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Front Public Health ; 12: 1364000, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38873313

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Background: Access to audiology services for older adults residing in sparsely populated regions is often limited compared to those in central urban areas. The geographic accessibility to follow-up care, particularly the influence of distance, may contribute to an increased risk of hearing aid abandonment. Objective: To assess the association between the home-to-healthcare-calibration-center distance and hearing aid abandonment among older adults fitted in the Chilean public health system. Methods: 455 patients who received hearing aids from two public hospitals in two regions were considered. Univariate and multivariate Poisson regression models with robust variance estimation were used to analyze the association between the geographical distance and hearing aid abandonment, accounting for confounding effects. Results: Approximately 18% of the sample abandoned the hearing aid, and around 50% reported using the hearing aid every day. A twofold increase in distance between home and the hearing center yielded a 35% (RR = 1.35; 95% CI: 1.04-1.74; p = 0.022) increased risk of hearing aid abandonment. Also, those in the second quintile had a 2.17 times the risk of abandoning the hearing aid compared to the first quintile (up to 2.3 km). Under the assumption that patients reside within the first quintile of distance, a potential reduction of 45% in the incidence of hearing aid abandonment would be observed. The observed risk remained consistent across different statistical models to assess sensitivity. Conclusion: A higher distance between the residence and the healthcare center increases hearing aid abandonment risk. The association may be explained by barriers in purchasing supplies required to maintain the device (batteries, cleaning elements, potential repairs, or maintenance).


Subject(s)
Health Services Accessibility , Hearing Aids , Humans , Hearing Aids/statistics & numerical data , Female , Aged , Male , Health Services Accessibility/statistics & numerical data , Aged, 80 and over , Chile , Hearing Loss/rehabilitation
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Rev. Fac. Med. Hum ; 24(2): 82-88, abr.-jun. 2024. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1569514

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RESUMEN Introducción: La pérdida auditiva afecta a millones globalmente, especialmente a jóvenes que usan auriculares frecuentemente. Objetivo: Establecer la relación entre el uso de auriculares y la audición en estudiantes de medicina en Lima, Perú. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional, analítico y transversal en la Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal. Participaron 98 estudiantes de medicina (18-32 años) que usaban auriculares regularmente. Se excluyeron aquellos con patologías auditivas previas. La recolección de datos incluyó encuestas sobre el uso de auriculares y audiometrías realizadas en una cabina silente. Los resultados se analizaron mediante estadística descriptiva e inferencial, utilizando el coeficiente de correlación de Rho de Spearman para evaluar la relación entre las variables. Resultados: El 59,2% de los estudiantes eran mujeres. El 39,2% presentó hipoacusia leve a tonos agudos, mientras que el 36,2% tenía audición normal. El 71,4% reportó disminución de la capacidad auditiva y el 56,1% experimentó otalgia. El uso de auriculares mostró una correlación positiva y significativa con la audición (Rho = 0,298, p = 0,003). El tiempo de exposición también fue significativo (Rho = 0,260, p = 0,010), pero la intensidad del sonido no lo fue (Rho = 0,193, p = 0,057). Conclusión: Existe una relación positiva entre el uso de auriculares y la pérdida auditiva en estudiantes de medicina. Se recomienda implementar programas de concienciación sobre el uso seguro de auriculares y realizar evaluaciones auditivas periódicas para prevenir el deterioro auditivo.


ABSTRACT Introduction: Hearing loss affects millions globally, especially young people who frequently use headphones. Objective: To establish the relationship between headphone use and hearing among medical students in Lima, Peru. Methods: An observational, analytical, and cross-sectional study was conducted at the Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal. Participants included 98 medical students (18-32 years) who regularly used headphones. Those with previous hearing pathologies were excluded. Data collection included surveys on headphone use and audiometries performed in a silent booth. Results were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, employing the Spearman's Rho correlation coefficient to assess the relationship between variables. Results: 59.2% of the students were women. 39.2% had mild hearing loss at high tones, while 36.2% had normal hearing. 71.4% reported decreased hearing capacity, and 56.1% experienced ear pain. Headphone use showed a positive and significant correlation with hearing (Rho = 0.298, p = 0.003). Exposure time was also significant (Rho = 0.260, p = 0.010), but sound intensity was not (Rho = 0.193, p = 0.057). Conclusion: There is a positive relationship between headphone use and hearing loss in medical students. It is recommended to implement awareness programs on safe headphone use and conduct regular hearing evaluations to prevent auditory deterioration.

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Front Surg ; 10: 1209927, 2023.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37465065

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Purpose: To explore the clinical practice development of different surgical techniques when installing bone-anchored hearing implants and their associated trends in outcomes. Design: Retrospective study of 228 bone-anchored hearing implants in 200 patients, performed over a 10-year period between 2012 and 2022 in a referral hospital. Method: Real-world data of demography, etiology, surgical setup, complications, and audiological outcomes were collected. Eligibility criteria from clinical practice were applied. Results: The minimally invasive technique is associated with shorter surgery duration, 20 vs. 44 min as compared to a linear incision technique. The minimally invasive technique was also associated with a lower occurrence of complications when compared to linear incision techniques (intraoperative; 1.8% vs. 4.9%, postoperative; 49% vs. 66%). Most differences were seen in complications relating to skin and wound healing. Conclusion: Adoption of a minimally invasive surgical technique for the installations of bone-anchored hearing implants can reduce surgical complexity without compromising safety aspects or clinical benefits.

