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Factors influencing the outcome of cochlear implantation: what role is played by secondary and post-secondary education?
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backgroundIndividual cognitive abilities are increasingly discussed as a potential factor influencing the outcomes of cochlear implant (CI) treatment. In this context, the present study investigated a possible correlation between the secondary and post-secondary education of a large cohort of CI recipients and their speech comprehension. Other variables with a potential influence on the treatment outcome included age at implantation, the duration of hearing loss, and the treatment mode.
methodsThe study included data of n = 326 patients from the audiology database of the Frankfurt University ENT Clinic. Secondary and post-secondary education histories were collected as part of the anamnesis using a questionnaire. Speech comprehension was assessed using the Freiburg monosyllabic test (FBE) and the Oldenburg sentence test in noise (OLSA) at 6 and 12 months after implantation and correlated with various biographical and audiological factors.
resultsPatients with higher educational qualifications showed better outcomes in the FBE at 6 months (ANOVA
conclusionThe correlation between secondary and post-secondary education and speech comprehension after CI treatment was not unequivocal. Only the choice of post-secondary education showed a significant correlation with speech comprehension. Further research is required to confirm a potential relationship.
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