Performance of hearing skills in children with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder using cochlear implant: a systematic review

Author(s)

Fernandes, Nayara Freitas ^{[1, 2]} ; Morettin, Marina ^{[1, 2]} ; Yamaguti, Elisabete Honda ^{[1, 3]} ; Costa, Orozimbo Alves ^{[2, 4]} ; Bevilacqua, Maria Cecilia ^{[2, 3, 5]}

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Sao Paulo FOB USP, Fac Odontol Bauru, Dept Sci, Bauru, SP - Brazil

^[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Phonoaudiol, Bauru, SP - Brazil

^[3] Univ Sao Paulo HRAC USP, Hosp Rehabil Craniofacial Anomalies, Dept Phonoaudiol, Bauru, SP - Brazil

^[4] Univ Sao Paulo HRAC USP, Hosp Rehabil Craniofacial Anomalies, Div Otol, Bauru, SP - Brazil

^[5] Univ Sao Paulo HRAC USP, Hosp Rehabil Craniofacial Anomalies, Div Audiol, Bauru, SP - Brazil

• Document type: Review article
• Source: Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology; v. 81, n. 1, p. 85-96, JAN-FEB 2015.
• Web of Science Citations: 6

Abstract

Introduction: Currently, there are no doubts about the benefits of cochlear implants for the development of children with severe or profound hearing loss. However, there is still no consensus among researchers and professionals regarding the benefits for the improvement of hearing skills in children with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder using cochlear implants. Objective: Review the available evidence in the literature to answer the following: ``What is the performance of hearing skills in children with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder using cochlear implants?{''} Methods: Systematic review of the literature through electronic database consultation, considering publications in the period 2002-2013. Results: Twenty-two studies met the criteria and were included in the systematic review. Conclusion: The analyzed studies demonstrated that after cochlear implant surgery, individuals with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder improved their performance of hearing skills and had similar performance to that of children with sensorineural hearing loss using cochlear implant. (C) 2014 Associacao Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia Cervico-Facial. Published by Elsevier Editora Ltda. All rights reserved. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 11/04405-0 - Perception of speech in children with disabilities sensorineural hearing spectrum of the neuropathy users of implant cochlear: a longitudinal study
• Grantee: Nayara Freitas Fernandes
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master