self-reported hearing, balance and vestibular function, and speech perception deficits.
The findings indicate significant developmental impacts of poor binaural hearing in
children.
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- Claire McSweeny
- Archie's Cochlear Implant Lab, 7979Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Archie's Cochlear Implant Lab, 7979Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, 7979Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- KITE-Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Psychology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Archie's Cochlear Implant Lab, 7979Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, 7979Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Archie's Cochlear Implant Lab, 7979Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Lopez EM, Dillon MT, Park LR, Rooth MA, Richter ME, Thompson NJ, O'Connell BP, Pillsbury HC, Brown KD. Influence of Cochlear Implant Use on Perceived Listening Effort in Adult and Pediatric Cases of Unilateral and Asymmetric Hearing Loss. Otol Neurotol 2021; 42:e1234-e1241. [PMID: 34224547 PMCID: PMC8448920 DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000003261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Assess the influence of cochlear implant (CI) use on the perceived listening effort of adult and pediatric subjects with unilateral hearing loss (UHL) or asymmetric hearing loss (AHL). STUDY DESIGN Prospective cohort. SETTING Tertiary referral center. PATIENTS Adults and children with UHL or AHL. INTERVENTION Cochlear implantation. Subjects received their CI as part of a clinical trial assessing the effectiveness of cochlear implantation in cases of UHL and AHL. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Responses to the Listening Effort pragmatic subscale on the Speech, Spatial, and Qualities of Hearing Scale (SSQ) or SSQ for Children with Impaired Hearing (SSQ-C) were compared over the study period. Subjects or their parents completed the questionnaires preoperatively and at predetermined postactivation intervals. For the adult subjects, responses were compared to word recognition in quiet and sentence recognition in noise. RESULTS Forty adult subjects (n = 20 UHL, n = 20 AHL) and 16 pediatric subjects with UHL enrolled and underwent cochlear implantation. Subjects in all three groups reported a significant reduction in perceived listening effort within the initial months of CI use (p < 0.001; η2 ≥ 0.351). The perceived benefit was significantly correlated with speech recognition in noise for the adult subjects with UHL at the 12-month interval (r(20) = .59, p = 0.006). CONCLUSIONS Adult and pediatric CI recipients with UHL or AHL report a reduction in listening effort with CI use as compared to their preoperative experiences. Use of the SSQ and SSQ-C Listening Effort pragmatic subscale may provide additional information about a CI recipient's experience beyond the abilities measured in the sound booth.
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- Erin M Lopez
- Department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery
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- Department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery
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- Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences, Department of Allied Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Brown KD, Dillon MT, Park LR. Benefits of Cochlear Implantation in Childhood Unilateral Hearing Loss (CUHL Trial). Laryngoscope 2021; 132 Suppl 6:S1-S18. [PMID: 34542181 PMCID: PMC9293149 DOI: 10.1002/lary.29853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Objectives/Hypotheses Children with unilateral sensory hearing loss (UHL) struggle to understand speech in noise and locate the origin of sound and have reduced quality of hearing. This clinical trial will determine the benefits of cochlear implantation in children with UHL. Study Design Prospective clinical trial. Methods Twenty children with at least moderate to profound sensory hearing loss and poor speech perception (word score <30%) in one ear and normal hearing in the contralateral ear participated in a Food and Drug Administration‐approved clinical trial. Subjects were evaluated for speech perception in quiet, speech perception in noise, sound localization, and subjective benefits after implantation. Results CNC word score perception in quiet significantly improved (1% to 50%, P < .0001) by 12 months after activation. Speech perception in noise by BKB‐SIN significantly improved in all three noise configurations; there was a 3.6 dB advantage in head shadow (P < .0001), a 1.6 dB advantage in summation (P = .003), and a 2.5 dB advantage in squelch (P = .0001). Localization improved by 26° at 9 months (P < .0001). Speech, Spatial, and Qualities (SSQ) demonstrated significant improvements in speech (5.2 to 7.4, P = .0012), qualities of hearing (5.9 to 7.5, P = .0056), and spatial hearing (2.7 to 6.6, P < .0001). SSQ subscales associated with binaural hearing were significantly improved, as was listening effort (P = .0082). Subjects demonstrated a non‐significant improvement in fatigue. Conclusions This study demonstrates that children with UHL significantly benefit from cochlear implantation. Level of Evidence Level 3 Laryngoscope, 132:S1–S18, 2022
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- Kevin D Brown
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A
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Hornsby BWY, Davis H, Bess FH. The Impact and Management of Listening-Related Fatigue in Children with Hearing Loss. Otolaryngol Clin North Am 2021; 54:1231-1239. [PMID: 34535278 DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2021.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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There is mounting evidence to support the premise that children with hearing loss (CHL) are at increased risk for listening-related fatigue and its associated sequelae. This article provides an overview of the construct of listening-related fatigue in CHL, its importance, possible academic and psychosocial consequences, and recommendations for the identification and management of fatigue associated with pediatric hearing loss.
