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ArticleBrazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology

Comparison of utility measures and auditory performance in children with cochlear implants and hearing aids in India: a cross-sectional study.

Anuradha Sharma, Shankar Prinja, Ravinder Thakur, Rajwinder Kaur, Sanjay Munjal, Jaimanti Bakshi

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Anuradha SharmaPost Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Department of Otolaryngology, Speech and Hearing Unit, Chandigarh, India. Electronic address: anuradha2ks@yahoo.com.
Shankar PrinjaPost Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Department of Community Medicine, Chandigarh, India.
Ravinder ThakurPost Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Department of Otolaryngology, Speech and Hearing Unit, Chandigarh, India.
Rajwinder KaurPost Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Department of Otolaryngology, Speech and Hearing Unit, Chandigarh, India.
Sanjay MunjalPost Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Department of Otolaryngology, Speech and Hearing Unit, Chandigarh, India.
Jaimanti BakshiPost Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Department of Otolaryngology, Speech and Hearing Unit, Chandigarh, India.

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Abstract

objectivesHearing loss significantly impacts auditory function and quality of life in children. Assessing Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) using utility measures provides valuable insight into the effectiveness of interventions such as Cochlear Implants (CI) and Hearing Aids (HA). To compare HRQoL using multiple utility measures (HUI-3, EQ-5D-5 L, VAS) and functional auditory performance (PEACH, TEACH) in children with cochlear implants, hearing aids, and unaided severe to profound hearing loss.

methodsNinety children aged 7-10 years were divided into three groups (n = 30 each): CI users, HA users, and children with unaided severe to profound hearing loss. Utility measures and auditory performance scales were administered. Statistical analysis involved ANOVA and Pearson's correlation.

resultsCI users exhibited the highest utility scores (HUI-3 = 0.68964; EQ-5D = 0.88446) and auditory performance scores (PEACH = 37; TEACH = 25.83). Strong correlations were found between utility scores and auditory performance. HUI-3 showed greater sensitivity in detecting hearing-specific QOL improvements.

conclusionCochlear implantation results in superior HRQoL and auditory performance compared to hearing aids. Use of sensitive, hearing-specific tools like HUI-3 is recommended. LEVEL 3: Non-randomized controlled cohort/follow-up study.

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Cochlear ImplantsHearing AidsHearing LossQuality of LifeAuditory AcuityChildCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansIndiaMaleSeverity of Illness IndexSurveys and QuestionnairesCochlear implantHealth utilitiesPEACHQuality of lifeTEACH

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