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Maas MJM, Veltman J, van der Wees PJ, Beijk C, Huinck WJ, Groenhuis AYM, Versnel H, Schuiling G, Hoetink AE. Patient-Led Research to Develop a Training Programme for Restoring Musical Joy in Cochlear Implant Recipients: A Reflexive Process Evaluation. Health Expect 2024; 27:e14133. [PMID: 38988044 PMCID: PMC11236901 DOI: 10.1111/hex.14133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The role of patients in healthcare research is slowly evolving, although patient roles in the research process are limited. This paper reports on a patient-led research project aiming to develop a musical hearing training programme for patients with a cochlear implant (CI): the Musi-CI programme. A CI is an inner ear prosthesis that allows people with severe hearing loss to hear. However, while speech can be understood, CI users cannot fully enjoy music or feel aversion to it. The Musi-CI programme aims to reduce this music aversion to ultimately improve music enjoyment and social participation. The development of the Musi-CI programme was supported by a consortium of professionals in CI rehabilitation and research. The aim of this paper is to describe and evaluate the Musi-CI programme development process and its impact on professional CI rehabilitation and research. METHODS Programme development was described using a 3-layered process model of action research, distinguishing the CI user process, the healthcare professional process and the research process. To evaluate perceptions on the programme development process, consortium partners provided written comments and participated in a reflexive evaluation session that was video-recorded. Reflexive evaluation aims for collective learning and strengthening collaboration among participants. Written comments and video data were analysed using template analysis. RESULTS The involvement of an expert by experience was perceived as challenging but rewarding for all consortium partners, opening up new perspectives on CI-rehabilitation practice and research. Data analysis revealed two themes on the programme development process, professional space and acknowledgement, and two themes on the outcomes on CI rehabilitation and research: critical reflection and paradigm shift. CONCLUSION Experts by experience represent a different knowledge domain that may contribute to change in rehabilitation and research. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION The development of the programme was initiated by a professional musician and CI user who organized the funding, had a leading role throughout the research process, including the write-up of the results, and co-authored this paper.
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- Marjo J M Maas
- Radboudumc IQ Health, Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
- Department Allied Health Sciences, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
- Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, UMC Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, UMC Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
- School of Business and Economics, Management and Organisation, VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- School of Business and Economics, Management and Organisation, VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, UMC Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
- UMC Utrecht Brain Center, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Yang AW, Pillion EM, Riley CA, Tolisano AM. Differences in music appreciation between bilateral and single-sided cochlear implant recipients. Am J Otolaryngol 2024; 45:104331. [PMID: 38677147 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2024.104331] [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: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To compare changes in music appreciation after cochlear implant (CI) surgery for patients with bilateral and single-sided deafness (SSD). METHODS A retrospective cohort study was performed on all adult CI unilateral or bilateral recipients from November 2019 to March 2023. Musical questionnaire subset data from the Cochlear Implant Quality of Life (CIQOL) - 35 Profile Instrument Score (maximum raw score of 15) was collected. Functional CI assessment was measured with CI-alone speech-in-quiet (SIQ) scores (AzBio and CNC). RESULTS 22 adults underwent CI surgery for SSD and 21 adults for bilateral deafness (8 sequentially implanted). Every patient group had clinically significant improvements (p < 0.001) in mean SIQ scores in the most recently implanted ear (Azbio (% correct) SSD: 14.23 to 68.48, bilateral: 24.54 to 82.23, sequential: 6.25 to 82.57). SSD adults on average had higher music QOL scores at baseline (SSD: 11.05; bilateral: 7.86, p < 0.001). No group had significant increases in raw score at the first post-operative visit (SSD: 11.45, p = 0.86; bilateral: 8.15, p = 0.15). By the most recent post-implantation evaluation (median 12.8 months for SSD, 12.3 months for bilateral), SSD adults had a significant increase in raw score from baseline (11.05 to 12.45, p = 0.03), whereas bilaterally deafened (7.86 to 9.38, p = 0.12) adults had nonsignificant increases. CONCLUSIONS SSD patients demonstrate higher baseline music appreciation than bilaterally deafened individuals regardless of unilateral or bilateral implantation and are more likely to demonstrate continued improvement in subjective music appreciation at last follow-up even when speech perception outcomes are similar.
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- Alex W Yang
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Audiology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, USA; Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, USA; Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA.
