Improvements in Speech Recognition Using Cochlear Implants and Three Types of FM Systems: A Meta-Analytic Approach
Journal of Educational Audiology
Schafer, E. C., & Kleineck, M. P. (2009).
Journal of Educational Audiology, 15, 4-14.
This meta-analysis investigates the compares the effect of using an FM receiver (e.g., traditional soundfield, desktop soundfield, and direct-audio input (DAI) frequency-modulated (FM) systems) with cochlear implants (CI) to CI alone on speech recognition outcomes in children and adtuls with monaural CIs.
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January 1998-August 2007
Studies using within-subject designs (i.e., repeated measures)
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The meta-analysis revealed the following:<div><ul> <li>Speech recognition significantly improved in noise for all types of FM receivers relative to no FM system use.</li> <li>Speech recognition significantly improved in noise for desktop and direct audio input FM receivers relative to cochlear implant use alone.</li> <li>There was not statistically significant improvement of speech recognition for traditional soundfield systems relative to cochlear implant use alone.</li></ul></div>