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BMC Geriatr ; 23(1): 376, 2023 06 19.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37337203

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BACKGROUND: Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is the most common auditory deficit in older adults and may lead to quality-of-life deterioration. However, few studies have been performed in low/middle-income countries, particularly in Latin America. This study aimed to assess the audiological benefit, quality of life, and factors associated with functional gain in elderly hearing aid users in the Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and UNIMEQ-ORL, two otology referral centers in Colombia. DESIGN: Pre-post study that included hearing aid users at the otology consult of the Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and UNIMEQ-ORL between June 2017 and December 2020. Glasgow Benefit Inventory (GBI) and Abbreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit (APHAB) questionnaires were applied. Audiometric (0,5 kHz to 4 kHz) and speech audiometry results were collected. RESULTS: A total of 75 participants (132 ears) were included. The mean age was 70.73 years (SD: 12.66). The median hearing aid use in years was 0.71 (IQR: 0.64-0.90). Mean change in speech audiometry was - 26.53dB (95%CI: -28.09, -24.97; p < 0.001), in functional gain was - 21.75dB (-23.81, -19.68; p < 0.001). The mean changes in the APHAB domains were Ease of Communication: -37.85 (95%CI: -43.01; -32.7), Background Noise: -3.51 (-6.06; -0.95), and Aversiveness of Sounds: -6.9 (-2.04; 11.77). The GBI assessment of quality of life showed improvement in 100% of the population after the use of hearing aids. The number of years of hearing aids use was associated with functional gain. CONCLUSION: The number of years of hearing aids use may impact on the functional gain in these populations. A significant clinical benefit was found in terms of quality of life, communication, and reverberation related to the use of hearing aids. Access to hearing aids should be granted, and public health strategies are needed to grant the access to hearing rehabilitation in these populations. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá (Protocol Number: CCEI-12666-2020).


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Hearing Aids , Hearing Loss, Sensorineural , Speech Perception , Humans , Aged , Quality of Life , Developing Countries , Treatment Outcome , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Audiol., Commun. res ; 28: e2704, 2023. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1439466

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RESUMO Objetivo identificar os motivos que levam o indivíduo a seguir ou não a recomendação da necessidade do uso do aparelho de amplificação sonora individual (AASI) e a utilização desse dispositivo ao longo dos anos. Estratégia de pesquisa orientações do Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) foram seguidas. As bases de dados pesquisadas foram: Pubmed, Pubmed Central, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science e Cochrane, utilizando os seguintes descritores: "Hearing Aids", "Patient Compliance" e o indicador booleano AND. Critérios de seleção artigos originais primários com desenhos prospectivos, retrospectivos, observacionais ou experimentais; que levantassem, relatassem, verificassem ou analisassem os motivos de adesão ou não ao uso de AASI, independentemente de ser usuário experiente ou não; realizados com a população jovem, adulta e idosa; com indivíduos com qualquer grau, tipo e configuração de perda auditiva; com adaptações unilaterais ou bilaterais e em português, inglês e espanhol. Resultados incluídos 27 estudos na análise. Verificaram-se duas situações distintas no processo de reabilitação auditiva: aceitação à indicação do uso do AASI e a continuidade do uso do dispositivo de maneira efetiva. Os aspectos que auxiliaram positivamente, negativamente ou não interferiram nessas duas fases foram compilados e apresentados. Conclusão os fatores de maior relevância para a não aquisição do AASI são: percepção de baixo custo-benefício, falta de entendimento da real necessidade e dificuldade de aceitação do uso, enquanto que os que mais impactam na continuidade do uso são: qualidade sonora do AASI, dificuldades de manuseio e percepção de pouco benefício.


ABSTRACT Purpose To identify the reasons that lead the individual to follow or not the recommendation to use the hearing aid and its use over the years. Research strategy Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) recommendations were followed. The databases searched were: Pubmed, Pubmed Central, Scopus, Embase, Web of science and Cochrane, using the following descriptors: "Hearing Aids", "Patient Compliance" and the Boolean indicator AND. Selection criteria primary original articles with prospective, retrospective, observational or experimental designs; that raise, report, verify or analyze the reasons for adherence or not to the use of hearing aids, regardless of being an experienced user or not; carried out with the young, adult and elderly population; with individuals with any degree, type and configuration of hearing loss; with unilateral or bilateral adaptations and in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Results 27 studies were included in the analysis. There were two distinct situations in the auditory rehabilitation process: acceptance of the indication of the use of HA and the continuity of the effective use. Thus, the aspects that positively, negatively or do not interfere in these two phases were compiled and presented. Conclusion the most relevant factors in the non-adherence to HA were: perception of low cost-benefit, lack of understanding of the real need and difficulty in accepting its use; while the ones that most impacted the continuity of use were: HA sound quality, handling difficulties and perception of little benefit.


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Humans , Patient Compliance , Treatment Adherence and Compliance , Hearing Aids , Hearing Loss/rehabilitation
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Audiol., Commun. res ; 28: e2804, 2023. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1527918

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RESUMO Objetivo Verificar os benefícios da protetização auditiva na qualidade de vida do adulto com deficiência auditiva. Estratégia de pesquisa Revisão de escopo, guiada pelas recomendações PRISMA. Critérios de seleção A busca foi realizada com o auxílio dos unitermos "auxiliares de audição", "aparelho auditivo", "implante coclear", "fonoaudiologia", "deficiência auditiva", "perda auditiva", "qualidade de vida", e seus respectivos em inglês e espanhol, nos bancos virtuais de dados: LILACS, SciELO, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science e OpenGrey. Os dados foram analisados qualitativamente. Resultados Foram identificados 1.312 registros e selecionados 6 artigos, com população protetizada auditivamente, dos 18 aos 92 anos, de ambos os gêneros, usuários de implante coclear e aparelho de amplificação sonora individual. Foram utilizados os seguintes instrumentos: Questionário de avaliação das expectativas do adulto/idoso novo usuário de próteses auditivas, International Outcome Inventory For Hearing Aids, Questionário Nijmegen de Implantes Cocleares, Questionário de Satisfação do Cliente, Caregiver Strain Questionnaire, Formulário de Questionário Relativo ao Índice, World Health Organization Quality of Life-bref, Glasgow Health Status Inventory, Abbreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit, Cochlear Implant Quality of Life, Caregiver Burden Scale, Escala Quantificada de Denver e Escala Visual Analógica. Os resultados indicaram melhor qualidade de vida nos domínios testados, tanto na visão dos adultos surdos quanto na de seus parceiros. Conclusão Apesar da heterogeneidade dos protocolos de qualidade de vida utilizados nos estudos selecionados, foi possível verificar que a protetização auditiva melhora a qualidade de vida do adulto com deficiência auditiva.


