Comparison of auditory and speech outcome score with parental satisfaction after cochlear implantation in children (original) (raw)

Indian Journal of Otology, 2020

Abstract

Introduction: The result of cochlear implantation is commonly assessed postoperatively by scores such as Categories of Auditory Performance (CAP) and Speech Intelligibility Rating (SIR) scores. Since parents are the main people involved in the day-to-day life of children, parental satisfaction also counts for the assessment of the child's progress after implantation. The objective of the study is to compare the auditory and speech outcome score with parental satisfaction after cochlear implantation in children. Methods: The auditory performance was assessed by the CAP score and the speech by the SIR score. The parents were asked for their satisfaction in their children's audiological and speech progress after surgery by questionnaire. The two results were compared to see the difference in the rating scales and the parents' satisfaction. Results: The CAP score reached a maximum of 7 in children implanted before 3 years of age and reached a maximum of 6 in children implant...

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