New technology can benefit established middle ear implant users : Samba 2 vs previous models of audio processors for Vibrant Soundbridge

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INTRODUCTION: The Vibrant Soundbridge (VSB) is a semi-implantable hearing aid for patients with various types of hearing loss and has been available for over 25 years. Recently, new audio processors with advanced signal processing, noise reduction, and multi-microphone technology have appeared. The aim of this study is to compare the benefits of using the newest Samba 2 processor to the previous generation processors in a group of experienced VSB users.

METHODS: There were 22 experienced VSB users (mean time of using VSB was 9 years, SD = 2) who had their processor (D404 or Amadé) upgraded to the newest model (Samba 2). The mean age of the subjects was 56 years (SD = 20). Assessments were made by free-field audiometry, speech reception in quiet and noise, and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs).

RESULTS: Hearing tests in free field showed statistically significant improvements in hearing sensitivity and speech discrimination in quiet and noise with the Samba 2 audio processor compared to the earlier technology. PROMs confirmed the benefits of using the newest audio processor and there was more satisfaction in terms of usability.

CONCLUSIONS: Access to modern technology for VSB patients provides measurable benefits.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:280

Enthalten in:

European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - 280(2023), 5 vom: 28. Mai, Seite 2387-2396

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Ratuszniak, Anna [VerfasserIn]
Lorens, Artur [VerfasserIn]
Obrycka, Anita [VerfasserIn]
Witkowska, Justyna [VerfasserIn]
Skarzynski, Henryk [VerfasserIn]
Skarzynski, Piotr Henryk [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Audio processor
Journal Article
Middle ear implant
Partial deafness
Semi-implantable hearing aid
Vibrant Soundbridge

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 04.04.2023

Date Revised 24.05.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s00405-022-07741-9

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM349541329