ABSTRACT Purpose To verify the benefits of hearing aids in the quality of life of adults with hearing loss. Research strategy Scoping review guided by PRISMA recommendations. Selection criteria with the help of the keywords "hearing aids", "hearing aid", "cochlear implant", "speech therapy", "hearing impairment", "hearing loss", "quality of life", and their respective in English and Spanish in the virtual databases: LILACS, SciELO, PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science and Open Grey. Qualitatively analyzed. Results 1,312 records were identified and six articles were selected, with a hearing aided population from 18 to 92 years old, from both genders, cochlear implant and individual sound amplification device users. Questionnaires were used (assessment of expectations of adults/elderly users of hearing aids, International Outcome Inventory For Hearing Aids, Nijmegen Cochlear Implant, Satisfaction, Caregiver Strain Questionnaire, Relative to the Index, World Health Organization Quality of Life-bref, Glasgow Health Status Inventory, Abbreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit, Cochlear Implant Quality of Life and scales (Care Giving Burden Scale), Denver Quantified and visual analog). The results indicated a better quality of life in the domains tested, both in the view of deaf adults and their partners. Conclusion Despite the heterogeneity of the quality of life protocols used in the selected studies, it was possible to verify that hearing aids increase the quality of life of adults with hearing loss.


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Humans , Quality of Life , Cochlear Implants , Sickness Impact Profile , Hearing Aids , Hearing Loss/rehabilitation
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Article in Portuguese | LILACS, CONASS, Coleciona SUS, SES-GO | ID: biblio-1523329

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O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o nível de satisfação dos usuários de Aparelho de Amplificação Sonora Individual (AASI) atendidos pelo Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). Método: Estudo de caráter analítico, quantitativo, transversal e de natureza exploratória. No período entre julho a setembro de 2022 foram coletados no prontuário e durante a entrevista, os dados sociodemográficos e clínicos de 50 participantes, selecionados por conveniência nas sessões de acompanhamento e entrega do AASI no Setor de Saúde Auditiva do Centro Estadual de Reabilitação e Readaptação Dr. Henrique Santillo (CRER). Para avaliar a satisfação dos usuários, utilizou o questionário Satisfaction With Amplification in Daily Life (SADL) com subescalas de avaliação como: efeitos positivos, fatores negativos, imagem pessoal, serviços e custos. Resultados: A amostra deste estudo apresentou 50 participantes, com idade média de 62 anos e prevalência de 66% do sexo feminino. Esse dado levanta a hipótese da população feminina ter um papel ativo na busca da assistência de saúde. Em relação aos sintomas auditivos, grande parte dos pacientes queixaram de hipoacusia (86%) e zumbido (76%) como sinais que os motivaram a procura por um atendimento especializado. O tipo de perda auditiva prevalente foi a neurossensorial (77%) de grau moderado (50%), característica audiológica com maior percentual em ambas as orelhas. Por meio dos dados obtidos a partir da aplicação do questionário SADL, pode-se observar que a subescala de Serviços e Custos (5,85) e Efeitos positivos (5,84) evidenciou uma média superior comparado com as outras subescalas, indicando maior satisfação de tais condições proporcionadas pelo AASI. Conclusão: A maioria dos indivíduos usuários de AASI demonstraram estar satisfeitos com uso do dispositivo. O tempo curto entre o diagnóstico audiológico e a concessão da prótese auditiva, tipo e grau de perda auditiva em conjunto com o acompanhamento periódico para monitorar o processo de adaptação, foram fundamentais para fornecer boa audibilidade, compreensão de fala adequada e sobretudo melhora na qualidade de vida


The present study aimed to evaluate the level of satisfaction of hearing aid users by the Unified Health System. Methods: Study analytical, quantitative, cross-sectional and exploratory. In the period between July and September 2022, the sociodemographic and clinical data of 50 participants were collected from the medical records and during the interview, selected for convenience in the follow-up sessions and delivery of the hearing aids at the Hearing Health Sector of the State Center of Rehabilitation and Readaptation Dr. Henrique Santillo (CRER). To assess user satisfaction, the Satisfaction With Amplification in Daily Life (SADL) questionnaire was used, with evaluation subscales such as: positive effects, negative factors, personal image, services and costs. Results: The sample of this study had 50 participants, with a prevalence of 66% female and mean age of 62 years. This data raises the hypothesis that the female population has a more active role in the search for health care. Regarding auditory symptoms, most patients complained of hypoacusis (86%) and tinnitus (76%) as signs that motivated them to seek specialized care. The prevalent type of hearing loss was sensorioneural (77%) of moderate degree (50%), an audiological characteristic with the highest percentage in both ears. Through the data obtained from the application of the SADL questionnaire, it can be observed that the subscale Service and Costs (5.85) and Positive Effects (5.84) showed a higher mean compared to the other subscales, indicating greater satisfaction with such conditions provided by the hearing aids. Conclusion: Due to the analyzed data, it is concluded that hearing aid users are satisfied with this device. The short time among the audiological diagnosis and the granting of hearing aids, type and degree of hearing loss, together with periodic follow-up to monitor the adaptation process, were essential to provide good audibility, adequate speech understanding and, above all, improvement in the quality of life


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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Patient Satisfaction , Hearing Aids , Hearing Loss , Unified Health System , Brazil , Cross-Sectional Studies
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Int. arch. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 26(3): 314-320, July-Sept. 2022. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1405152

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Abstract Introduction Bone anchored hearing solutions are a well-known option for patients with a conductive, mixed conductive-sensorineural hearing loss and those with single-sided deafness. Objective The aim of the present study was to evaluate the Ponto bone-anchored hearing system in terms of behavioral performance and self-reported outcomes, by comparing unaided and aided performance (softband and abutment), as well as aided performance with the sound processor on softband (preoperatively) versus abutment (postoperatively). Methods Fourteen adult bone-anchored candidates, with either a bilateral (n = 12) or unilateral (n = 2) conductive or mixed hearing loss, participated in the present study. Sound-field hearing thresholds were evaluated unaided and aided (softband and abutment). A speech-in-noise test was also performed unaided and aided for two spatial configurations (S0N90; implanted side; S0N90; nonimplanted side). The Glasgow Health Status Inventory and the Speech, Spatial and Quality of sound questionnaires were administered pre- and postsurgery to compare quality of life and perceived unaided and aided performance. Skin reaction (Holgers scores) was evaluated at 15 days, 6 weeks, and 10 weeks after surgery. Results Significant improvements postoperatively relative to unaided were obtained for sound-field thresholds at all tested frequencies. Additionally, sound-field thresholds were significantly improved with the sound processor on abutment relative to the softband at frequencies > 1 kHz. Improved performance postoperatively relative to unaided was also obtained in the speech-in-noise test and in self-reported outcomes. Conclusions Improvements in behavioral performance and self-reported outcomes were obtained with the sound processor mounted on abutment.