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Neumann K, Kauschke C, Fox-Boyer A, Lüke C, Sallat S, Kiese-Himmel C. Interventions for Developmental Language Delay and Disorders. DEUTSCHES ARZTEBLATT INTERNATIONAL 2024; 121:155-162. [PMID: 38377329 DOI: 10.3238/arztebl.m2024.0004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND Approximately 9.9 % of children present with difficulties in language development (DLD), 7.6 % without serious additional impairments and 2.3 % associated with languagerelevant comorbidities, e.g., hearing loss. Notably, in a consensus statement by experts in German-speaking countries, in the guideline presented here, and further in this article, all of these disorders are referred to as "developmental language disorders" (DLD), whereas the international consortium CATALISE only refers to those without comorbidities as DLD. DLDs are among the most commonly treated childhood disorders and, if persistent, often reduce educational and socio-economic outcome. Children in their third year of life with developmental language delay (late talkers, LT) are at risk of a later DLD. METHODS This German interdisciplinary clinical practice guideline reflects current knowledge regarding evidence-based interventions for developmental language delay and disorders. A systematic literature review was conducted on the effectiveness of interventions for DLD. RESULTS The guideline recommends parent training (Hedges g = 0.38 to 0.82) for LTs with expressive language delay, language therapy (Cohen's d = -0.20 to 0.90) for LTs with additional receptive language delay or further DLD risk factors, phonological or integrated phonological treatment methods (Cohen's d = 0.89 to 1.04) for phonological speech sound disorders (SSDs), a motor approach for isolated phonetic SSDs (non-DLD), and for lexical-semantic and morpho-syntactic impairments combinations of implicit and explicit intervention approaches (including input enrichment, modeling techniques, elicitation methods, creation of production opportunities, metalinguistic- approaches, visualizations; Cohen's d = 0.89-1.04). Recom mendations were also made for DLD associated with pragmatic-communicative impairment, bi-/ multilingualism, hearing loss, intellectual disability, autism-spectrum disorders, selective mutism, language- relevant syndromes or multiple disabilities, and for intensive inpatient language rehabilitation. CONCLUSION Early parent- and child-centered speech and language intervention implementing evidence-based intervention approaches, frequency, and settings, combined with educational language support, can improve the effectiveness of management of developmental language delay and disorders.
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- Katrin Neumann
- Department of Phoniatrics and Pediatric Audiology, University Hospital of Muenster, University of Muenster, Germany; Department of German Linguistics, Clinical Linguistics, University of Marburg, Marburg, Germany; Institute of Health Sciences, University of Luebeck, Germany; Special Education and Therapy in Language and Communication Disorders, University of Wuerzburg, Germany; Department of Pedagogy for Speech and Communication Disorders, Halle, Germany
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Magele A, Wirthner B, Schoerg P, Sprinzl GM. Effects of Musical Training in Music Therapy Following Cochlear Implantation-A Case Report. Audiol Res 2024; 14:217-226. [PMID: 38525681 PMCID: PMC10961688 DOI: 10.3390/audiolres14020020] [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: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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The most prevalent sensory impairment impacting the elderly is age-related hearing loss (HL), which affects around 65% of individuals over the age of 60 years. This bilateral, symmetrical sensorineural impairment profoundly affects auditory perception, speech discrimination, and the overall understanding of auditory signals. Influenced by diverse factors, age-related HL can substantially influence an individual's quality of life and mental health and can lead to depression. Cochlear implantation (CI) stands as a standard intervention, yet despite advancements, music perception challenges persist, which can be addressed with individualized music therapy. This case report describes the journey of an 81-year-old musician through profound sensorineural hearing loss, cochlear implantation, and rehabilitative music therapy. Auditory evaluations, musical exercises, and quality of life assessments highlighted meaningful improvements in music perception, auditory skills, and overall satisfaction post-implantation. Music therapy facilitated emotional, functional, and musical levels of engagement, notably enhancing his ability to perceive melody, rhythm, and different instruments. Moreover, subjective assessments and audiograms indicated marked improvements in auditory differentiation, music enjoyment, and overall hearing thresholds. This comprehensive approach integrating bilateral CIs and music therapy showcased audiological and quality of life enhancements in an elderly individual with profound hearing loss, emphasizing the efficacy of this combined treatment approach.
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- Astrid Magele
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, University Clinic St. Poelten, Dunant-Platz 1, 3100 St. Poelten, Austria; (B.W.); (P.S.); (G.M.S.)
- Karl Landsteiner Institute of Implantable Hearing Devices, 3100 St. Poelten, Austria
- Department of Medicine, Karl Landsteiner Private University of Health Science Krems, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Austria
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, University Clinic St. Poelten, Dunant-Platz 1, 3100 St. Poelten, Austria; (B.W.); (P.S.); (G.M.S.)
