scholarly journals Audiological Results and Quality of Life of Sophono Alpha 2 Transcutaneous Bone-Anchored Implant Users in Single-Sided Deafness

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 158-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniele Bernardeschi ◽  
Francesca Yoshie Russo ◽  
Yann Nguyen ◽  
Eric Vicault ◽  
Jonathan Flament ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Free Field ◽  
Speech Discrimination ◽  
Specific Questionnaire ◽  
Hearing In Noise ◽  
Glasgow Benefit Inventory ◽  
Hearing Devices ◽  
Single Sided Deafness ◽  
Sophono Alpha

Single-sided deafness (SSD) represents one of the most difficult audiological conditions to rehabilitate. The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the audiological benefits and quality of life of patients affected by SSD who had previously been users of the Alpha 1® when upgrading them to the Sophono Alpha 2® external processor (Boulder, Colo., USA). Nine patients were included in the study. They underwent physical examination, free-field speech audiometry at 40 and 60 dB, a hearing-in-noise test (Hirsch's test and the squelch test), the Glasgow Benefit Inventory (GBI) questionnaire, and a specific questionnaire on patient satisfaction with Alpha 1. Afterwards, the Alpha 2 external processor was delivered to all patients, and the above-mentioned protocol was repeated after 1 month with the Alpha 2. A statistically significant improvement was found in the speech discrimination score at 40 dB and in the squelch test when using the Alpha 2 external processor compared to the Alpha 1. Alpha 2 had a good clinical tolerance and gave similar results in the specific questionnaire and the GBI to Alpha 1. In conclusion, the new Alpha 2 external processor represents a safe and effective device for the rehabilitation of SSD, and there is an audiological benefit to upgrading to the Alpha 2 external processor for patients who had previously been users of the Alpha 1. The improvement in quality of life is similar to that with other bone-anchored hearing devices.

Contralateral Routing of Signal Hearing Aid versus Transcutaneous Bone Conduction in Single-Sided Deafness

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 251-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gaëlle Leterme ◽  
Daniele Bernardeschi ◽  
Anissa Bensemman ◽  
Cyrille Coudert ◽  
Jean-Jacques Portal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hearing Aid ◽  
Bone Conduction ◽  
Pure Tone Audiometry ◽  
Hearing In Noise ◽  
Glasgow Benefit Inventory ◽  
Effective Option ◽  
Single Sided Deafness ◽  
Hearing Aid Benefit

The aim of this study was to compare a contralateral routing of signal (CROS) hearing aid to a transcutaneous bone-anchored device in the same conditions. This prospective crossover study included 18 adult patients with a single-sided deafness (SSD). After a trial period of 60 days with CROS and 7 days with a transcutaneous bone-anchored device (Alpha 1®, Sophono, Boulder, Colo., USA) on a headband, 13 (72%) patients opted for Alpha 1, 2 patients for CROS, and 3 rejected both rehabilitation methods. Clinical tolerance, satisfaction, hearing performances (pure-tone audiometry, speech test in quiet and in noise, stereo audiometry, sound localization, and Hearing in Noise Test), and quality of life (Glasgow Benefit Inventory, Abbreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit and Glasgow Hearing Aid Benefit questionnaires) were measured at 3 and 12 months after the implantation. Both devices improved equally the hearing in noise and the quality of life. Transcutaneous devices represent an effective option in SSD.

scholarly journals The Sophono Bone-Conduction System: Surgical, Audiologic, and Quality-of-Life Outcomes

2017 ◽  
Vol 96 (7) ◽  
pp. E28-E33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy Mclean ◽  
Irumee Pai ◽  
Andrew Philipatos ◽  
Michael Gordon
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Conductive Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Aid ◽  
Bone Conduction ◽  
Speech Discrimination ◽  
Single Sided Deafness ◽  
Conductive Hearing

