Changes in sound-source localization for children with bilateral severe to profound hearing loss following simultaneous bilateral cochlear implantation

Cochlear Implants International
Catherine F KillanEdward C Killan

Abstract

Sound localization is a valuable skill that children can develop to some extent via bilateral cochlear implants (biCIs). However, little is known regarding the change that can be expected in sound-source localization accuracy (SLA) pre- and post-biCI for children with bilateral, severe-to-profound hearing impairment who spent their early years listening via bilateral hearing aids (biHAs). This study therefore aimed to prospectively assess SLA in a group of children before, and at one year after, receiving simultaneous biCIs. Ten children aged 5-18 years were tested. SLA was assessed using loudspeakers positioned at -60, -30, 0, +30, and +60 degrees azimuth. Root mean square (RMS) errors and percentage correct scores were calculated. Changes in SLA were analysed via paired t-tests and potential relationships between hearing threshold levels (HTLs) and SLA via correlation analyses. Response distributions via biHAs and biCIs were examined via scatterplots. The mean within-subject changes in SLA were a significant improvement in RMS error of 11.9° (p < 0.05) and in per cent correct by 21.5% (p < 0.05). Scatterplots demonstrated a trend towards better localization of sounds from 0° azimuth via biCIs compared to via biHAs. No signifi...Continue Reading

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