Characteristics of Manually Communicating Deaf Adults

1971 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-76
Author(s):  
Jerry L. Northern ◽  
Darrel Teter ◽  
Richard F. Krug
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Speech Pathology ◽  
Deaf Adults ◽  
Social Backgrounds

Data obtained from a questionnaire survey of 152 deaf adults living in Colorado are reported for the purpose of acquainting speech and hearing personnel with a hearing loss group who use manual communication. The respondents were questioned concerning their medical and audiological history, communication abilities and preferences, as well as their educational, vocational, and social backgrounds and environments. The data suggest that this deaf population seldom utilizes otologic, audiologic, or speech pathology services, although indications were noted of interest in such activities. It is suggested that an increase in understanding by speech and hearing clinicians of this profoundly deaf population may result in mutual benefits to both groups.

scholarly journals A Questionnaire Survey on the Daily Use of Residual Hearing by Persons with Profound Hearing Loss

2007 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 193-202
Author(s):  
Tatsuo Nakagawa ◽  
Masahiko Suto ◽  
Kyoko Maizono
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Residual Hearing ◽  
Profound Hearing Loss

scholarly journals Wszczep ślimakowy dla pacjentów z głuchotą postlingwalną – szansa na poprawę jakości życia

2018 ◽  
pp. 249-258
Author(s):  
Magdalena Magierska-Krzysztoń ◽  
Magdalena Lempska-Wysocka Magdalena
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Cochlear Implant ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Social Roles ◽  
Hearing Impaired ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Normal Life ◽  
Hearing Damage

Permanent hearing damage, which was diagnosed in the postlingling period - prevents “normal” life. Adult, mature people who until now had certain social roles and activities, suddenly experienced the phenomenon of exclusion as a result of hearing loss, which leads in many cases to personal dramas. The aim of the research was to determine the possibility of improving the quality of life of patients with postlingual deafness after implanting the cochlear implant. The study involved 96 patients aged 30-75 years, postlingally deaf, equipped with a cochlear implant. The study used the CES-D questionnaire, the PANAS-PL questionnaire and the diagnostic survey method (questionnaire survey). The results of the study show that in the majority of patients after implantation, there was a subjectively evaluated improvement associated with activity in various spheres of life. The use of the cochlear implant in post-lethal hearing impaired patients allowed to achieve satisfactory auditory functioning, which contributed to the improvement of the quality of life.

scholarly journals Cochlear Implants in Single-Sided Deafness. Comparison Between Children and Adult Populations With Post-lingually Acquired Severe to Profound Hearing Loss

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadia Falcón Benítez ◽  
Juan Carlos Falcón González ◽  
Ángel Ramos Macías ◽  
Silvia Borkoski Barreiro ◽  
Ángel Ramos de Miguel
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Speech Perception ◽  
Cochlear Implantation ◽  
Speech Test ◽  
Deaf Adults ◽  
Common Etiology ◽  
Single Sided Deafness ◽  
Positive Results ◽  
Auditory Lateralization

Objective: To determine audiological and clinical results of cochlear implantation (CI) comparing two populations with single-sided deafness (SSD): post-lingually deaf children between 6 and 12 years of age, and post-lingually deaf adults, in order to evaluate the effect of CI in different age groups.Design: Retrospective case review.Setting: Tertiary clinic.Patients and Method: Twenty-three children and twenty-one adult patients that were candidates for CI with single-side deafness were included. In all cases we evaluate: Speech perception thresholds; disyllabic words test (65 dB SPL) were performed in the modalities S0–SCI–SNH and Auditory Lateralization Test. The Speech, Spatial, and Qualities of Hearing Scale (SSQ) questionnaire was also used. All results were obtained after 12 months of CI activation.Results: In children, the most common etiology was idiopathic sensory-neural hearing loss. They showed positive results in the Auditory Lateralization Test. In the Speech Test, word recognition in noise improved from 2% preoperatively to 61.1% at a mean follow-up of 1 year (S0 condition) in children [test with signal in CI side 60% and signal normal hearing side (plugged) 31%]. The processor was used for >12 h in all cases. With respect to the SSQ questionnaire, parents were more satisfied within the postoperative period than within the preoperative period. For adults, the most common etiology was idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Positive results in the Auditory Lateralization Test were found. With respect to the Speech Test in quiet conditions: Word recognition in noise improved from 5.7% preoperatively to 71.8% at a mean follow-up of 1 year [test with signal in CI side 68% and signal normal hearing side (plugged) 41%]. The processor was used for >12 h. In the SSQ questionnaire, the post-operative results showed a beneficial effect of the CI. No adverse events were reported during the study period. No differences were found between children and adults in all tests in this study.Conclusions: Cochlear implantation in post-lingually deaf adults and children with SSD can achieve a speech perception outcome comparable with CI in conventional candidates. Improvements in spatial hearing were also observed. Careful patient selection and counseling regarding potential benefits are important to optimize outcomes.

scholarly journals The needs of teachers of children with hearing loss within the inclusive education system

2004 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Van Dijk ◽  
René Hugo ◽  
Brenda Louw
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Special Schools ◽  
Educational Management ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Children With Hearing Loss