We prospectively evaluated the surgical, audiologic, and quality-of-life outcomes in 5 patients—2 men and 3 women, aged 22 to 64 years (mean: 41.8)—who were implanted with the Sophono Alpha 2 MPO Processor. The indications for implantation of this bone-conduction device included recurrent ear canal infections with hearing aids (n = 3), single-sided deafness (n = 1), and patient preference in view of difficulty using a conventional hearing aid (n = 1). In addition to the patient with single-sided deafness, 3 patients had a bilateral mixed hearing loss and 1 had a bilateral conductive hearing loss. Outcomes measures included surgical complications, functional gain (FG), speech discrimination in quiet and noise, and patient satisfaction as determined by the Glasgow Benefit Inventory (GBI) and the Entific Medical Systems bone-anchored hearing aid questionnaire (BAQ). The only postsurgical complication noted was a minor skin reaction and pain in 1 patient that resolved with conservative management. In the 3 patients with the mixed hearing loss, the mean FG was 13.3, 20.0, 11.7, and 11.7 dB at 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 kHz, respectively; in the patient with the bilateral conductive hearing loss, the FG was 10, 25, 10, and 15 dB at the same frequencies. Speech discrimination scores with the Sophono device were comparable to those seen with conventional hearing aids. After implantation, all 5 patients experienced a positive quality-of-life outcome according to the GBI, although 1 of them had only a marginal improvement. On follow-up, all patients reported that they remained satisfied with their implant and that they used their device all day long. We conclude that the Sophono bone-conduction system is a safe and effective option that should be considered for patients with a mixed or conductive hearing loss who are unable to use a conventional hearing aid, as well as for those with single-sided deafness.

Unilateral Profound Hearing Loss and the Effect on Quality of Life After Cerebellopontine Angle Surgery

2005 ◽  
Vol 133 (3) ◽  
pp. 339-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kavitha Subramaniam ◽  
Robert H. Eikelboom ◽  
Katrise M. Eager ◽  
Marcus D. Atlas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Sound Localization ◽  
Cerebellopontine Angle ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Speech Discrimination ◽  
Profound Hearing Loss ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Glasgow Benefit Inventory

OBJECTIVE: To assess patients’ quality of life after cerebellopontine angle surgery, and in particular, quality of life related to unilateral profound hearing loss. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional in a tertiary referral center. Quality of life of 51 postoperative patients was assessed by using the Glasgow Benefit Inventory (GBI). Thirty patients with unilateral profound hearing loss who had undergone the translabyrinthine approach completed a subsequent quality-of-life questionnaire on speech discrimination and sound localization. RESULTS: Ninety-four percent of respondents to the 2nd survey reported difficulties with speech discrimination, and 97%, with sound localization. The general health and overall GBI indices correlated significantly ( P >0.01) with a number of speech and localization difficulties. CONCLUSION: Unilateral profound hearing loss may be a significant factor in a change in quality of life after cerebellopontine angle surgery. SIGNIFICANCE: Rehabilitation devices that improve discrimination and localization, and hearing preservation surgery, if indicated, should be considered for these patients.

Development of a Parent-Proxy Quality-of-Life Chronic Cough-Specific Questionnaire

CHEST Journal ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 133 (2) ◽  
pp. 386-395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter A. Newcombe ◽  
Jeanie K. Sheffield ◽  
Elizabeth F. Juniper ◽  
Julie M. Marchant ◽  
Ria A. Halsted ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Cough ◽  
Specific Questionnaire ◽  
Parent Proxy

scholarly journals Comparison of quality of life outcomes following different mastoid surgery techniques

2015 ◽  
Vol 129 (9) ◽  
pp. 835-839 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Joseph ◽  
A Miles ◽  
S Ifeacho ◽  
N Patel ◽  
A Shaida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Chronic Otitis Media ◽  
Postal Survey ◽  
Life Outcomes ◽  
Subjective Change ◽  
Glasgow Benefit Inventory ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Mastoid Surgery