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Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol ; 26(3): e314-e320, 2022 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35846807

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Introduction Bone anchored hearing solutions are a well-known option for patients with a conductive, mixed conductive-sensorineural hearing loss and those with single-sided deafness. Objective The aim of the present study was to evaluate the Ponto bone-anchored hearing system in terms of behavioral performance and self-reported outcomes, by comparing unaided and aided performance (softband and abutment), as well as aided performance with the sound processor on softband (preoperatively) versus abutment (postoperatively). Methods Fourteen adult bone-anchored candidates, with either a bilateral ( n = 12) or unilateral ( n = 2) conductive or mixed hearing loss, participated in the present study. Sound-field hearing thresholds were evaluated unaided and aided (softband and abutment). A speech-in-noise test was also performed unaided and aided for two spatial configurations (S0N90; implanted side; S0N90; nonimplanted side). The Glasgow Health Status Inventory and the Speech, Spatial and Quality of sound questionnaires were administered pre- and postsurgery to compare quality of life and perceived unaided and aided performance. Skin reaction (Holgers scores) was evaluated at 15 days, 6 weeks, and 10 weeks after surgery. Results Significant improvements postoperatively relative to unaided were obtained for sound-field thresholds at all tested frequencies. Additionally, sound-field thresholds were significantly improved with the sound processor on abutment relative to the softband at frequencies > 1 kHz. Improved performance postoperatively relative to unaided was also obtained in the speech-in-noise test and in self-reported outcomes. Conclusions Improvements in behavioral performance and self-reported outcomes were obtained with the sound processor mounted on abutment.

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Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.);88(3): 289-295, May-June 2022. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1384173

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Abstract Introduction Modern medicine offers a wide spectrum of different hearing devices, and bone conduction implants can be found among them. Objective The presentation of the outcomes of the implantation of a new active bone conduction hearing implant - the Osia®, and its comparison with the well-known passive transcutaneous system - the Baha® Attract. Methods Eight adult patients with bilateral mixed hearing loss were randomly divided into two groups. Group 1 was implanted with the Osia®, and group 2 was implanted with the Baha® Attract. The details of the surgery were analyzed, along with the functional and audiological results. Results In all the cases, the surgery was successful, and the healing uneventful. In both groups, it was observed that pure tone audiometry and speech audiometry in free field improved significantly after the implantation (mean gain in pure tone audiometry for the Osia group 42.8 dB SPL and for the Baha group 38.8 dB SPL). In the Osia group, the results after the surgery were much better than with the Baha® 5 Power processor on the Softband. The patients implanted with the Osia® evaluated the quality of their hearing as being superior to those implanted with the Baha® Attract. There was an evident improvement in the abbreviated profile of hearing aid benefit questionnaire and in the speech, spatial and qualities of hearing scale for both systems. In the abbreviated profile of hearing aid benefit, changes were more evident in the Osia group (in global score 49% vs. 37.2%). Conclusion Implantation of the Osia® is an effective treatment option for the patients with bilateral mixed hearing loss. The surgery is safe but more complex and time-consuming than the Baha® Attract implantation. The preliminary audiological results as well as the overall quality of life indicate that the Osia® is a better solution than the Baha® Attract. However, future studies should be carried out to make further observations in a larger group of patients, and with longer follow-up.


Resumo Introdução A medicina moderna oferece um amplo espectro de diferentes aparelhos auditivos, e implantes de condução óssea estão entre eles. Objetivo Apresentação dos resultados do uso de um novo implante auditivo de condução óssea ativa - o Osia® e sua comparação com o conhecido sistema transcutâneo passivo - o sistema Baha® Attract. Método Oito pacientes adultos com perda auditiva mista bilateral foram divididos aleatoriamente em dois grupos. O grupo 1 foi implantado com o Osia® e o grupo 2 foi implantado com o sistema Baha® Attract. Os detalhes da cirurgia foram analisados, juntamente com os resultados funcionais e audiológicos. Resultados Em todos os casos, a cirurgia foi bem-sucedida e a cicatrização ocorreu sem intercorrências. Nos dois grupos, observou-se que a audiometria de tons puros e a audiometria de fala em campo livre melhoraram significativamente após o implante (ganho médio na audiometria para tons puros para o grupo Osia® de 42,8 dB NPS e para o grupo Baha®, 38,8 dB NPS). No grupo Osia®, os resultados após a cirurgia foram muito melhores do que com o processador Baha® 5 Power no sistema SoftBand. Os pacientes implantados com o Osia® avaliaram melhor a qualidade de sua audição do que os implantados com o sistema Baha® Attract. Houve uma melhoria evidente no questionário abbreviated profile of hearing aid benefit e na escala speech, spatial and qualities of hearing, para ambos os sistemas. No questionario abbreviated profile of hearing aid benefit, as mudanças foram mais evidentes no grupo Osia® (escore global 49% vs. 37,2%). Conclusão O sistema Osia® é uma opção de tratamento eficaz para pacientes com perda auditiva mista bilateral. A cirurgia é segura, mas mais complexa e demorada que a implantação do sistema Baha® Attract. Os resultados audiológicos preliminares, bem como aqueles avaliando a qualidade de vida, indicam que o Osia® é uma alternativa melhor que o Baha® Attract. Entretanto, mais observações são necessárias em grupos maiores de pacientes e com tempo de seguimento mais longo.