In South Africa, the current movement towards the inclusion of children with disabilities, including children with hearing loss, is likely to have far-reaching consequences for both teachers and learners. Undoubtedly, needs will arise from teachers during the transition, especially in the areas pertaining to the audiological and educational management of children with hearing loss. Therefore, a descriptive research design was developed comprising of a questionnaire survey followed by focus group interviews to determine teachers needs. The questionnaire survey explored the needs of 664 teachers while focus group interviews were conducted with 19 teachers of children with hearing loss. Teachers were mostly from special schools as only a very small number of children are educated outside these establishments. Findings revealed that, although participants realised the importance of various aspects of development of the child with hearing loss, they generally did not realise the importance of receiving support from an educational audiologist.

scholarly journals A Questionnaire Survey of Communication of Individuals with Hearing Impairment whose Hearing Loss in Childhood was Under 90 dBHL

2011 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 336-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hirohito Chonan ◽  
Fumino Kondo ◽  
Yuki Hara ◽  
Tatsuo Nakagawa ◽  
Toyohiko Hamada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Hearing Loss In Childhood

scholarly journals Cochlear implantation at the ear, nose and throat clinic of the Clinical center of Vojvodina

2007 ◽  
Vol 60 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 643-648 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoran Komazec ◽  
Dragan Dankuc ◽  
Ljiljana Vlaski ◽  
Slobodanka Lemajic-Komazec ◽  
Spomenka Nedeljkov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Cochlear Implant ◽  
Cochlear Implantation ◽  
Auditory Nerve ◽  
Electronic Device ◽  
Clinical Center ◽  
Middle Ear Cholesteatoma ◽  
Deaf Adults ◽  
Time To Learn ◽  
Novi Sad

Introduction. A cochlear implant is a small electronic device that can provide a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard-of-hearing. Cochlear implants bypass the damaged hearing systems and directly stimulate the auditory nerve. Signals generated by the implant are sent by way of the auditory nerve to the brain, which recognizes the signals as sound. Hearing through a cochlear implant differs from normal hearing and takes time to learn or relearn. Cochlear implantations have been performed at the ENT Clinic in Novi Sad since 2002. The aim of this retrospective investigation was to evaluate performance of cochlear implanted patients in regard to the age of hearing loss identification, age at implantation, as well as complications. Material and Methods. During a 5-year period (2002-2007), 45 patients underwent cochlear implantation (46 implants) at the ENT Clinic in Novi Sad. Only four patients were postlingually deaf adults. Forty-one implanted patients were children with a mean age at implantation of 42.2 months (range: 2 to 8 years). Out of these patients, 28 (68.2%) had congenital deafness of unknown cause. The commonest known cause was meningitis, found in 4 (9.7%) patients, followed by use of ototoxic drugs and hereditary deafness. Etiological factors included: postnatal hypoxia, intracranial hemorrhage, pre term birth, cytomegalovirus infection during pregnancy, middle ear cholesteatoma, as well as sudden bilateral deafness. The time span between diagnosis of hearing loss and implantation was 34.6 months in 2002 and only 10 months in 2007. Results. 6 (13%) patients presented with complications. There were 4 major, and two minor complications. The following complications were noted: ossified cochlea which required reoperation, unsuccessful operation in a patient with Down syndrome, facial tics, temporary facial weakness and ataxia. Five out of six complications were successfully resolved. Conclusion. New, more sophisticated audiological evaluation is essential to shorten the time for diagnosing hearing impairment. The results of the investigation performed at the Cochlear Implantation Center of the ENT Clinic in Novi Sad show that cochlear implantation is an effective procedure which should be continued.

scholarly journals Building a Multidisciplinary Cochlear Implant Team

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanjay R Parikh ◽  
Daniel J Machleder ◽  
Janie Chobot-Rodd ◽  
Kelly Girouard ◽  
Alan Shanske ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Cochlear Implantation ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Child Life ◽  
Speech Pathology ◽  
Initial Experience ◽  
Auditory Rehabilitation ◽  
Adequate Evaluation ◽  
Multidisciplinary Model

Cochlear implantation is evolving into a common modality of auditory rehabilitation for the patient with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss. In order to provide the patient considering cochlear implantation with an understanding of how best to integrate the device into his daily life, adequate evaluation, counseling, and instruction are required. Using the multidisciplinary model, our initial experience has shown that evaluation by specialists in audiology, otolaryngology, speech pathology, pediatric genetics, social work, and child life may lead to better patient and family understanding of cochlear implantation. 

Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation of Prelingually and Perilingually Deafened Children and Adults with the Nucleus Multichannel Cochlear Implant

1994 ◽  
Vol 73 (3) ◽  
pp. 169-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Manuel García ◽  
Clemencia Barón de Otero ◽  
Jorge García ◽  
Augusto Peñaranda ◽  
Claudia Niño ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Cochlear Implant ◽  
Surgical Complication ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Speech Discrimination ◽  
Congenital Hearing Loss ◽  
Open Set ◽  
Speech Reception ◽  
Discrimination Testing ◽  
Deaf Adults

We began our program in September 1992, using the Nucleus 22 Channel Cochlear Implant. To date, we have operated on four patients, one child with congenital hearing loss, two prelinguistically deaf adults and one perilingually deaf adult. Our results have shown a significant increase in auditory and speech reception and perception skills in the child. The perilingually deaf adult is able to understand speech in open set speech discrimination testing and, although we do not expect open set speech discrimination in the prelinguistically deaf adults, to date their results have been satisfactory. The two prelingually deaf adults are in an audiological rehabilitation program. Their response in prosodic aspects of speech and lipreading ability with sound have improved significantly. The only surgical complication was an infection of the flap in the child, but it was treated satisfactorily with I.V. penicillin.

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