AbstractBackground:Mastoid surgery carried out to treat chronic otitis media can lead to improvement in objective and subjective measures post-operatively. This study investigated the subjective change in quality of life using the Glasgow Benefit Inventory relative to the type of mastoid surgery undertaken.Method:A retrospective multicentre postal survey of 157 patients who underwent mastoid surgery from 2008 to 2012 was conducted.Results:Eighty-three questionnaire responses were received from patients who underwent surgery at one of three different hospitals (a response rate of 53 per cent). Fifty-seven per cent of patients had a Glasgow Benefit Inventory score of 0, indicating no change in quality of life post-operatively. Thirty-five per cent scored over 50, indicating significant improvement. The only significant difference found was that women fared worse after surgery than men.Conclusion:The choice of mastoid surgery technique should be determined by clinical need and surgeon preference. There is no improvement in quality of life for most patients following mastoid surgery.

scholarly journals Systematic Review of Auditory Training in Pediatric Cochlear Implant Recipients

2019 ◽  
Vol 62 (5) ◽  
pp. 1574-1593 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanin Rayes ◽  
Ghada Al-Malky ◽  
Deborah Vickers
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Cochlear Implant ◽  
Auditory Training ◽  
Memory Retention ◽  
Speech Discrimination ◽  
Speech And Language Development ◽  
Published Research ◽  
Over Time

Objective The purpose of this systematic review is to evaluate the published research in auditory training (AT) for pediatric cochlear implant (CI) recipients. This review investigates whether AT in children with CIs leads to improvements in speech and language development, cognition, and/or quality of life and whether improvements, if any, remain over time post AT intervention. Method A systematic search of 7 databases identified 96 review articles published up until January 2017, 9 of which met the inclusion criteria. Data were extracted and independently assessed for risk of bias and quality of study against a PICOS (participants, intervention, control, outcomes, and study) framework. Results All studies reported improvements in trained AT tasks, including speech discrimination/identification and working memory. Retention of improvements over time was found whenever it was assessed. Transfer of learning was measured in 4 of 6 studies, which assessed generalization. Quality of life was not assessed. Overall, evidence for the included studies was deemed to be of low quality. Conclusion Benefits of AT were illustrated through the improvement in trained tasks, and this was observed in all reviewed studies. Transfer of improvement to other domains and also retention of benefits post AT were evident when assessed, although rarely done. However, higher quality evidence to further examine outcomes of AT in pediatric CI recipients is needed.

QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE ELDERLY WITH AN ACQUIRED SINGLE-SIDED DEAFNESS

2021 ◽  
pp. 239-244
Author(s):  
С. А. Карпищенко ◽  
Я. Л. Щербакова
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Speech Intelligibility ◽  
Pure Tone Audiometry ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Normal Hearing ◽  
Psychological Status ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Single Sided Deafness

Цель исследования - оценка негативного влияния приобретенной односторонней глухоты на качество жизни пожилых пациентов. Выполнен проспективный анализ амбулаторных карт на предмет выявления пожилых пациентов с односторонней глухотой с последующим анкетированием при помощи опросников PSQ, HHIE, THI. Основными критериями включения являлись возраст старше 60 лет, одностороннее снижение слуха с порогами восприятия, соответствующими глухоте (>90 дБ), внезапное начало заболевания и продолжительность глухоты не более 5 лет. У пациентов с односторонней глухотой, которые составили основную группу исследования (n=25), по сравнению с пациентами контрольной группы (n=25) были выявлены повышенный уровень стресса и ухудшение качества жизни, о чем свидетельствуют данные опроса. Пациенты предъявляли жалобы на неудовлетворительную разборчивость речи, выраженный шум в пораженном ухе, невозможность определить источник звука и необходимость адаптироваться к определённым акустическим ситуациям, что требовало повышенной концентрации внимания, приводило к переутомлению, повышенной раздражительности, нервозности и когнитивным нарушениям. The study aimed to assess a negative impact of an acquired single-sided deafness on quality of life of the elderly. Prospective analysis of outpatient records was carried out to identify elderly patients with single-sided deafness using pure tone audiometry. The main inclusion criteria were age over 60, ≥90 dB threshold of an affected ear, ≤30 dB threshold of an intact ear, an acquired single-sided hearing loss with sudden onset and deafness duration less than 5 years. Taking inclusion criteria into account two groups were formed: the main group with single-sided deaf patients (n=25) and the control group of normal hearing patients (n=25). All participants were surveyed with PSQ, HHIE, THI questionnaires. There were revealed some changes in psychological status in the group of patients with single-sided deafness in comparison with the group of normal hearing participants. The scores of the questionnaires showed increased stress and anxiety levels and deterioration in quality of life. Patients with single-sided deafness complained about severe tinnitus in an affected ear, worse speech intelligibility in noisy environment and a constant need to adapt to the different acoustic situations that in turn badly affected psychoemotional homeostasis, intensifying stress severity, and quality of life.

