Author/Editor		Vatovec, J; Gros, A
Title		Auditory performance of cochlear implant users
Type		članek
Source		In: Marinček Č, Burger H, editors. Rehabilitation sciences in the new millenium: challenge for multidisciplinary research. Collection of works presented at the 8th congress of European federation for research in rehabilitation; 2004 Jun 13-17; Ljubljana. Bologna: Medimond, Monduzzi editore, International proceedings division,
Publication year		2004
Volume		str. 289-92
Language		eng
Abstract		Cochlear implantation represents important advance in managing profound deafness but it is still not easy to predict the final effect. During a seven year period 62 children and 14 adults underwent cochlear implantation with multi-channel devices. One child cannot use the implant because of abnormality of inner ear. All the others use it every day. The auditory performance vary between the individuals as they are not a homogenous group. The mode of communication is oral in 73.68% and total in 26.32%. The benefits of cochlear implantation can be seen also in reduced isolation and improved confidence of patients.
Descriptors		DEAFNESS COCHLEAR IMPLANT TREATMENT OUTCOME AUDITORY PERCEPTION