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, University Clinic St. Poelten, Dunant-Platz 1, 3100 St. Poelten, Austria; (B.W.); (P.S.); (G.M.S.)
- Karl Landsteiner Institute of Implantable Hearing Devices, 3100 St. Poelten, Austria
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, University Clinic St. Poelten, Dunant-Platz 1, 3100 St. Poelten, Austria; (B.W.); (P.S.); (G.M.S.)
- Karl Landsteiner Institute of Implantable Hearing Devices, 3100 St. Poelten, Austria
- Department of Medicine, Karl Landsteiner Private University of Health Science Krems, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Austria
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Park S, Park KH, Han W. The Effects of Music-Based Auditory Training on Hearing-Impaired Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment. Clin Exp Otorhinolaryngol 2024; 17:26-36. [PMID: 38062716 PMCID: PMC10933806 DOI: 10.21053/ceo.2023.00815] [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: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES The present study aimed to determine the effect of music-based auditory training on older adults with hearing loss and decreased cognitive ability, which are common conditions in the older population. METHODS In total, 20 older adults diagnosed with both mild-to-moderately severe hearing loss and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) participated. Half of this group were randomly assigned to the auditory training group (ATG), and the other half were designated as the control group (CG). For the ATG, a 40-minute training session (10 minutes for singing a song, 15 minutes for playing instruments, and 15 minutes for playing games with music discrimination) was conducted twice a week for 8 weeks (for a total of 16 sessions). To confirm the training effects, all participants were given tests pre- and post-training, and then a follow-up test was administered 2 weeks after the training, using various auditory and cognitive tests and a self-reporting questionnaire. RESULTS The ATG demonstrated significant improvement in all auditory test scores compared to the CG. Additionally, there was a notable enhancement in cognitive test scores post-training, except for the digit span tests. However, there was no statistically significant difference in the questionnaire scores between the two groups, although the ATG did score higher post-training. CONCLUSION The music-based auditory training resulted in a significant improvement in auditory function and a partial enhancement in cognitive ability among elderly patients with hearing loss and MCI. We anticipate that this music-based approach will be adopted for auditory training in clinical settings due to its engaging and easy-to-follow nature.
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- Sihun Park
- Division of Speech Pathology and Audiology, College of Natural Sciences, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea
- Laboratory of Hearing and Technology, Research Institute of Audiology and Speech Pathology, College of Natural Sciences, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Speech Pathology and Audiology, College of Natural Sciences, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea
- Laboratory of Hearing and Technology, Research Institute of Audiology and Speech Pathology, College of Natural Sciences, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea
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Calvino M, Zuazua A, Sanchez-Cuadrado I, Gavilán J, Mancheño M, Arroyo H, Lassaletta L. Meludia platform as a tool to evaluate music perception in pediatric and adult cochlear implant users. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2024; 281:629-638. [PMID: 37480418 PMCID: PMC10796694 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-023-08121-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/24/2023]
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PURPOSE Music perception is one of the greatest challenges for cochlear implant (CI) users. The aims of this study were: (i) to evaluate the music perception of CI users using the online Meludia music training program as music testing platform, (ii) to compare performance among three age groups, and (iii) to compare CI users with their normal hearing (NH) peers. METHODS 138 individuals participated, divided between children (6-10 y), adolescents (11-16 y), and adults (≥ 17 y). Five music perception tasks were evaluated: Rhythm, Spatialization, Stable/unstable, Melody, and Density. We also administered the music related quality of life (MuRQoL) questionnaire for adults, and a music questionnaire for pediatric population (6-16 y) (MuQPP). RESULTS A significantly higher percentage of the adolescent CI users completed the five tasks compared to the other age groups. Both pediatric and adolescent CI users had similar performance to their NH peers in most categories. On the MuRQoL, adult NH listeners reported more music exposure than CI users (3.8 ± 0.6 vs 3.0 ± 0.6, p < 0.01), but both groups reported similar levels of perceived music importance (3.4 ± 0.7 vs 3.2 ± 1.1, p = 0.340). On the MuQPP, pediatric CI users who scored highly on music perception also had higher reported questionnaire scores (54.2 ± 12.9 vs 40.9 ± 12.1, p = 0.009). CONCLUSIONS Meludia can be used to evaluate music perception and to use for music training in CI users of all ages. Adolescents had the highest performance in most musical tasks. Pediatric CI users were more similar to their NH peers. The importance of music in adult CI users was comparable to their NH peers.
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- Miryam Calvino
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Universitario La Paz. IdiPAZ Research Institute, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain.
