ABSTRACT
Introduction: Cochlear implants are currently the most effective technological resource to facilitate access to the hearing world for deaf people. Their use, especially when implanted early in children, reduces the impact of deafness on hearing as well as on the development of spoken language. Objective: To validate the first part of the Brazilian Scale of Hearing and Language Development (EDAL-1, in the Portuguese acronym) and to establish the normal curve in infants and children aged between 0 and 24 months old with normal hearing. Method: This is an experimental study of a descriptive nature, conducted with 92 infants and children with normal hearing. Every infant/child was evaluated audiologically, and the EDAL-1 was applied to their parents. The responses were categorized by applying the EDAL-1 every 3 months for each child. Results: The EDAL-1 was shown to be easily applied by the researcher and easily understood by the parents. It was possible to classify the sample every 3 months and describe the results. The average of the responses found in terms of scores for each age category shows an increasing scale following the evolution of the chronological age: 3 months-34.23 points; 6 months-54.68 points; 9 months-73 points; 12 months- 82.5 points; 15 months-87 points; 18 months-91 points; 21 months-92.5 points, and 24 months-95.83 points. Conclusion: The normal curve for EDAL-1 was successfully established. The averages can be considered as the standard protocol for normality, serving as a reference for comparison with other populations (AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Infant, Newborn , Infant , Hearing/physiology , Hearing Tests/methods , Reference Values , Speech Therapy/standards , Brazil , Clinical Protocols , Cochlear Implantation/standards , Hearing Loss/diagnosis , Language DevelopmentABSTRACT
Objetivo analisar as falhas técnicas em próteses auditivas de um grupo de usuários do Programa de Saúde Auditiva de uma Universidade em Curitiba. Métodos analisou-se o relatório técnico de 104 próteses de usuários que compareceram ao serviço para a consulta de acompanhamento. Resultados o relatório apontou para defeitos em: 21% receptor; 15% caixa; 12% suspensão; 9% microfone; 2% amplificador. Com relação à causa provável do defeito: 58% desgaste em função do tempo de uso; 25% umidade; 23% mau uso. Quanto ao valor dos consertos: mínimo de R$44,00 para revisão e limpeza (36%) e máximo de R$900,00 para substituição de peças (9,6%); 21% da amostra teve o orçamento realizado entre R$100,00 e R$500,00; 37% dos aparelhos foram substituídos. Conclusão Os defeitos detectados deveram-se a problemas de manuseio entre os usuários recentes, e desgaste entre os usuários mais antigos. .
Purpose to analyze the technical problems in hearing aids for a user group Program Hearing Health at a university in Curitiba. Methods we analyzed the technical report of 104 implants users who attended the service for follow-up visit. Results the report pointed to defects: 21% receiver, 15% cash, 12% suspension; microphone 9%, 2% amplifier. With regard to the probable cause of the defect: 58% wear a function of time of use, 25% humidity, 23% misuse. As the value of repairs: minimum of R$ 44.00 for review and cleaning (36%) and maximum of R$ 900.00 for replacement parts (9.6%), 21% of the sample was held between the budget R$ 100, 00 and R$ 500.00, 37% of the devices were replaced. Conclusion the defects were due to handling problems among recent users, and burnout among older users. .