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- Benjamin W Y Hornsby
- Department of Hearing & Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center, Room 8310 Medical Center East, South Tower, 1215 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37232-8242, USA.
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- Department of Hearing & Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center, Room 8310 Medical Center East, South Tower, 1215 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37232-8242, USA
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- Department of Hearing & Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center, Room 8310 Medical Center East, South Tower, 1215 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37232-8242, USA
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Development and Critical Evaluation of a Condition-Specific Preference-Based Measure Sensitive to Binaural Hearing in Adults: The York Binaural Hearing-Related Quality-of-Life System. Ear Hear 2021; 43:379-397. [PMID: 34432671 DOI: 10.1097/aud.0000000000001101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The widely-used generic preference-based measures of health-related quality of life-the EuroQol Descriptive System (EQ-5D) and the Health Utilities Index (HUI3)-are limited in their response to technologies that improve hearing. The EQ-5D lacks construct validity for hearing, while the HUI3 is restricted by a ceiling effect and by using speech reception as the only evidence of the ability to hear. Consequently, neither measure consistently registers benefits from binaural hearing, such as those from bilateral versus unilateral cochlear implantation. The objectives were to test whether informants value binaural hearing, to develop a condition-specific preference-based measure sensitive to binaural hearing, to assess the psychometric properties of the new instrument, and to determine whether it meets requirements for informing judgments of cost-effectiveness: does it measure greater gains than do the generic preference-based measures, while avoiding exaggerating losses, and displaying sensitivity to side effects? DESIGN Three levels of function, ranging from no difficulty to great difficulty, were defined on each of three dimensions where listening is easier or more successful when hearing is binaural rather than monaural: perception of speech in spatially separated noise, localization of sounds, and effort and fatigue. Informants (N = 203) valued the 27 combinations of levels and dimensions in a time trade-off task with a 10-year time frame to provide a value of binaural-related quality of life ("binaural utility") for each combination. A questionnaire was compiled to allow respondents to report their level of function on each dimension so that a value of binaural utility could be assigned to them. The questionnaire and the age-standardized valuations constitute The York Binaural Hearing-Related Quality-of-Life System (YBHRQL). Adult users of unilateral implants (N = 8), bilateral implants (N = 11), or bimodal aiding (N = 9) undertook performance tests of spatial listening and completed the HUI3, EQ-5D, and Speech, Spatial, and Qualities of Hearing (SSQ) questionnaires. They completed the YBHRQL questionnaire 24 and 38 mo later. RESULTS Despite long intervals between measurements, the YBHRQL demonstrated desirable psychometric properties: good construct validity evidenced by significant correlations with performance measures and the SSQ index; a greater ability than the EQ-5D or HUI3 to distinguish unilateral, bimodal, and bilateral listening; and good reproducibility. The YBHRQL did not exaggerate losses of utility but was insensitive to a potential side effect of implantation (pain/discomfort). It measured a gain in utility from bilateral compared with unilateral implantation (median = 0.11, interquartile range, 0.03 to 0.16) that was greater than the gain measured by the EQ-5D (0.00, 0.00 to 0.00) but not the HUI3 (0.00, 0.00 to 0.17). CONCLUSIONS The YBHRQL summarizes the contribution of binaural hearing to quality of life by combining the functional status of a listener with the preferences of independent informants. It would be an efficient clinical outcome measure. In addition, if used alongside the EQ-5D or HUI3, it would provide evidence which could beneficially modulate confidence in the cost-effectiveness of interventions. Further research on its sensitivity to side effects, and on the size of the gains in utility which it measures, is needed to determine whether it could stand alone to inform resource-allocation decisions.