- Biomedical Research Networking Centre on Rare Diseases (CIBERER), Institute of Health Carlos III (CIBERER-U761), Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Infanta Leonor, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Universitario La Paz. IdiPAZ Research Institute, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Universitario La Paz. IdiPAZ Research Institute, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Universitario La Paz. IdiPAZ Research Institute, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Universitario La Paz. IdiPAZ Research Institute, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Universitario La Paz. IdiPAZ Research Institute, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Centre on Rare Diseases (CIBERER), Institute of Health Carlos III (CIBERER-U761), Madrid, Spain
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Calvino M, Zuazua-González A, Gavilán J, Lassaletta L. Objective and Subjective Assessment of Music Perception and Musical Experiences in Young Cochlear Implant Users. Audiol Res 2024; 14:86-95. [PMID: 38247564 PMCID: PMC10801469 DOI: 10.3390/audiolres14010008] [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: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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For many individuals, music has a significant impact on the quality and enjoyability of life. Cochlear implant (CI) users must cope with the constraints that the CI imposes on music perception. Here, we assessed the musical experiences of young CI users and age-matched controls with normal hearing (NH). CI users and NH peers were divided into subgroups according to age: children and adolescents. Participants were tested on their ability to recognize vocal and instrumental music and instruments. A music questionnaire for pediatric populations (MuQPP) was also used. CI users and NH peers identified a similar percentage of vocal music. CI users were significantly worse at recognizing instruments (p < 0.05) and instrumental music (p < 0.05). CI users scored similarly to NH peers on the MuQPP, except for the musical frequency domain, where CI users in the children subgroup scored higher than their NH peers (p = 0.009). For CI users in the children subgroup, the identification of instrumental music was positively correlated with music importance (p = 0.029). Young CI users have significant deficits in some aspects of music perception (instrumental music and instrument identification) but have similar scores to NH peers in terms of interest in music, frequency of music exposure, and importance of music.
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- Miryam Calvino
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital La Paz, IdiPAZ Research Institute, 28046 Madrid, Spain; (M.C.); (J.G.)
- Biomedical Research Networking Centre on Rare Diseases (CIBERER), Institute of Health Carlos III (CIBERER-U761), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital La Paz, IdiPAZ Research Institute, 28046 Madrid, Spain; (M.C.); (J.G.)
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital La Paz, IdiPAZ Research Institute, 28046 Madrid, Spain; (M.C.); (J.G.)
- Biomedical Research Networking Centre on Rare Diseases (CIBERER), Institute of Health Carlos III (CIBERER-U761), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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Gfeller K, Mallalieu R. Psychosocial and auditory factors that influence successful music-based auditory training in pediatric cochlear implant recipients. Front Hum Neurosci 2023; 17:1308712. [PMID: 38178994 PMCID: PMC10764544 DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2023.1308712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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Introduction Cochlear implants (CIs), which are designed to support spoken communication of persons with severe to profound hearing loss, can provide improved hearing capability through passive exposure. However, auditory training may optimize perception of spectrally complex sounds such as music or speech. Reviews of music-based training for pediatric CI users have reported modest though variable benefits, as well as problems with attrition. It is presumed that more substantial changes may result from longer, more intensive training; however, the development of protocols sufficiently motivating for sustained intensity is challenging. This article examined the experiences of star pediatric CI users, whose years of music training have yielded exceptional auditory benefits. Greater understanding of their experiences and attitudes may suggest best practices for music-based training. Research aims included: (a) characterizing the musical behaviors and perceptual learning processes of music-centric (Music-centric, for purposes of this paper, refers to CI users who engage in sustained and successful music making such as music lessons and ensembles and focused music listening over a period of years, and who derive deep satisfaction from those experiences.) pediatric CI users, and (b) identifying psychosocial and auditory factors that motivated persistence in auditory training. Methods We used qualitative and patient-engaged research methodologies, gathering data through questionnaires with open-ended questions. The participants, six music-centric CI users and five parents, described their experiences and attitudes regarding music training, and factors that supported or undermined those experiences. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Results The codes were consolidated into five themes and organized into a Model of Music-Based Learning for Pediatric Cochlear Implant Recipients. Sustained participation in music training was perceived as a dynamic process including varied musical stimuli, and moderated by intrinsic (attitude, perceived behavioral control) and extrinsic (parents, teachers, peers) influences, hearing status, sound access and background factors. Discussion These themes highlighted motivational factors that pediatric CI users and parents considered important to sustained, intensive and successful music learning throughout childhood and adolescence. These factors should be considered in the development of music-based training for pediatric CI recipients.
