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Localization and Speech-in-Noise Performance in a Virtual Reality Test Environment: A Pilot Study of Adults With Single-Sided Deafness Using a Cochlear Implant.
Sladen, Douglas P; Diedesch, Anna C; Zeitler, Daniel M.
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  • Sladen DP; School of Audiology & Speech Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
  • Diedesch AC; Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Western Washington University, Bellingham.
  • Zeitler DM; Department of Otolaryngology, Listen for Life Cochlear Implant Center, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle, WA.
Am J Audiol ; 33(3): 981-990, 2024 Sep 03.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39173094
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this exploratory study was to (a) construct a virtual reality (VR) test environment to measure speech recognition in noise (SIN) and localization, and (b) use the VR test environment to establish degree of binaural hearing benefit among a small number of adults with single-sided deafness (SSD) using a cochlear implant (CI).

METHOD:

This pilot study included five adults implanted for SSD. The test environment was composed of an eight-speaker array that delivered restaurant noise and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers sentences. VR head-mounted display goggles delivered a video recording of a busy restaurant. Participants completed SIN and localization in two conditions (a) normal-hearing ear and a CI on the contralateral SSD side (CI-ON) and (b) normal-hearing ear and unaided on the contralateral SSD side (CI-OFF).

RESULTS:

Overall, CI benefits for SIN and localization within the VR test environment were improved for some participants, although not all. CI benefit for SIN and localization was dependent on speaker location.

CONCLUSIONS:

VR test environments present new opportunities for studying SIN and localization abilities in participants with CIs. This pilot study shows that, within a VR test environment, degree of CI benefit among SSD participants for SIN and localization varies across speaker location and across participants.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Localización de Sonidos / Percepción del Habla / Implantes Cocleares / Pérdida Auditiva Unilateral / Realidad Virtual / Ruido Límite: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: Am J Audiol Asunto de la revista: AUDIOLOGIA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Canadá Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Localización de Sonidos / Percepción del Habla / Implantes Cocleares / Pérdida Auditiva Unilateral / Realidad Virtual / Ruido Límite: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: Am J Audiol Asunto de la revista: AUDIOLOGIA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Canadá Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos