Department of Otolaryngology and Laryngological Oncology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland.
Department of Computer Science and Statistics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland.
J Int Adv Otol. 2022 May;18(3):225-231. doi: 10.5152/iao.2022.20110.
The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the Baha® Attract system implantation on the quality of life of hearing-impaired patients, who were qualified for surgery due to various audiological indications.
A total of 96 patients implanted with the Baha® Attract system were asked to fill in the set of questionnaires: the Glasgow Benefit Inventory, the Abbreviated Profile of Hearing-Aid Benefit, and the BAHA Aesthetic, Hygiene, and Use. Totally 79 patients responded and were then analyzed. Patients were divided into 4 groups: A: with bilateral mixed or conductive hearing loss, B: with single-sided deafness, C: with unilateral mixed or conductive hearing loss, and D: others.
There was a significant improvement in quality of life measured by the Glasgow Benefit Inventory in all the analyzed groups, with a mean total score of 29.4 points (P < .001). Similarly, the evaluation by the Abbreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit questionnaire showed a significant improvement in terms of the global score in all the analyzed groups, with a mean gain of 38.6% (P < .001). There were no differences between the groups. More than 90% of patients found the Baha® Attract system easy to place on their heads and maintain good hygiene. Of all the implant users, 81% were satisfied with the final aesthetic effect.
The implantation of the Baha® Attract system significantly improves the quality of life of hearing-impaired patients in all subjec- tive scales used. The system is effective for all audiological indications when strictly adhered to. The majority of patients are very satisfied with the aesthetic, hygienic, and utility aspects of the device.
本研究旨在评估 Baha®Attract 系统植入对各种听力学适应证的听力受损患者生活质量的影响。
共有 96 名植入 Baha®Attract 系统的患者填写了一套问卷：格拉斯哥受益量表、助听器简明受益量表和 Baha 美学、卫生和使用量表。共有 79 名患者做出回应并进行了分析。患者被分为 4 组：A 组：双侧混合性或传导性听力损失；B 组：单侧聋；C 组：单侧混合性或传导性听力损失；D 组：其他。
所有分析组的格拉斯哥受益量表测量的生活质量均有显著改善，总平均得分为 29.4 分（P<.001）。同样，助听器简明受益量表的评估显示，所有分析组的全球评分均有显著改善，平均增益为 38.6%（P<.001）。组间无差异。超过 90%的患者认为 Baha®Attract 系统易于放置在头部且易于保持卫生。所有植入患者中，81%对最终美学效果感到满意。
Baha®Attract 系统的植入显著改善了所有主观量表中听力受损患者的生活质量。当严格遵循适应证时，该系统对所有听力学适应证均有效。大多数患者对该设备的美学、卫生和实用性非常满意。