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- Kate Gfeller
- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, School of Music, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, United States
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- Bodleian Libraries, The University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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Fallahnezhad T, Pourbakht A, Toufan R. The Effect of Computer-Based Auditory Training on Speech-in-Noise Perception in Adults: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 75:4198-4211. [PMID: 37974862 PMCID: PMC10645681 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-023-03920-0] [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: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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To investigate the effectiveness of computer-based auditory training on speech-in-noise perception in adults. With no language restriction, 11 databases were searched from 1990 to 2020. We included any clinical trial studies with concurrent comparison groups that examined the effectiveness of computer-based auditory training programs in adults. The primary outcome was a speech in noise perception that was estimated using the "difference pretest-posttest-control" index (dppc2). The risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane collaboration tool for assessing the risk of bias in randomized trials. The certainty of the evidence was investigated using the GRADE in two primary outcomes. Twenty three studies were included in two subgroups based on primary outcome: 12 studies with speech perception threshold and 11 studies with speech-in-noise test scores. Computer-based auditory training resulted in a speech in noise perception improvement (dppc2: -0.69, 95%CI: -1.11 to -0.26; I2 = 69.6%, p = 0.00) and (dppc2: 0.71, 95%CI: 0.38-1.03, I2: 17.8%, p = 0.27) respectively in both subgroups. 19 studies were judged to have a high risk of bias and 3 studies had a low risk of bias and the strength of the evidence was low in both primary outcomes. This finding indicates that computer-based auditory training can be a moderately effective intervention for speech-in-noise perception in adults. However, due to the low quality of primary studies and the low certainty of the evidence, the results are not yet definite. Prospero registration number: CRD42021233193. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12070-023-03920-0.
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- Tayyebe Fallahnezhad
- Rehabilitation Research Center, Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Madadkaran Street, Shahid Shahnazri Street, Madar Square, Mirdamad Boulevard, Tehran, 15459-13847 Iran
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- Rehabilitation Research Center, Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Madadkaran Street, Shahid Shahnazri Street, Madar Square, Mirdamad Boulevard, Tehran, 15459-13847 Iran
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- Rehabilitation Research Center, Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Madadkaran Street, Shahid Shahnazri Street, Madar Square, Mirdamad Boulevard, Tehran, 15459-13847 Iran
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Sendesen İ, Sendesen E, Yücel E. Evaluation of musical emotion perception and language development in children with cochlear implants. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2023; 175:111753. [PMID: 37839291 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2023.111753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVES While the primary purpose of cochlear implant (CI) fitting is to improve individuals' receptive and expressive skills, musical emotion perception (MEP) is generally ignored. This study assesses the MEP and language skills (LS) of children using CI. METHODS 26 CI users and 26 matched healthy controls between the ages of 6 and 9 were included in the study. The Test of Language Development (TOLD) was applied to evaluate the LS of the participants, and the Montreal Emotion Identification Test (MEI) was applied to evaluate the MEP. RESULTS MEI test scores and all subtests of TOLD were statistically significantly lower in the CI group. Also, there was a statistically significant and moderate correlation between the listening subtest of TOLD and the MEI test. CONCLUSIONS MEP and language skills are poor in children with CI. Although language skills are primarily targeted in CI performance, improving MEP should also be included in rehabilitation programs. The relationship between music and the TOLD's listening subtest may provide evidence that listening skills can be improved by paying attention to the MEP, which is frequently ignored in rehabilitation programs.
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- İrem Sendesen
- Department of Audiology, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey; Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine, Otolaryngology Department, Audiology, Speech, Balance Disorders Diagnosis and Rehabilitation Unit, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Audiology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Audiology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.
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Abdulbaki H, Mo J, Limb CJ, Jiam NT. The Impact of Musical Rehabilitation on Complex Sound Perception in Cochlear Implant Users: A Systematic Review. Otol Neurotol 2023; 44:965-977. [PMID: 37758325 DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000004025] [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: 10/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Musical rehabilitation has been used in clinical and nonclinical contexts to improve postimplantation auditory processing in implanted individuals. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the efficacy of music rehabilitation in controlled experimental and quasi-experimental studies on cochlear implant (CI) user speech and music perception. DATABASES REVIEWED PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, PsycARTICLES, and PsycINFO databases through July 2022. METHODS Controlled experimental trials and prospective studies were included if they compared pretest and posttest data and excluded hearing aid-only users. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines were then used to extract data from 11 included studies with a total of 206 pediatric and adult participants. Interventions included group music therapy, melodic contour identification training, auditory-motor instruction, or structured digital music training. Studies used heterogeneous outcome measures evaluating speech and music perception. Risk of bias was assessed using the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Quality Assessment Tool. RESULTS A total of 735 studies were screened, and 11 met the inclusion criteria. Six trials reported both speech and music outcomes, whereas five reported only music perception outcomes after the intervention relative to control. For music perception outcomes, significant findings included improvements in melodic contour identification (five studies, p < 0.05), timbre recognition (three studies, p < 0.05), and song appraisal (three studies, p < 0.05) in their respective trials. For speech prosody outcomes, only vocal emotion identification demonstrated significant improvements (two studies, p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Music rehabilitation improves performance on multiple measures of music perception, as well as tone-based characteristics of speech (i.e., emotional prosody). This suggests that rehabilitation may facilitate improvements in the discrimination of spectrally complex signals.