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Rev. otorrinolaringol. cir. cabeza cuello ; 82(1): 41-49, mar. 2022. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1389829

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Resumen Introducción: La presencia de otorrea es un indicador de actividad en otitis media crónica (OMC), además de influir en la calidad de vida. La oclusión del molde de un audífono generaría incremento de otorrea, por esto se acostumbra a evitarla en estos casos. La relación otorrea/audífono en OMC no ha sido adecuadamente estudiada. Objetivo: Comprobar si se produce incremento en frecuencia y/o gravedad de episodios de otorrea por el uso de audífono en OMC simple. Caracterización clínica-demográfica de la muestra. Material y Método: Estudio prospectivo antes/después en pacientes con diagnóstico de OMC simple que se implementen con audífono. Entrevista telefónica para caracterizar episodios de otorrea en relación con el audífono. Resultados: Fueron evaluados 35 oídos en 34 pacientes, edad promedio 66,6 años. Sin diferencias significativas en aparición de otorrea y consultas por otorrea antes y después de la implementación. El grupo diagnóstico OMC supurada correspondió al 28,6%, OMC supurada seca el 11,4% y OMC inactiva 60%. Diferencias significativas comparando otorrea posimplementación en subgrupo OMC supurada con resto de subgrupos (p < 0,0001). Análisis multivariado de regresión logística confirmó que sólo OMC supurada se asoció a otorrea posimplementación (p < 0,004). Conclusión: Tradicionalmente se correlaciona uso de audífono en OMC con incremento de otorrea. Nuestro estudio no evidenció diferencias después de la implementación: pacientes con otorrea previa al audífono siguieron presentándola de la misma manera y pacientes con oído seco se mantuvieron así. Otorrea al implementar es el único factor predictor de otorrea por audífono. Debe realizarse más investigación, con evaluación presencial e incorporando variables.


Abstract Introduction: Otorrhea is a chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) activity indicator, affecting quality of life. Hearing aid mold occlusion would increase otorrhea, so it is usual to avoid it. Otorrhea/hearing aid relationship in CSOM has not been properly studied. Aim: To check for an increase in frequency and/or severity of otorrhea episodes in CSOM due to hearing aid use. Clinical-demographic characterization of the sample. Material and Method: Prospective before/after study, in CSOM diagnosed patients using a hearing aid. Telephone interview to characterize otorrhea episodes due to hearing aid use. Results: 35 ears were evaluated in 34 patients, with a mean age of 66.6 years. There were no significant differences before and after hearing aid implementation in otorrhea episodes and medical consultations. 28.6% corresponded to active CSOM diagnosis group, 11.4% partially-active CSOM and 60% inactive CSOM. We found significant differences observed between active CSOM subgroup and the rest by comparing post-hearing aid implementation otorrhea (p < 0.0001). Only active CSOM diagnosis was associated to post-hearing aid implementation otorrhea by multivariate logistic regression analysis (p < 0.004). Conclusion: Traditionally, hearing aid use is correlated with increase in otorrhea in CSOM. In our study there were no differences before and after hearing aid implementation: patients with previous otorrhea continued presenting it in the same way after hearing aid use and patients with dry ear kept it that way. The only predicting factor of otorrhea due to hearing aid use is active otorrhea at implementation. Further investigation should be done, with face-to-face evaluation and incorporating variables.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Otitis Media, Suppurative/epidemiology , Hearing Aids , Otitis Media, Suppurative/complications , Prospective Studies
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Braz J Otorhinolaryngol ; 88(3): 289-295, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32713797

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INTRODUCTION: Modern medicine offers a wide spectrum of different hearing devices, and bone conduction implants can be found among them. OBJECTIVE: The presentation of the outcomes of the implantation of a new active bone conduction hearing implant - the Osia®, and its comparison with the well-known passive transcutaneous system - the Baha® Attract. METHODS: Eight adult patients with bilateral mixed hearing loss were randomly divided into two groups. Group 1 was implanted with the Osia®, and group 2 was implanted with the Baha® Attract. The details of the surgery were analyzed, along with the functional and audiological results. RESULTS: In all the cases, the surgery was successful, and the healing uneventful. In both groups, it was observed that pure tone audiometry and speech audiometry in free field improved significantly after the implantation (mean gain in pure tone audiometry for the Osia group 42.8 dB SPL and for the Baha group 38.8 dB SPL). In the Osia group, the results after the surgery were much better than with the Baha® 5 Power processor on the Softband. The patients implanted with the Osia® evaluated the quality of their hearing as being superior to those implanted with the Baha® Attract. There was an evident improvement in the abbreviated profile of hearing aid benefit questionnaire and in the speech, spatial and qualities of hearing scale for both systems. In the abbreviated profile of hearing aid benefit, changes were more evident in the Osia group (in global score 49% vs. 37.2%). CONCLUSION: Implantation of the Osia® is an effective treatment option for the patients with bilateral mixed hearing loss. The surgery is safe but more complex and time-consuming than the Baha® Attract implantation. The preliminary audiological results as well as the overall quality of life indicate that the Osia® is a better solution than the Baha® Attract. However, future studies should be carried out to make further observations in a larger group of patients, and with longer follow-up.


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Hearing Aids , Hearing Loss, Mixed Conductive-Sensorineural , Adult , Audiometry, Pure-Tone , Bone Conduction , Hearing Loss, Conductive/surgery , Hearing Loss, Mixed Conductive-Sensorineural/surgery , Humans , Quality of Life
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CoDAS ; 34(1): e20200310, 2022. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1345831

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ABSTRACT Purpose The initial-fit provided by the hearing aid manufacturer's software is generally a display of measurement done in the ear simulators. The need for verification of hearing aid output and gain in the real ear using probe-microphone measurement to match the prescriptive target is highlighted. The objective of the study was to evaluate the difference in real-ear aided response (REAR), real-ear insertion gain (REIG), aided thresholds, articulation index (AI) and word recognition score (WRS) in quiet, with hearing aid programmed to NAL-NL1 first-fit and NAL-NL1 optimized-fit using the probe-microphone technique. Methods In a repeated measure experimental design, 11 participants with a mean age of 41.09 (SD=±9.95) years having moderate and moderately-severe sensorineural hearing loss were tested monaurally in two aided conditions, with a 16-channel hearing aid programmed for manufacturer's NAL-NL1 first-fit and optimized-fit to NAL-NL1 using probe-microphone verification. The REAR, REIG, aided threshold, articulation index and word recognition scores in quiet were obtained for both aided conditions. Results The REAR, REIG, aided threshold, AI and WRS in quiet were significantly better with the NAL-NL1 optimized-fit compared to manufacturer's NAL-NL1 first-fit. Conclusion The optimized-fit yields better audibility and improved word recognition in quiet. This supports best practice guidelines of many professional organizations regarding the use of probe-microphone measurement as the "Gold standard" for verification of hearing aid fitting, thereby providing better satisfaction and quality of life to hearing aid users.

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Audiol Neurootol ; 26(6): 435-444, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33831862

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BACKGROUND: The ADHEAR™ system (MED-EL, Innsbruck, Austria) is a nonsurgical bone conduction device (BCD) to treat conductive hearing loss (CHL) and single-sided deafness. In contrast to the nonsurgical alternatives on headbands or spectacle frames, the audio processor of ADHEAR is placed retroauricularly on an adhesive adapter. The published evidence on the performance of this system is limited to studies with a trial period of 2-8 weeks. OBJECTIVE: This study assesses audiological and subjective outcomes over a period of 12 months, on patients with congenital aural atresia (CAA) using the ADHEAR hearing system. METHOD: Fifteen children (mean age: 9.4 ± 4 years; range: 5-16 years) diagnosed with CAA (7 uni/8 bilateral) were included in this prospective, observational, repeated-measures study. Each subject used ADHEAR for 1 year, and the performance was evaluated after 1, 6, and 12 months. Free-field audiometry and speech discrimination tests were performed, and hearing-, general health- and device-specific questionnaires were used. RESULTS: The unaided sound field threshold improved from an average PTA4 of 63.6 ± 3.4 dB HL to an aided average PTA4 of 29.3 ± 3.0 dB HL after 1 month of device use. The word recognition score (WRS) improved from an average of 27.9 ± 15.9% unaided to an aided average WRS of 91.3 ± 4.4% (p = 0.0003) after 1 month, 92.0 ± 4.1% (p = 0.0002) after 6 months, and 92.7 ± 5.3% (p < 0.0001) after 12 months using the ADHEAR system compared to the unaided condition for all 3 time points. The improvements in the speech in noise at 1, 6, and 12 months were as well consistent over time. The average improvement at the signal to noise ratio (SNR) of +5 dB was 58% and 53% at the SNR of +0 dB. No complications were reported, and all patients continued to use the ADHEAR after the study end. The questionnaire results revealed high user satisfaction and an average wearing time of 12 h per day. CONCLUSION: This 12-month trial of the nonsurgical adhesive BCD in CAA patients showed sufficient and reliable audiological and subjective outcomes, long wearing time, and high acceptance. The ADHEAR can be considered a suitable option to treat children with CAA for the given indication, without the drawbacks of nonsurgical devices that use pressure for retention of the audio processor or the costs and possible complications involved with a surgical alternative.


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Hearing Aids , Speech Perception , Adolescent , Bone Conduction , Child , Child, Preschool , Follow-Up Studies , Hearing Loss, Conductive/therapy , Humans , Prospective Studies , Treatment Outcome
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Rev. Ciênc. Méd. Biol. (Impr.) ; 19(1): 25-32, jun 17, 2020. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1358656

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Introdução: a hipoacusia permanente é um problema comum. Sua abordagem inclui reabilitação através de prótese auditiva. O Sistema Único de Saúde oferece reabilitação auditiva à população brasileira. Objetivo: descrever o perfil do usuário de prótese auditiva do Setor Auditivo do Centro de Prevenção e Reabilitação da Pessoa com Deficiência, da Bahia. Metodologia: estudo observacional de corte transversal, com consulta a 115 prontuários de adultos com indicação de prótese auditiva. Utilizou-se instrumento de coleta de dados com as seguintes variáveis: características demográficas, presença de queixas à anamnese (hipoacusia, zumbido e vertigem), achados à otoscopia, e tipos de: perda auditiva, adaptação, aparelho auditivo, molde, e de material utilizado na confecção do molde. Obteve-se de estatística descritiva: frequência, média, mediana e porcentagem. Resultados: predominaram o sexo feminino (63/54,7%) e idosos (74/64,3%). A queixa otológica mais comum foi a hipoacusia (114/99,1%), seguida de zumbido (67/58,2%) e tontura (41/35,7%). Otoscopia normal em (223/97,0%) das orelhas. Encontraram-se perdas auditivas sensorioneural (160/69,7%), mista (62/27,0%) e condutiva (07/3,0%). A adaptação binaural e o aparelho retroauricular foram os mais utilizados (111/96,5%) e (220/95,7%), respectivamente, secundado por intra-auricular (04/1,7%) e intracanal (0,2/0,9%). Os moldes foram tipo concha (159/69,1%), aberto (34/14,8%), e canal (33/14,4%), e o material mais usado para confecção do molde foi o silicone (181/78,8%), quando comparado ao acrílico (45/19,2%). Conclusão: maior prevalência de idosos e mulheres; expressiva presença de queixas otológicas associadas à perda auditiva; maior demanda para adaptação binaural por aparelho tipo retroauricular com molde concha de silicone.


Introduction: permanent hearing loss is a common problem. Its approach includes exercise therapy through hearing aids. The Unified Health System offers auditory rehabilitation to the Brazilian population. Objective: describe the auditory rehabilitation profile of the Auditory Sector of Center for Prevention and Rehabilitation of the Disabled of Bahia. Methodology: this is a cross-sectional observational study. We consulted 115 medical records of adults with hearing aids indication. We used a data collection instrument with the following variables: demographic characteristics, presence of complaints to anamnesis (hypoacusis, tinnitus and vertigo), otoscopy findings (except for irrelevant findings), and types of hearing loss, adaptation, hearing aids, mold, and material used to make the mold. Descriptive statistics were obtained: frequency, average, median and percentage. Results: there was a female (63/54,7%) and elderly (74/64,3%) predominance. Hypoacusis was the most common otiologic complaint (114/99.1%), followed by tinnitus (67/58,2%) and dizziness (41/35,7%). Otoscopy was normal in (223/97,0%) of the ears. The types of hearing loss found were sensorineural (160/69,7%), mixed (62/27,0%) and conductive (07/3,0%). Bilateral rehabilitation and Behind-The-Ear/BTE type apparatus were the most used (111/96,5%) and (220/95.7%), respectively, followed by In-The-Ear/ITE (04/1,7%) and In-The-Canal/ ITC (02/0,9%). The molds were of the shell type (159/69,1%), open (34/14,8%), and canal (33/14,4%), and the most used material to make it was silicone (181/78,8%) when compared to acrylic (45/19,2%). Conclusion: there was a high prevalence of elderly and female; expressive presence of otologic complaints associated with hearing loss; and a greater demand for bilateral rehabilitation by Behind-The-Ear type apparatus with shell type mold made with silicone.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Rehabilitation , Unified Health System , Hearing , Hearing Aids , Hearing Loss , Demography , Observational Study
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Acta Otolaryngol ; 140(3): 212-219, 2020 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32068449

