Speech Disorders
Conditions
Brief summary
This study examines the comparative effects of hearing aids and cochlear implants on hearing and speech recognition in children with hearing loss. This research adopts a quantitative approach to compare the outcomes of children using hearing aids versus cochlear implants. Data will be collected through audiological evaluations, including aided audiometry and speech recognition tests conducted in an audiology clinic. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses will be used to determine differences between the groups.
Detailed description
The study aims to provide evidence-based guidance for audiologists, educators, and caregivers regarding optimal device selection and management. By identifying the strengths and limitations of each intervention, the findings will contribute to improved rehabilitation strategies, ultimately enhancing auditory and speech outcomes in children with hearing loss. This research holds significance for advancing clinical practices in pediatric audiology.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Superior University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 18 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Children with 6-18 years of age * Bilateral hearing aid users with Moderate to Severe degree Sensorineural hearing loss. * Unilateral Cochlear Implant users with Severe to Profound degree Sensorineural hearing loss and no amplification to other ear. * Consistent use of hearing aid or cochlear implant for more than 1 year. * Known or presumed early onset of hearing loss before 3 years of age * Urdu as primary language of education * Enrolled in rehabilitation program (school or pre-school for hearing impaired children) focused on oral communication.
Exclusion criteria
* Children below 6 years or above 18 years * Children with less than 1 year of consistent use of hearing aids or cochlear implant * Children with cognitive, neurological or developmental disorders.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aided Audiometry | 12 Months | the hearing ability of individual using hearing aids or cochlear implant is measured in a Free Field Testing Environment using Pure Tones at frequencies 250Hz to 8000Hz. Interpretation: Results are plotted on Audiogram, showing the lowest level in decibel (dB HL) at which patient can detect sounds with their hearing aid or cochlear implant. 20-30dB HL Excellent aided thresholds (satisfactory) 31-40 dBHL Mild aided thresholds (good) 41-60 dBHL Moderate aided hearing thresholds (average) More than 60dBHL Severe aided hearing thresholds (poor) |
| Speech Perception Test | 12 Months | Evaluated using Phonetically Balanced Monosyllabic word list in Urdu in both quiet and noisy environment. Interpretation: The score is expressed as a percentage of correctly identified words under specified listening condition. 90- 100% Normal or Slight difficulty 70-89% Mild difficulty 50-69% Moderate difficulty Below 50% Severe difficulty or poor word recognition Score |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed