Differences in consonant confusion patterns between bimodal cochlear implant users with greater and less bimodal advantage.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The variability in bimodal advantage among bimodal users remains a significant challenge in clinical approaches. This study compared confusion patterns in consonant recognition between bimodal users who received greater bimodal advantage (GBA) and those who received less bimodal advantage (LBA), aiming to clarify these patterns in order to identify underlying causes that can help improve speech perception for all users.

Methods

Confusion matrices were measured monaurally and binaurally in both quiet and noisy conditions. Twenty-one subjects were divided into GBA (n = 8) and LBA (n = 13) groups using K-means clustering based on percentage points of bimodal advantage. Participants represented a diverse range of hearing experiences, ensuring the study's

SUBMITTER: Yoon YS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12727896 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature