Towards a consensus on a hearing preservation classification system. (December 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Skarzynski, Henryk; van de Heyning, P.; Agrawal, S.; Arauz, S. L.; Atlas, M.; Baumgartner, W.; Caversaccio, M.; de Bodt, M.; Gavilan, J.; Godey, B.; Green, K.; Gstoettner, W.; Hagen, R.; Han, DM.; Kameswaran, M.; Karltorp, E.; Kompis, M.; Kuzovkov, V.; Lassaletta, L.; Levevre, F.; Li, Y.; Manikoth, M.; Martin, J.; Mlynski, R.; Mueller, J.; O'Driscoll, M.; Parnes, L.; Prentiss, S.; Pulibalathingal, S.; Raine, C. H.; Rajan, G.; Rajeswaran, R.; Rivas, J. A.; Rivas, A.; Skarzynski, P. H.; Sprinzl, G.; Staecker, H.; Stephan, K.; Usami, S.; Yanov, Y.; Zernotti, M. E.; Zimmermann, K.; Lorens, A.; Mertens, G.;
• Is Part Of: Acta oto-laryngologica. Volume 133:Number 1(2013)supplement 564
• Page Start: 3
• Page End: 13
• Publication Date: 2013-12
• Subjects: Cochlear implant -- partial deafness -- hearing preservation; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Ear -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Throat -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Electronic Resources; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases; 617.8
• DOI: 10.3109/00016489.2013.869059
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0001-6489

Abstract

Abstract: Conclusion: The comprehensive Hearing Preservation classification system presented in this paper is suitable for use for all cochlear implant users with measurable pre-operative residual hearing. If adopted as a universal reporting standard, as it was designed to be, it should prove highly beneficial by enabling future studies to quickly and easily compare the results of previous studies and meta-analyze their data. Objectives: To develop a comprehensive Hearing Preservation classification system suitable for use for all cochlear implant users with measurable pre-operative residual hearing. Methods: The HEARRING group discussed and reviewed a number of different propositions of a HP classification systems and reviewed critical appraisals to develop a qualitative system in accordance with the prerequisites. Results: The Hearing Preservation Classification System proposed herein fulfills the following necessary criteria: 1) classification is independent from users' initial hearing, 2) it is appropriate for all cochlear implant users with measurable pre-operative residual hearing, 3) it covers the whole range of pure tone average from 0 to 120 dB; 4) it is easy to use and easy to understand.