Comparison of the Effects of Middle Ear Implants and Conventional Hearing Aids on Cognitive Function

김춘동; Hyun Sang Cho; 양영순; 백훈희; 임성환; 박혜미; 최가을; 최은주; 김신애

Comparison of the Effects of Middle Ear Implants and Conventional Hearing Aids on Cognitive Function

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인공중이와 보청기가 인지기능 향상에 미치는 영향의 비교

Type: Academic journal

Author: 김춘동 Hyun Sang Cho 양영순 백훈희 임성환 박혜미 최가을 최은주 김신애

Journal: 대한이비인후과학회 대한이비인후-두경부외과학회지 대한이비인후과학회지 두경부외과학 제60권 제12호 KCI Accredited Journals

Published: 2017.1

Pages: 633 - 639 (7page)

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Comparison of the Effects of Middle Ear Implants and Conventional Hearing Aids on Cognitive Function

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Background and Objectives The association between hearing impairment and cognitive function has been established in previous studies. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of conventional hearing aids and middle ear implants on cognitive function. Subjects and Method This study included 22 participants who underwent middle ear implantation between October 2013 and September 2016. Their mean age at surgery was 70 years. Using Pure tone audiometry (PTA), the Speech discrimination test (SDT), and the Abbreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit (APHAB) questionnaire, we compared audiologic benefits of three conditions [without hearing aids, with conventional hearing aids, or with Vibrant Sound bridge (VSB)]. Cognitive ability was evaluated using neuropsychological testings (Seoul Neuropsychological Screening Battery) at intervals of approximately eight weeks. Results The results of PTA showed a 7.96 dB HL gain with conventional hearing aids and a 10.00 dB HL gain with the use of VSB. SDT results showed a 4.10% gain with conventional hearing aids and a 10% gain with the use of VSB. Results of the APHAB questionnaire showed a significant increase with the use of VSB compared to conventional hearing aids. In the Korean Mini-Mental State Examination, a slight improvement was observed after middle ear implantation. In the Digit Span Test and Korean-Boston Naming Test, a significant improvement was seen with the use of VSB compared to conventional hearing aids. Conclusion The use of middle ear implants in rehabilitation of hearing communication in patients showed improvements in cognitive abilities, compared to the use of conventional hearing aids. Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg 2017;60(12):633-9

#Hearing loss #Cognition #Middle ear implant #Hearing aids.

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