Cochlear Implantation and Assessment of Speech in Children

Authors

  • Gul Arfa Speech Language pathologist Hamza Foundation Academy for Deaf
  • Muhammad Ahmed Institute of Public Health, The University of Lahore
  • Sadia Tahira NUR International University
  • Azzam Khan Institute of Public Health, The University of Lahore
  • Tallat Anwar Faridi Institute of Public Health, The University of Lahore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54692/lgujls.2023.0701239

Keywords:

Verbal communication, speech, intelligibility, Cochlear implant

Abstract

Cochlea is a hollow, spiral shaped bone in the inner ear that has sense of hearing and to produce sound. Cochlear problems, or its damage can result in loss of hearing. This study was designed to access intelligibility of speech in children with cochlear bimplants. A total of 30 subjects (7 to 42 months) from Fatima Memorial College of Medicine and Dentistry were considered which were implanted with cochlea from October 2012 to December 2012. A pre-designed questionnaire was used for the data collection in order to
collect the views from the parents of children with cochlear implants regarding the intelligibility of conversational speech produced by their children. It was noticed a 26  (86.7%) of the 30 youngsters who had cochlear implants were able to understand what was being said by their speakers. Moreover, parents and other listeners try to understand the conversation that cochlear implant’s recipients make. It was concluded cochlear implants found useful and recommended for improving hearing of impaired individuals.

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Published

2023-03-25

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 01 (2023): LGU Journal of Life Sciences

Section

Articles