| Autor: |
Govaerts, P. J., Janssens de Varebeke, S., Pascoal, D., Meeuws, M., Artaso, M., De Ceulaer, G. |
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Journal of Hearing Science; 2018, Vol. 8 Issue 2, p66-66, 1/3p |
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Objectives: To explore the feasibility of autonomous CI fitting by CI recipients Material and Methods: in the context of our target-driven computer-assisted CI fitting, we have developed (1) selftests for the audiological assessment of a CI recipient, (2) a wired/wireless connection between the computer and the CP900/CP1000 processor (Cochlear) for administering calibrated sounds in fully controlled conditions and (3) FOX, a decision support application to analyze the results and propose MAP-changes. A feasibility study has been set up to have 6 CI recipients undergo the second fitting session after surgery in their home town by means of a ‚simulated' self-fitting procedure. The term ‚simulated' is used because this session was held in a hospital under remote supervision of our audiologists. Results: Pure tone audiometry and a spectral discrimination test were developed as self-tests and administered to CP900/CP1000 processors through the Coala-Link. The working principles will be explained. Two weeks after switching on the processor, these self-tests are executed, and FOX is requested to recommend a MAP change. The audiologist judges the new MAP remotely and decides whether it can be written to the processor. By the time of the presentation, three cases will have been enrolled in the feasibility study. Conclusion: methods are being developed to allow audiological self-assessment and autonomous computer-assisted CI fitting. The introduction of such methods requires a stepwise approach to understand which CI recipients are capable of mastering the procedure and to assure the validity and equality with manual procedures by competent audiologists. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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