scholarly journals Cochlear Implantation for Single-Sided Deafness: A New Treatment Paradigm

2019 ◽  
Vol 80 (02) ◽  
pp. 178-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Zeitler ◽  
Michael Dorman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cochlear Implantation ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Binaural Hearing ◽  
Music Appreciation ◽  
Speech Understanding In Noise ◽  
Treatment Paradigm ◽  
New Treatment ◽  
Single Sided Deafness

AbstractUnilateral severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), also known as single sided deafness (SSD), is a problem that affects both children and adults, and can have severe and detrimental effects on multiple aspects of life including music appreciation, speech understanding in noise, speech and language acquisition, performance in the classroom and/or the workplace, and quality of life. Additionally, the loss of binaural hearing in SSD patients affects those processes that rely on two functional ears including sound localization, binaural squelch and summation, and the head shadow effect. Over the last decade, there has been increasing interest in cochlear implantation for SSD to restore binaural hearing. Early data are promising that cochlear implantation for SSD can help to restore binaural functionality, improve quality of life, and may faciliate reversal of neuroplasticity related to auditory deprivation in the pediatric population. Additionally, this new patient population has allowed researchers the opportunity to investigate the age-old question “what does a cochlear implant (CI) sound like?.”

Nasal Obstruction and Quality of Life Assessment After Septoplasty With Turbinoplasty: Correlation Between Subjective Scales

2020 ◽  
pp. 194589242097895
Author(s):  
Gloria Corredor-Rojas ◽  
María A. García-Chabur ◽  
Juliana Castellanos ◽  
Sergio Moreno ◽  
Martin Pinzón ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Santa Fe ◽  
Quality Of Life Assessment ◽  
Symptom Evaluation ◽  
Glasgow Benefit Inventory ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Impact

Background Assessment of nasal obstruction is imprecise due to a low correlation between findings on the physical examination and objective measures with the severity of symptoms reported by the patient even after septoplasty with turbinoplasty is performed. The aim of this study is to evaluate the use of subjective scales, and the correlation between them for the evaluation of nasal obstruction after surgery. Objective To assess the impact of undergoing septoplasty with turbinoplasty to relieve nasal obstructive symptoms and the quality of life in a mid-term period by using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE), and Glasgow Benefit Inventory (GBI). Methods A retrospective study was conducted of patients who underwent a septoplasty with turbinoplasty due to nasal septodeviation and secondary nasal obstructive symptoms at the Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá. Three scales were used to measure the outcomes one year after surgery: VAS (0–10), NOSE (0–100), and GBI (−100 to 100). Results Data from 56 patients (21 females, mean age 37.5 years of age, SD 12.13) was collected. The results showed that 75% of the patients had a post-surgical NOSE score below 50 and a VAS score below 6. Regarding the GBI scale, 75% of the patients improved in their quality of life. An inverse proportional correlation was found between the NOSE and GBI scales (rho = −0.3682) (95% CI −0.579 to –0.111), and there was a directly proportional correlation between the NOSE and VAS scales (rho = 0.7440) (95% CI 0.595 to 0.844). Conclusion Subjective measures suggest there was an improvement in nasal obstructive symptoms and quality of life after surgery. Non-anatomical causes such as rhinitis can be confounding factors to consider in subsequent studies. VAS stands out as a possible interchangeable scale with NOSE to measure nasal obstruction in these patients.

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