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Background: Bone-conduction hearing implants are standard of care devices.Aims/Objectives: Evaluation of a new active magnetic bone-conduction hearing implant: Cochlear Osia™ system.Material and methods: This device uses a transcutaneous connection between an external sound-processor and an osseointegrated implant that generates vibrations using a piezoelectricity-based internal bone-conduction system. Nine patients with conductive-hearing loss were implanted. Surgical efficacy, hearing performance and quality-of-life were evaluated. Hearing performance in quiet and in noise was compared with unaided hearing and hearing with the Baha 5 Power® Sound Processor on a softband.Results: Surgery and healing were uneventful. Statistically significant improvements in audibility, speech-understanding, speech-recognition and quality-of-sound in noise and quiet were found for the Osia™ compared to preoperative unaided hearing and aided hearing with the Baha 5 Power® Sound Processor on a softband. The active vibration system provided improvement at low and high frequencies. At 6 months postoperatively, all patients continue to use the device.Conclusions and significance: The Osia™ is safe and effective, improving speech-recognition in quiet and in noise, at low and high frequencies, thus delivering better quality-of-hearing than passive devices.


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Bone-Anchored Prosthesis , Hearing Aids , Hearing Loss, Conductive/surgery , Hearing Loss, Mixed Conductive-Sensorineural/surgery , Adult , Bone Conduction , Child , Female , Hearing Loss, Conductive/rehabilitation , Hearing Tests , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Prospective Studies , Prosthesis Design , Surveys and Questionnaires , Young Adult
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J Voice ; 34(2): 301.e7-301.e11, 2020 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30224309

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BACKGROUND: Adequate phonation is self-regulated by auditory feedback. Children with bilateral profound hearing loss (PHL) lack this feedback resulting in abnormal voice. Adequate hearing aid use and auditory-verbal therapy (AVT) may improve voice quality in deaf children. OBJECTIVE: To study whether hearing aid use and AVT approach improve acoustic parameters of voice of children with bilateral PHL. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Nineteen children with bilateral PHL were studied. Age range 2-5 years (X = 53.04 months; SD = 9.54). All children were fitted with hearing aids according to auditory testing and they underwent a 1-year auditory habilitation period using the AVT approach. Acoustic analysis of voice including F0, shimmer, and jitter was performed at the onset and at the end of the auditory habilitation period. Final acoustic data were compared to a matched control group of 19 children, age range 2-5 years (X = 52.85; SD = 9.74) with normal hearing. RESULTS: Mean fundamental frequency (F0) was significantly increased after AVT intervention. Shimmer and jitter significantly (P < 0.05) improved after the intervention period. However, despite the improvements, mean F0 at the end of the intervention period was still significantly (P < 0.05) decreased as compared to controls. Also, mean shimmer and jitter at the end of the habilitation period were still significantly (P < 0.05) higher as compared to controls. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this preliminary study suggest that hearing aid use and auditory habilitation with AVT approach improved acoustic voice parameters of children with PHL. However, acoustic parameters persisted abnormal as compared to matched normal hearing controls. AVT approach and regular hearing aid use seem to be safe and reliable clinical tools for improving voice quality of children with PFL.


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Auditory Perception , Disabled Children/rehabilitation , Hearing Aids , Hearing Loss, Bilateral/rehabilitation , Hearing , Persons With Hearing Impairments/rehabilitation , Phonation , Speech-Language Pathology/methods , Voice Quality , Age Factors , Case-Control Studies , Child Behavior , Child, Preschool , Disabled Children/psychology , Feedback, Sensory , Female , Hearing Loss, Bilateral/diagnosis , Hearing Loss, Bilateral/physiopathology , Hearing Loss, Bilateral/psychology , Humans , Male , Persons With Hearing Impairments/psychology , Verbal Behavior
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Revista Areté ; 20(2): 25-34, 2020. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1354750

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El presente artículo presenta un acercamiento real a las experiencias socio-comunicativas en los adultos mayores usuarios de audífonos, de la ciudad de Yopal. Gran parte del estudio se basa en la descripción de cuáles son las experiencias socio-comunicativas del adulto mayor que usa audífonos, incluyendo revisión teórica de varios autores que sustentan el beneficio de la ayuda auditiva en esta etapa de la vida. Teniendo en cuenta que la gran mayoría de los estudios relacionados con el uso de audífonos y su beneficio en el mejoramiento de la calidad de vida de los usuarios, no incluyen las experiencias socio-comunicativas de las personas adultas mayores, luego del proceso de adaptación, se pretendió indagar más profundamente sobre estas. Se aplicaron encuestas a un grupo de 20 adultos mayores entre 60 y 93 años, tanto hombres y mujeres, de la ciudad de Yopal ( Casanare- Colombia), quienes utilizan audífonos hace más de un año. Con los resultados obtenidos, se logró recolectar información, mediante un estudio cuantitativo, que permitió identificar, categorizar y analizar cada una de las experiencias de los adultos mayores, bajo los parámetros de actividades y participación, utilización de dispositivos y técnicas de comunicación, actividades recreativas y de ocio, actividades culturales (iglesia, grupos de apoyo), según lo planteado en la Clasificación Internacional del funcionamiento, la discapacidad y la salud (CIF).


This article presents a real approach to socio- communicative experiences in elderly hearing-aid users in the city of Yopal. Much of the study was based in the description of these experiences in the elderly that use hearing aids, including a theoretical review of several authors who support the benefits of these aids in this stage of life. Considering that, most research about hearing aids and their benefits in improving the users' quality of life does not include real socio-communicative experiences of the elderly after the adaptation process, this study pretended to investigate further into them. To achieve this, surveys were conducted to a group of 20 participants, both men and women, between 60 and 93 years old from Yopal ( Casanare- Colombia), who had been using hearing aid for a year. With the obtained results, this paper achieved to collect data through a quantitative study that allowed to identify, categorize, and analyze the experiences of the elderly, based on the activities' benchmarks and participation; devices' uses, communication techniques, leisure and cultural activities (churches and support groups), under the guidelines of ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health).


