Anderson Ilona, D'Haese Patrick S C, Pitterl Markus
Clinical Research Department, MED-EL, Innsbruck, Austria.
ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec. 2006;68(5):283-9. doi: 10.1159/000093380. Epub 2006 May 16.
This study assessed the subjective benefits of cochlear implants in senior patients wearing a MED-EL device. Data was compared with previous studies to assess the influence of recent speech-coding strategies and behind-the-ear speech processors; users of the behind-the-ear device and the body-worn device were also compared. An adaptation of the Nucleus 22-channel survey was sent to 141 cochlear implant users. The survey assesses perception of the device, communication benefits, handling the device and quality of life. Ninety-five surveys were returned. Results demonstrate that advanced technology provides greater benefit now than 9-13 years ago, notably: improved listening across noise, better understanding on the telephone and better speech perception. Users of the behind-the-ear device did not report more difficulties than body-worn device users but demonstrated better performance. Results show a positive outcome for cochlear implantation in a MED-EL seniors group.
本研究评估了佩戴MED-EL设备的老年患者使用人工耳蜗的主观益处。将数据与之前的研究进行比较，以评估近期语音编码策略和耳背式语音处理器的影响；还比较了耳背式设备和体佩式设备的使用者。向141名人工耳蜗使用者发送了经改编的Nucleus 22通道调查问卷。该调查评估对设备的感知、沟通益处、设备操作和生活质量。共收回95份调查问卷。结果表明，与9至13年前相比，先进技术如今带来了更大的益处，尤其是：在噪声环境中听力改善、电话沟通更好以及语音感知更佳。耳背式设备的使用者报告的困难并不比体佩式设备的使用者多，但表现更佳。结果显示，MED-EL老年人群体人工耳蜗植入取得了积极成果。