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- Hasan Abdulbaki
- University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, San Francisco
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- University of California Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Swann S, O'Brien I, Rance G, Dowell R. Interviews with musicians with hearing aids. Int J Audiol 2023:1-9. [PMID: 37980926 DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2023.2275118] [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: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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Objectives: Musicians who wear hearing aids are a unique subset of hearing-impaired individuals. There are a number of issues musicians experience with hearing aids, making effective hearing rehabilitation a challenge. Research suggests hearing aid satisfaction in musicians is lower partly due to their advanced listening skills, however, qualitative research addressing musicians who wear hearing aids for music is scarce. The current study aimed to record the barriers encountered by musicians who wear hearing aids when playing their instrument/singing, listening to recorded music and listening to live music.Design: Professional musicians who wear hearing aids were interviewed. Participants were questioned about their experiences with hearing loss and hearing aids, with particular emphasis on experiences listening to recorded and live music, and playing or performing music with the hearing aids.Study Sample: Eight professional musicians were interviewed, using a semi-structured interview style, with a question and prompt guide.Results: Thematic analysis revealed three main themes in the data: the musicians' journey, communication, and flexibility/adjustability.Conclusions: The results have implications for future research into specific fitting parameters for hearing aids for musicians (particularly for music performance), the need for evidence-based rehabilitation programs for musicians with hearing loss, and the need for a glossary of terms to assist communication between Audiologists and musicians.
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- Sarah Swann
- Department of Audiology & Speech Pathology, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Brass Department, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, South Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Audiology & Speech Pathology, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Audiology & Speech Pathology, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Dasdar S, Nasresfahani A, Kianfar N, Zarandi MM, Mobedshahi F, Dabiri S, Kouhi A. Perception of timbre in adult Cochlear implant users: Comparison of Iranian and Western musical instruments. Cochlear Implants Int 2023; 24:27-34. [PMID: 36495227 DOI: 10.1080/14670100.2022.2137909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Cochlear implants (CI) have dramatically improved speech perception for patients with sensorineural hearing impairment. However, listening to music is a great challenge for them. This study examined the perception and appraisal of Iranian musical instruments comparing with similar Western instruments. METHODS Eleven adult CI users and 25 normal hearing (NH) individuals participated in this study. Musical stimuli of three commonly heard instrument pairs were prepared. Participants were asked to identify the instruments and rate their appraisal on a ten-point Likert scale (0 = dislike very much, 10 = like very much). RESULTS The instrument recognition rate was 40.6% among the CI users, and the mean appraisal score was 5.2 ± 2.7. NH listeners had none significant higher scores on both tasks with a recognition rate of 50.0% and the mean appraisal score of 6.9 ± 1.5. Iranian instruments were more recognized in both groups. Regarding their appraisal, the mean score for both types was almost equal in the NH group, while CI users more appraised Iranian instruments. CONCLUSION In addition to better recognition of Iranian instruments, they were particularly better appraised in the CI group. Iranian instruments provide suitable musical pieces for CI recipients that can be considered in rehabilitation programs.
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- Shayan Dasdar
- Department of Cochlear Implant Center and Otorhinolaryngology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cochlear Implant Center and Otorhinolaryngology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cochlear Implant Center and Otorhinolaryngology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cochlear Implant Center and Otorhinolaryngology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cochlear Implant Center and Otorhinolaryngology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cochlear Implant Center and Otorhinolaryngology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cochlear Implant Center and Otorhinolaryngology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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The Impact of Cochlear Implant Experience on Music Perception: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. CURRENT OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY REPORTS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s40136-022-00418-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Improved Music Perception after Music Therapy following Cochlear Implantation in the Elderly Population. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12030443. [PMID: 35330442 PMCID: PMC8951547 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12030443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background: Cochlear implantation (CI) and the accompanying rehabilitation has become a routine procedure in hearing restoration. Literature is sparse on elderly CI recipients focusing on the issue of age and their inclined auditory resolution, taking their diminished cognitive function into account, which requires adaptation of rehabilitation programs to overcome habituation. Objective: This study aims to show that a few adjustments in the therapy program towards age, mental, physical and auditory condition significantly improve music perception and overall auditory benefit, hence normal communication and social interactions can be found. Methods: Subjects implanted with a CI 65 years or older were compared to age-matched normal hearing subjects. Questionnaires were administered before and after ten music therapy sessions, to evaluate the participant’s music habits, the perception of sound quality and self-awareness and hearing implant satisfaction. Results: The greatest benefit was seen in participants’ gain in self-confidence and enjoyable music perception. Not only did the amount of listening to music increase, but also the impression of sound quality changed from poor up to good/very good sound quality. Conclusions: The music therapy was well accepted and resulted in beneficial subjective as well as objective outcomes towards hearing and music impression, hence improved quality of life.
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Mo J, Jiam NT, Deroche MLD, Jiradejvong P, Limb CJ. Effect of Frequency Response Manipulations on Musical Sound Quality for Cochlear Implant Users. Trends Hear 2022; 26:23312165221120017. [PMID: 35983700 PMCID: PMC9393940 DOI: 10.1177/23312165221120017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Cochlear implant (CI) users commonly report degraded musical sound quality. To improve CI-mediated music perception and enjoyment, we must understand factors that affect sound quality. In the present study, we utilize frequency response manipulation (FRM), a process that adjusts the energies of frequency bands within an audio signal, to determine its impact on CI-user sound quality assessments of musical stimuli. Thirty-three adult CI users completed an online study and listened to FRM-altered clips derived from the top songs in Billboard magazine. Participants assessed sound quality using the MUltiple Stimulus with Hidden Reference and Anchor for CI users (CI-MUSHRA) rating scale. FRM affected sound quality ratings (SQR). Specifically, increasing the gain for low and mid-range frequencies led to higher quality ratings than reducing them. In contrast, manipulating the gain for high frequencies (those above 2 kHz) had no impact. Participants with musical training were more sensitive to FRM than non-musically trained participants and demonstrated preference for gain increases over reductions. These findings suggest that, even among CI users, past musical training provides listeners with subtleties in musical appraisal, even though their hearing is now mediated electrically and bears little resemblance to their musical experience prior to implantation. Increased gain below 2 kHz may lead to higher sound quality than for equivalent reductions, perhaps because it offers greater access to lyrics in songs or because it provides more salient beat sensations.
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- Jonathan Mo
- Davis School of Medicine, 8785University of California, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, San Francisco School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, San Francisco School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, San Francisco School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Kosmidou P, Tzifas S, Lygeros S, Danielides G, Nikolopoulos T, Dimitriou G, Angelis S, Naxakis S. Newborn Hearing Screening: Analysing the Effectiveness of Early Detection of Neonatal Hearing Loss in a Hospital in Greece. Cureus 2021; 13:e19807. [PMID: 34956791 PMCID: PMC8693701 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.19807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Introduction The introduction of newborn hearing screening programs (NHSP) has drastically contributed to the early diagnosis of hearing loss (HL) in children, with the prospect of children developing speech as early as possible. This retrospective study aims to present and discuss the preliminary results of the NHSP at the University Hospital of Patras, Greece, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of the program. The evaluation of the implementation of NHSP is important to confirm the effectiveness of the process and elaborate system failures. Materials The study describes the results of previous data collected from the NHSP in the Rio hospital of Patra and analyzed the conditions of the sample collected. The random sample involved newborns born between November 2018 - December 2020 at the University Hospital in Patra, Greece, which was assessed using transient evoked otoacoustic emissions (TEOAEs). Testing was performed twice per week on Thursday and Friday with a random sample, specifically examining the babies in the hospital these days. From the 2014 newborns assessed, 1491 were healthy neonates, while the other 523 required hospitalization in the neonatal unit. Results In total, there were 2014 live births; 1491 healthy neonates were screened with TEOAEs. Of them, 44 did not pass the first test. After retesting one month later, 31 passed the test, while the other 13 were referred to a hearing centre for further audiological testing with auditory brainstem response (ABR) tests. Two infants never showed up for the follow-up appointment. Of the remaining 11, six infants had normal hearing, three had otitis media with effusion or other conductive HL. The last two infants had HL. Specifically, one had bilateral sensorineural HL greater than 40db, and one had unilateral sensorineural HL greater than 40db. Risk factors were identified in 523 newborns admitted to the unit. The most common risk factors identified were the use of ototoxic drugs, low Apgar scores, and prematurity. Of all the newborns, 491 passed the test the first time, and the rest 32 infants came back 1-2 months after leaving the neonatal unit. All the babies who had failed in the first screening test appeared for the follow-up appointment for the second screening test. Of these, 24 babies passed the test, but eight did not. Of these, four were diagnosed with media otitis with effusion or other conductive HL. Sensorineural HL was identified in the last four babies using ABR tests. In detail, two had unilateral sensorineural HL greater than 40db, while two had bilateral sensorineural HL greater than 40db. Conclusion In conclusion, we found that for the NHS programs to be effective, they must be implemented long-term and have monetary support. Early diagnosis and cochlear implantation are the keys to excellent outcomes. Cooperation between different specialties and a patient-centred approach will help physicians holistically face neonatal HL. Building trust between the parents and doctor is essential for the program's success and reducing the lost-to-follow-up rate. To run a successful program, trained staff, equipment, and financial support are required. However, the gold standards for the success of the program are proper implementation of the program, close follow-up, strict adherence to the guidelines in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and the early detection and diagnosis of HL.
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- Panagiota Kosmidou
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Patras School of Medicine, Patras, GRC
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- Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology, University of Patras School of Medicine, Patras, GRC
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Patras School of Medicine, Patras, GRC
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Patras School of Medicine, Patras, GRC
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- Second Ear-Nose-Throat Department, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC
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- Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology, University of Patras School of Medicine, Patras, GRC
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- Department of Surgical Anatomy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, Athens, GRC
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Patras School of Medicine, Patras, GRC
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TÜRK Ç, KÖSEOĞLU A, ZEREN S. İşitme Kayıplı Bireylerde Müzik Algısı. İSTANBUL GELIŞIM ÜNIVERSITESI SAĞLIK BILIMLERI DERGISI 2021. [DOI: 10.38079/igusabder.947027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Rapid Assessment of Non-Verbal Auditory Perception in Normal-Hearing Participants and Cochlear Implant Users. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10102093. [PMID: 34068067 PMCID: PMC8152499 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10102093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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In the case of hearing loss, cochlear implants (CI) allow for the restoration of hearing. Despite the advantages of CIs for speech perception, CI users still complain about their poor perception of their auditory environment. Aiming to assess non-verbal auditory perception in CI users, we developed five listening tests. These tests measure pitch change detection, pitch direction identification, pitch short-term memory, auditory stream segregation, and emotional prosody recognition, along with perceived intensity ratings. In order to test the potential benefit of visual cues for pitch processing, the three pitch tests included half of the trials with visual indications to perform the task. We tested 10 normal-hearing (NH) participants with material being presented as original and vocoded sounds, and 10 post-lingually deaf CI users. With the vocoded sounds, the NH participants had reduced scores for the detection of small pitch differences, and reduced emotion recognition and streaming abilities compared to the original sounds. Similarly, the CI users had deficits for small differences in the pitch change detection task and emotion recognition, as well as a decreased streaming capacity. Overall, this assessment allows for the rapid detection of specific patterns of non-verbal auditory perception deficits. The current findings also open new perspectives about how to enhance pitch perception capacities using visual cues.
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Kim Y, Kang WS. Music and Lyrics: Musical Training for Aural Rehabilitation. Clin Exp Otorhinolaryngol 2021; 14:5-6. [PMID: 33587842 PMCID: PMC7904434 DOI: 10.21053/ceo.2021.00080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Yehree Kim
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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INTRODUCTION Cochlear implants (CIs) are biomedical devices that restore sound perception for people with severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss. Most postlingually deafened CI users are able to achieve excellent speech recognition in quiet environments. However, current CI sound processors remain limited in their ability to deliver fine spectrotemporal information, making it difficult for CI users to perceive complex sounds. Limited access to complex acoustic cues such as music, environmental sounds, lexical tones, and voice emotion may have significant ramifications on quality of life, social development, and community interactions. AREAS COVERED The purpose of this review article is to summarize the literature on CIs and music perception, with an emphasis on music training in pediatric CI recipients. The findings have implications on our understanding of noninvasive, accessible methods for improving auditory processing and may help advance our ability to improve sound quality and performance for implantees. EXPERT OPINION Music training, particularly in the pediatric population, may be able to continue to enhance auditory processing even after performance plateaus. The effects of these training programs appear generalizable to non-trained musical tasks, speech prosody and, emotion perception. Future studies should employ rigorous control groups involving a non-musical acoustic intervention, standardized auditory stimuli, and the provision of feedback.
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- Nicole T Jiam
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine , San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine , San Francisco, CA, USA
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