A Systematic Review to Define the Speech and Language Benefit of Early (<12 Months) Pediatric Cochlear Implantation
Audiology & Neurootology
Bruijnzeel, H., Ziylan, F., et al. (2016).
Audiology & Neurootology, 21(2), 113-126.
This systematic review investigates the effects of early (<12 months) pediatric cochlear implantation (PCI) on speech and language development in children.
Cochear; MED-EL; Advanced Bionics
1999 through April 2014
Published original comparison studies, excluding reviews, conference proceedings, single case reports, case series
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The included studies demonstrated that, when compared to peers implanted after 12 months of age, children implanted with a cochlear implant before 12 months of age scored better in the following areas:<br />
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<li>speech production;</li>
<li>auditory performance; and</li>
<li>two out of five receptive language measures.</li>
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