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Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Audiometric Parameters for Assistive Hearing Technology for Adults and Children With Tympanic Membrane Perforation

Hampton, Thomas, Sanderson, Alan, Mortimer, Kevin and Bhutta, Mahmood (2025) 'Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Audiometric Parameters for Assistive Hearing Technology for Adults and Children With Tympanic Membrane Perforation'. Clinical Otolaryngology. (In Press)

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Abstract

Introduction
Tympanic membrane perforation can cause hearing impairment with detrimental effects on communication and quality of life, and is a problem affecting an estimated 250 million people. To date, there is little analysis to inform public policy on options for assistive hearing technology rehabilitation in this group.

Methods
We undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis of six electronic databases registered with PROSPERO and reported in accordance with PRISMA 2020 standards. The primary outcome was the mean air and bone conduction hearing threshold associated with tympanic perforation.

Results
Of 720 studies identified, 16 contained data for meta-analysis. Mean air conduction threshold was 48.3 dB HL in adults and 31.9 dB HL in children. Mean bone conduction was 26.6 dB HL in adults and 9.5 dB HL in children. The prediction interval was −1.7 to 46.7 dB HL for bone conduction and 15.0–70.5 dB HL for air conduction.

Conclusions
The majority of adults and children with tympanic perforation have air conduction thresholds within the range of rehabilitation with air conduction hearing aids. The majority also have good sensorineural hearing reserve, meaning bone conduction devices are also suitable. Our analysis can guide the development of affordable technology for the rehabilitation of those with tympanic perforation.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: W General Medicine. Health Professions > W 82 Biomedical technology (General)
WV Otolaryngology > Ear > WV 200 General works
Faculty: Department: Clinical Sciences & International Health > Clinical Sciences Department
Digital Object Identifer (DOI): https://doi.org/10.1111/coa.14295
SWORD Depositor: JISC Pubrouter
Depositing User: JISC Pubrouter
Date Deposited: 24 Mar 2025 15:10
Last Modified: 24 Mar 2025 15:10
URI: https://archive.lstmed.ac.uk/id/eprint/26268

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