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Arras T, Boudewyns A, Dhooge I, Offeciers E, Philips B, Desloovere C, Wouters J, van Wieringen A. Assessment of Receptive and Expressive Language Skills Among Young Children With Prelingual Single-Sided Deafness Managed With Early Cochlear Implantation. JAMA Netw Open 2021; 4:e2122591. [PMID: 34432009 PMCID: PMC8387851 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.22591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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IMPORTANCE Pediatric single-sided deafness (SSD) can seriously affect development, causing impaired spatial hearing skills, speech-language delays, and academic underachievement. Early cochlear implantation likely improves hearing-related outcomes, but its association with language development remains unclear. OBJECTIVE To investigate whether early cochlear implantation is associated with language outcomes for children with prelingual SSD. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS The Cochlear Implant for Children and One Deaf Ear study was initiated in 2015 and recruited participants at 4 academic hospitals in Flanders, Belgium, through 2019. This cohort study included 3 groups of children aged 2 to 5 years: children with SSD and a cochlear implant, children with SSD without a cochlear implant, and a control group with normal hearing. Language and hearing skills were assessed 1 to 2 times per year until the age of 10 years. Study completion rates were high (82%). Data analysis was performed from October to December 2020. EXPOSURE Unilateral cochlear implant. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Longitudinal vocabulary, grammar, and receptive language scores. The implanted group was hypothesized to outperform the nonimplanted group on all language tests. RESULTS During the recruitment period, 47 children with prelingual SSD without additional disabilities were identified at the participating hospitals. Fifteen of the 34 children with an intact auditory nerve received a cochlear implant (44%, convenience sample). Sixteen of the remaining children were enrolled in the SSD control group (50%). Data from 61 children (mean [SD] age at the time of enrollment, 2.08 [1.34] years; 26 girls [42%]) were included in the analysis: 15 children with SSD and a cochlear implant, 16 children with SSD without a cochlear implant, and 30 children with normal hearing. Children with SSD and a cochlear implant performed in line with their peers with normal hearing with regard to grammar. In contrast, children with SSD without a cochlear implant had worse grammar scores than the group with implants (-0.76; 95% CI, -0.31 to -1.21; P = .004) and the group with normal hearing (-0.53; 95% CI, -0.91 to -0.15; P = .02). The 3 groups had similar vocabulary and receptive language abilities. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE These findings suggest that early cochlear implantation is associated with normal grammar development in young children with prelingual SSD. Although further follow-up will reveal the long-term outcomes of the cochlear implant for other skills, the current results will help clinicians and policy makers identify the best treatment option for these children.
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- Tine Arras
- Department of Neurosciences, Experimental Otorhinolaryngology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- University Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Antwerp University Hospital, Antwerp University, Edegem, Belgium
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Campus Drie Eiken, Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- European Institute for Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Sint-Augustinus Hospital Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Neurosciences, Experimental Otorhinolaryngology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Neurosciences, Experimental Otorhinolaryngology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Choi JS, Wu F, Park S, Friedman RA, Kari E, Volker CCJ. Factors Associated With Unilateral Hearing Loss and Impact on Communication in US Adults. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2021; 165:868-875. [PMID: 33752481 DOI: 10.1177/0194599821995485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the factors associated with unilateral hearing loss (UHL) and its impact on communication in US adults. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING Nationally representative sample of US adults. METHODS We analyzed data from the 2011-2012 and 2015-2016 National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey, in which participants aged 20 to 69 years completed an audiometric evaluation (n = 8138). UHL was defined as a speech frequency pure-tone average ≥25 dB in the worse hearing ear and <25 dB in the better hearing ear. Logistic regression was used to examine the association between UHL and relevant factors. RESULTS The prevalence of UHL was 8.1% (95% CI, 7.3%-9.0%) in US adults. Factors associated with UHL included older age, male sex, white race, lower level of education, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and off-work noise exposure. Among adults with UHL, 40% (95% CI, 32%-48%) reported subjective trouble with hearing, a rate higher than the 12% (95% CI, 11%-14%) among normal-hearing adults. After adjusting for relevant factors, adults with UHL were more likely to report difficulties with following conversations with noise (odds ratio [OR], 1.7; 95% CI, 1.2-2.5) and frustration when talking to family and friends (OR, 3.0; 95% CI, 1.9-4.6). Higher levels of communication difficulties were observed with worsening level of UHL. CONCLUSIONS Adults with UHL report significant communication difficulties in comparison to normal-hearing adults. Further research is needed to understand the psychosocial impact of UHL on adults and ways to improve communication support for adults with UHL.
