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ADHEAR System by MED-EL: An Overview of the Research and Clinical Experiences From the Field

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1.  For which of the below hearing losses is ADHEAR indicated? Unilateral mixed hearing loss Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, severe Bilateral conductive hearing loss Unilateral conductive hearing loss Both C and D

2.  For which of the below hearing loss durations is ADHEAR indicated? Conductive hearing loss, temporary or of uncertain duration Conductive hearing loss, permanent Single-sided sensorineural deafness All of the above

3.  When used in the context of single-sided sensorineural deafness, what hearing levels are required in the better hearing ear? Moderate mixed hearing loss Moderate sensorineural hearing loss Normal hearing in the better hearing ear The candidacy information did not specify

4.  Which of the following summarizes Gawliczek et al.s study (2018) findings when ADHEAR was compared to another bone conduction system on softband in normal hearing adults with a simulated conductive hearing loss? Aided sound field thresholds in quiet: no statistically significant differences between the devices or between treatment conditions were found. Aided speech understanding in quiet: no statistically significant differences between the devices or between treatment conditions were found. Unilateral aided condition, aided speech understanding in noise: the differences between devices were not statistically significant Bilateral aided condition, aided speech understanding in noise: the differences between devices were not statistically significant All of the above

5.  Which of the following were findings with regards to speech in noise testing of the ADHEAR (BCD1) and the other bone conduction system (BCD2) in Gawliczek et al.s study (2018) Bilateral wearing condition led to significant SRT improvements in the head shadow condition for both systems Bilateral wearing condition led to significant SRT in noise deterioration in the head shadow condition for both conditions Bilateral wearing condition was not tolerable to the subjects enrolled in the study The study did not review speech in noise performance

6.  Neumann et als study looked at the use of ADHEAR in treating children with conductive hearing loss. At which two specific frequencies did they find aided thresholds with ADHEAR to be significantly better than the other BC system? 1kHz and 2kHz 250Hz and 500Hz 500Hz and 1kHz 1kHz and 8kHz

7.  Neumann et als study looked at the use of ADHEAR in treating children with conductive hearing loss. Which of the following was found? Half of study participants used the ADHEAR system for more than 8 hours per day Eight of the ten study participants had been fitted with other BC systems prior to ADHEAR but only two had worn without problems such as stigmatization, inconvenience, pressure on the head and pressure marks on the head Nine study participants continued to use ADHEAR after the study All of the above were found

8.  For clients with single sided deafness the most important contributor to success with ADHEAR or any hearing device is: Realistic expectations for outcomes with the device Appropriate device placement Appropriate adhesive placement Age of client

9.  Life of the adhesive may be improved by: Attention to skin preparation Removal of all hair in placement area Correct attachment and removal of the ADHEAR audio processor All of the above

10.  Important contributors to success with the ADHEAR System for all client groups is: A demonstration process to allow for informed decision making Thorough orientation and training on device use and management of adhesive adapter Appropriate counselling regarding device expectations All of the above