P300 in bimodal CI-users (original) (raw)

2015

Abstract

Introduction: Bimodal listeners combine a cochlear implant (CI) with a contralateral hearing aid (HA). Psychoacoustic research shows that bimodal listening can improve speech perception in noise, sound localization, and music appreciation. Nevertheless, a substantial proportion of bimodal listeners cease to wear the HA shortly after implantation. To date, there is no consensus on whether or not bimodal listening is preferred in a given individual or population. This study examines whether endogenous auditory evoked cortical responses can be used to assess bimodal benefit. Methods: Six experienced CI-users were included in the study. Three used a HA in daily life, whereas the others did not wear a HA. All subjects were implanted with either the Nucleus CI24RE(CA) or CI422 and had low-frequency residual hearing in the non-implanted ear. The cognitive P300 response was elicited using an oddball paradigm with a 500 Hz tone-burst as the standard and a 250 Hz tone-burst as the deviant sti...

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