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Adaptation to Disasters , Hearing , Hearing Aids , Quality of Life , Research , Self-Help Groups , Health , Communication , Life , Equipment and Supplies , Quality Improvement , Leisure Activities
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Rev. CEFAC ; 22(5): e1120, 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1136508

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ABSTRACT Purpose: to verify whether the complementary remote speech-language-hearing follow-up is an effective tool in the monitoring of cochlear implant users in the immediate postoperative period. Methods: a total of 26 relatives participated in the study, divided into two groups: with and without remote speech-language-hearing follow-up. By the time the device was activated, they were given instructions on four subjects: the device, family, school, and speech-language-hearing therapy. After one week, the group with remote speech-language-hearing follow-up started receiving such care via mobile phone. In the in-person follow-up visit, a questionnaire was administered (containing questions on the guidance given), as well as an interview with the parents/guardians that received the remote follow-up. The data obtained from the questionnaire were analyzed with Fisher's exact test, with 5% significance. The qualitative data were analyzed based on Bardin's theme content analysis technique. Results: there was a significant difference in the quantitative results between the groups regarding "device" and "school". In the qualitative data, it was verified that the remote speech-language-hearing follow-up furnished greater assurance to the relatives of the cochlear implant users, helping them in the therapeutic process and at school. Conclusion: the complementary remote speech-language-hearing follow-up proved to be an effective tool in the subjects researched, especially regarding the handling of the device and guidance to school.


RESUMO Objetivo: verificar se a orientação fonoaudiológica remota complementar é uma ferramenta eficaz no acompanhamento de usuários de implante coclear no pós-operatório imediato. Métodos: participaram 26 familiares, divididos em dois grupos: com orientação fonoaudiológica remota e sem orientação fonoaudiológica remota. No momento da ativação foram realizadas orientações sobre quatro temas: dispositivo, família, escola e terapia fonoaudiológica. Após uma semana, iniciaram as orientações para o grupo com orientação fonoaudiológica remota, por meio do uso do celular. No retorno presencial foi aplicado um questionário contendo perguntas sobre as orientações e realizada uma entrevista com os responsáveis que receberam a orientação remota. Os dados relativos ao questionário foram analisados por meio do Teste exato de Fisher, com significância de 5%. Os dados qualitativos foram analisados a partir da Análise de Conteúdo Temática de Bardin. Resultados: nos resultados quantitativos houve diferença significante entre os grupos, nos temas: dispositivo e escola. Nos dados qualitativos foi verificado que a orientação fonoaudiológica remota trouxe maior segurança aos familiares dos usuários de implante coclear, ajudando no processo terapêutico e escolar. Conclusão: a orientação fonoaudiológica remota complementar se mostrou uma ferramenta eficaz nos temas pesquisados, principalmente com relação ao manuseio do dispositivo e orientação à escola.

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CoDAS ; 32(2): e20180259, 2020. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1055905

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RESUMO Objetivo Verificar o efeito da cognição no benefício obtido com o uso de próteses auditivas e na qualidade de vida de idosos com perda auditiva. Método Foram avaliados 17 idosos com perda auditiva neurossensorial de grau moderado bilateral. Os idosos foram distribuídos em dois grupos segundo os resultados da triagem cognitiva 10-CS: G1- sete idosos sem alteração e G2- dez idosos com resultado sugestivo de alteração cognitiva. Protocolo de estudo: questionário de avaliação de restrição de participação - HHIE, escala de depressão geriátrica - EDG, questionário de qualidade de vida - SF36 e avaliação do esforço de escuta por meio da escala visual analógica. A seguir, os idosos receberam as próteses auditivas. Após três meses de uso efetivo da amplificação, o protocolo foi reaplicado com a inclusão do Questionário Internacional - QI-AASI. Resultados Caracterizou-se a amostra quanto à idade, escolaridade, Critério de Classificação Econômica Brasil - ABEP, grau da perda, reconhecimento de fala e índice de Inteligibilidade de fala (SII) da orelha com melhor audibilidade. O estudo estatístico revelou diferença somente com relação à idade. O estudo comparativo antes e após intervenção revelou melhora significante nos escores do 10-CS no grupo G2, na restrição de participação, esforço de escuta e alguns domínios do questionário de qualidade de vida. Não houve diferença no QI-AASI entre grupos segundo Fator 1, Fator 2 e Escore Total. Conclusão Houve melhora da qualidade de vida após três meses de uso de amplificação. Não houve efeito da cognição no benefício obtido com o uso de próteses auditivas.


ABSTRACT Purpose To verify the effects of cognition on the benefit obtained with the use of hearing aids and on the quality of life of elderly people with hearing loss. Methods 17 elderly people with moderate sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) bilateral were evaluated. The elderly people were divided into two groups according to the results of 10-point cognitive screening 10-CS: G1- seven elderly people without change and G2-10 elderly people with a suggestive result of cognitive alteration. Study protocol: self-evaluation questionnaire - (Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly (HHIE)), geriatric depression scale (GDS), quality of life questionnaire - (Short-Form 36 (SF36)) and evaluation of the listening effort through the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). After the evaluation, the elderly people received hearing aids. After three months of effective amplification, the protocol was reapplied with the inclusion of the International Questionnaire for the Evaluation of Hearing Aids - (IOI-HA). Results The sample was characterized according to age, schooling, Critério de Classificação Econômico Brasil Associação Brasileira das Empresas de Pesquisa (ABEP), degree of loss, Índice Percentual de Reconhecimento da Fala (IPRF) and Speech Intelligibility Index (SII) of the ear with better audibility. The statistical study revealed that there was significant difference only in relation to age. The comparative study before and after the intervention revealed a significant improvement in the 10-CS scores in the group G2, in the participation restriction - HHIE, in the listening effort and in some areas of the SF36. There was no difference in QI-AASI between groups second the factor 1, factor 2 and Total Score. Conclusion There was improvement of the quality of life after three months of amplification use. There was no effect of cognition on the benefit obtained with the use of hearing aids.


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Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Quality of Life , Cognition , Hearing Aids , Hearing Loss, Sensorineural/rehabilitation , Cross-Sectional Studies , Prospective Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , Middle Aged
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