What is it about?
The purpose of this study was to explore speech in noise understanding and sound source localization among adults with single-sided deafness who use a cochlear implant. The study design used a virtual reality test environment, which adds ecological validity to the outcomes. Results showed variability across listeners and speaker locations.
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Why is it important?
The data are important because they show us performance varies considerably. This finding suggests that additional work is needed to improve outcomes. Additional aural rehabilitation may be necessary to optimize performance for these listeners.
Perspectives
I am in favour of cochlear implantation for single-sided deafness, though I believe we need more studies showing real-world performance outcomes. These studies are needed to understand the true benefits and provide recommendations to potential implant candidates.
Douglas Sladen
University of British Columbia
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This page is a summary of: Localization and Speech-in-Noise Performance in a Virtual Reality Test Environment: A Pilot Study of Adults With Single-Sided Deafness Using a Cochlear Implant, American Journal of Audiology, August 2024, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA),
DOI: 10.1044/2024_aja-23-00214.
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