Am J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg | Volume 7, Issue 1 | Review Article | Open Access

Prediction of Factors Affecting Speech and Auditory Outcomes of Cochlear Implantation in Pre-Lingual Deaf Children: A Cross-Sectional Study

Sunita D^*

Department of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College, India

^*Correspondance to: Sunita Dhakal 

Abstract

Objective: To determine the factors affecting speech and auditory outcomes of Cochlear Implantation (CI) in pre-lingual deaf children. Methods: Cross-sectional study was performed on 40 pre-lingual deaf children who underwent CI at our institution at <6 years of age. Their speech and auditory outcomes were evaluated using Speech Intelligibility Rating Scale (SIRS) and Category of Auditory Performance (CAP). Further, the factors affecting the speech and auditory outcomes were analyzed. Result: Mean age at the time of CI was 3.5 years (P=0.01). Postoperative speech and auditory rehabilitation therapy was received by 34 patients (P<0.01). Implant compliance was seen in 38 patients (P=0.01). Strong family support was received by 39 patients. Conclusion: Age at the time of CI, postoperative speech and auditory rehabilitation therapy, implant compliance and family support play a vital role in determining the outcome of the surgery.

Keywords:

Ear; Cochlear Implantation; Pre- lingual deaf children; Functional outcomes

Citation:

Sunita D. Prediction of Factors Affecting Speech and Auditory Outcomes of Cochlear Implantation in Pre-Lingual Deaf Children: A Cross-Sectional Study. Am J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024; 7(2): 1260..