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Original Article

Handling of the MED-EL TEMPO+ ear-level speech processor by paediatric cochlear implant users and their parents

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Pages 579-584 | Received 13 Dec 2002, Accepted 01 Jan 2004, Published online: 04 Feb 2013
 

Abstract

MED-EL launched the first ear-level speech processor offering a high-rate CIS+ strategy, the TEMPO+, in 1999. Studies have already demonstrated improved speech perception, sound quality and ability to enjoy music with the TEMPO+ due to the new CIS+ speech-coding strategy, when compared to the body-worn processor. In this study we evaluated responses from parents of young children about ease of handling and usage of the TEMPO+, and satisfaction with the TEMPO+ and its performance. Overall, 65 custom-designed questionnaires were analysed. The results showed that MED-EL cochlear implant users felt comfortable manipulating the dials and switches, changing the battery pack, using external sources of input and using the accessories provided. These results confirm the suitability of the TEMPO+ for infants and toddlers.

Sumario

En 1999 MED-EL lanzó el primer procesador del lenguaje retroauricular que ofrecía una estrategia CIS+, llamado TEMPO+. Los estudios comparativos del TEMPO+ con el procesador de caja, ya han demostrado mejor percepción del lenguaje calidad de sonido y habilidad para disfrutar la música. gracias a su nueva estrategia del lenguaje CIS+. En este estudio evaluamos las respuestas de los padres de ninños implantados, con respecto a la facilidad en el uso y la manipulación del TEMPO+, la satisfacción con el TEMPO+ y su desempeño. En total, se analizaron 65 cuestionarios personalizados. Los resultados muestran que los usuarios del implante coclear MED-EL se sentían a gusto manipulando los controles, cambiando las baterías, utilizando las fuentes externas y utilizando los accesorios. Estos resultados confirman la accesibilidad del TEMPO+ para niños pequeños.

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