Person-centered aural rehabilitation program improved mood, cognition, and auditory processing in a professional musician who uses a hearing aid and cochlear implant: Case Report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Aural rehabilitation focused on music for individuals with cochlear implants (CIs) and/or hearing aids (HAs) typically emphasizes perceptual skills rather than enjoyment of music. Yet, those with CIs and/or HAs often struggle to enjoy music, complaining that it sounds distorted with the implant or HAs. Typically, aural rehabilitation programs require a significant time commitment, but this may not be feasible or preferable for many patients. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of two individualized intensive 3-week home practice programs focused on enjoyment of music, a personal goal for this subject.

Methods

The subject was a professional musician who used a CI and HA. Cognitive measures of global cognitive function, executive function, processing speed,

SUBMITTER: Brennan C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11335732 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature