Quality-of-Life Outcomes After Bone-Anchored Hearing Device Surgery in Children With Single-Sided Sensorineural Deafness

Abstract

Objective: To report our experience in a series of children with single-sided sensorineural deafness where a bone-anchored hearing device (BAHD) was used for auditory rehabilitation. Study Design: Retrospective case review. Setting: Tertiary referral centre. Patients: Eight children (4 boys and 4 girls) who had BAHD surgery for single-sided sensorineural deafness between 2007 and 2010.

The impact of rehabilitation on quality of life after hearing loss: a systematic review

“…Glasgow children’s benefit inventory (GCBI) also showed an overall benefit for all three groups, however, greater benefits were reported in the BHL-NC and UHL groups [ 20 ]. Similarly, Doshi et al [ 21 ] conducted a retrospective case review to investigate the quality of life outcomes after BAHA surgery in children with single sided sensorineural deafness. The GCBI questionnaire was used and the results showed all, but one of the eight children reported a positive GCBI score [ 21 ].…”

“…Similarly, Doshi et al [ 21 ] conducted a retrospective case review to investigate the quality of life outcomes after BAHA surgery in children with single sided sensorineural deafness. The GCBI questionnaire was used and the results showed all, but one of the eight children reported a positive GCBI score [ 21 ]. Although the sample size is very small, and therefore, not generalizable, these findings support De Wolf et al, research that the BAHA is an effective form of hearing rehabilitation for children, especially when they have a diagnosis of single-sided deafness.…”

Exploring how parents of children with unilateral hearing loss make habilitation decisions: a qualitative study

“…In England, children with UHL are typically identified through the National Health Service (NHS) newborn hearing-screening programme, the school entry hearing screen or via parental concern (Bamford, Uus, and Davis 2005;Bamford et al 2007;Fortnum et al 2016;Watkin and Baldwin 2012;Wood, Sutton, and Davis 2015). Following identification of UHL, treatment options available include hearing aid provision (Contralateral Routeing Of Signal (CROS) aid, behind the ear hearing aids, Bone Anchored Hearing Aids (BAHA) on softband) (Rohlfs et al 2017) and other types of audiological intervention such as cochlear implants and bone-anchored hearings aids (Lieu 2013;Doshi et al 2013;Hassepass et al 2013), although cochlear implants and bone-anchored hearing aids are not routine intervention options in England. Modes of communication are also an important factor to consider and the subsequent need for Speech and Language Therapy is also available to help support children with hearing losses (Ching et al 2018;Crowe, Fordham, et al 2014).…”

Developmental Disorders of the Ear in Children and Adolescents

“…In the case of unilateral hearing impairment, a trial of therapy with a bone-conduction hearing aid is recommended to improve spatial speech perception. This device makes possible pseudo-stereophonic hearing; surveys of affected children using validated instruments have shown improvement in quality of life measures (maximum evidence level 2+, recommendation grade C) (37,38). Recently, cochlear implants have been employed in adults with unilateral hearing impairment; in contrast to bone-conduction hearing aids, these implants make true binaural hearing possible (e34, e35).…”