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- Janet S Choi
- Caruso Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Caruso Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Snapp HA, Ausili SA. Hearing with One Ear: Consequences and Treatments for Profound Unilateral Hearing Loss. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9041010. [PMID: 32260087 PMCID: PMC7230949 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9041010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Revised: 03/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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There is an increasing global recognition of the negative impact of hearing loss, and its association to many chronic health conditions. The deficits and disabilities associated with profound unilateral hearing loss, however, continue to be under-recognized and lack public awareness. Profound unilateral hearing loss significantly impairs spatial hearing abilities, which is reliant on the complex interaction of monaural and binaural hearing cues. Unilaterally deafened listeners lose access to critical binaural hearing cues. Consequently, this leads to a reduced ability to understand speech in competing noise and to localize sounds. The functional deficits of profound unilateral hearing loss have a substantial impact on socialization, learning and work productivity. In recognition of this, rehabilitative solutions such as the rerouting of signal and hearing implants are on the rise. This review focuses on the latest insights into the deficits of profound unilateral hearing impairment, and current treatment approaches.
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Lewis DE. Where Do We Go From Here? Some Messages to Take Forward Regarding Children With Mild Bilateral and Unilateral Hearing Loss. Lang Speech Hear Serv Sch 2020; 51:98-102. [DOI: 10.1044/2019_lshss-19-00075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Purpose
This epilogue discusses messages that we can take forward from the articles in the forum. A common theme throughout the forum is the ongoing need for research. The forum begins with evidence of potential progressive hearing loss in infants with mild bilateral hearing loss, who may be missed by current newborn hearing screening protocols, and supports the need for consensus regarding early identification in this population. Consensus regarding management similarly is a continuing need. Three studies add to the growing body of evidence that children with mild bilateral or unilateral hearing loss are at risk for difficulties in speech understanding in adverse environments, as well as delays in language and cognition, and that difficulties may persist beyond early childhood. Ambivalence regarding if and when children with mild bilateral or unilateral hearing loss should be fitted with personal amplification also impacts management decisions. Two articles address current evidence and support the need for further research into factors influencing decisions regarding amplification in these populations. A third article examines new criteria to determine hearing aid candidacy in children with mild hearing loss. The final contribution in this forum discusses listening-related fatigue in children with unilateral hearing loss. The absence of research specific to this population is evidence for the need for further investigation. Ongoing research that addresses difficulties experienced by children with mild bilateral and unilateral hearing loss and potential management options can help guide us toward interventions that are specific for the needs of these children.
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- Dawna E. Lewis
- Center for Hearing Research, Boys Town National Research Hospital, NE
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Walker EA. Evidence-Based Practices and Outcomes for Children with Mild and Unilateral Hearing Loss. Lang Speech Hear Serv Sch 2020; 51:1-4. [PMID: 31913802 DOI: 10.1044/2019_lshss-19-00073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Purpose This forum provides an overview of current research and clinical practice for children with mild bilateral or unilateral hearing loss. Historically, there has been ambiguity surrounding the need for intervention in this population. Our goal is to explore the literature on outcomes and treatment so that audiologists, speech-language pathologists, teachers, physicians, and families can be confident in the clinical decision-making process when working with these children. To that end, topics include (a) progression of mild hearing loss in children; (b) the impact of mild or unilateral hearing loss on language, listening, and cognitive abilities; (c) research and reviews on intervention approaches; and (d) listening effort and fatigue in unilateral hearing loss. Conclusion Uncertainty about outcomes and treatment approaches for children with mild or unilateral hearing loss leads to inconsistent intervention and increased developmental risk. We hope that this forum will generate productive discussion among researchers and clinicians to ensure that all children with hearing loss reach their full potential.
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- Elizabeth A Walker
- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Iowa, Iowa City
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