Hearing Preservation Electrodes in Veterans and Military Servicemembers with Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

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Abstract:

There is a very real need to provide rehabilitative options for veterans and service members with severe noise-induced hearing loss NIHL. Recent studies indicate that hearing preservation electrodes provide much better auditory rehabilitation compared with hearing aids or traditional length cochlear implants for patients with severe-to-profound highfrequency hearing loss and useable low-frequency hearing. The effectiveness of the hybrid approach for rehabilitation of NIHL has yet to be established. The purpose of this study is to document benefit of the hybrid cochlear implant in this population. This report documents progress during year 1 of the funding period. The initial portion of the year focused on obtaining IowaVA IRB and DoD HRPO approval. Following that time period we have focused on recruitment.

Author(s):
Hansen, Marlen
Author Organization(s):
IOWA UNIV IOWA CITY
Descriptive Note:
Annual rept. 15 Jun 2014-14 Jun 2015
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0009

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
W81XWH-14-2-0019
Monitor Series:
USAMRMC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_6.1_Information Transport
Communities of Interest:
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Descriptor(s):
*ELECTRODES, *HEARING, AUDITORY DEFECTS, COCHLEA, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, PRESERVATION, REHABILITATION, VETERANS(MILITARY PERSONNEL)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Anatomy and Physiology, Medicine and Medical Research, Medical Facilities, Equipment and Supplies, Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Keyword(s):
IRB(INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD), VA IRB, VA(DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS), DOD HRPO APPROVAL, DOD(DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE), HRPO(HUMAN RESEARCH PROTECTION OFFICE), *HEARING PRESERVATION ELECTRODES, NIHL(NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS), HYBRID COCHLEAR IMPLANTS
Report Date:
2015 Jul 01
Creation Date:
2015 Sep 23