ArticleEuropean archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery2021
Audiological benefit and subjective satisfaction with the ADHEAR hearing system in children with unilateral conductive hearing loss.
Article in European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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- Rehabilitation Strategies for Pediatric Single-Sided Deafness, Including Children with Asymmetric Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review.Audiology research · 2026Review
- Audiological Performance, Complications, and Compliance of the ADHEAR Bone Conduction Device in a Paediatric Patient Cohort.Audiology & neuro-otology · 2026Article
- Bone-conduction Hearing Aids: A Scoping Review.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2024Article
- Long-term safety and subjective satisfaction of Bonebridge and Vibrant Soundbridge in congenital unilateral conductive hearing loss.Acta otorhinolaryngologica Italica : organo ufficiale della Societa italiana di otorinolaringologia e chirurgia cervico-facciale · 2024Article
- The Role of Bone-Anchored Hearing Devices and Remote Microphones in Children with Congenital Unilateral Hearing Loss.Brain sciences · 2023Article
- The Effects of BCDs in Unilateral Conductive Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- Improvement in quality of life comparing noninvasive versus invasive hearing rehabilitation in children.Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology · 2023Article
- Toward Optimal Care for Children With Congenital Unilateral Aural Atresia.Frontiers in neurology · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe ADHEAR system (MED-EL, Innsbruck, Austria) is a new adhesive bone conduction hearing aid. This study evaluates the audiological benefit and subjective satisfaction as well as the manageability in everyday life in children with unilateral conductive hearing loss.
methodsTen children with unilateral hearing loss of different origin were included in the study. The audiological assessment included sound field audiometry and speech intelligibility in quiet and in noise, which was tested unaided and after 4 weeks of wearing the hearing system. Subjective benefit and satisfaction with the system was assessed using the SSQ for parents. With a second system-specific questionnaire, suitability for everyday use and quality of life were queried.
resultsWith ADHEAR, speech perception in quiet improved by 44%. The word recognition score in noise improved from 11.7% in the unaided situation to 46.7% with the ADHEAR system. The SSQ for parents demonstrates a subjective benefit and satisfaction with the system.
conclusionADHEAR is an effective treatment option for children with unilateral conductive hearing loss. Especially children who are not eligible for semi-implantable hearing systems or do not accept hearing devices on a softband can benefit from this device.
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