Advances in Auditory Implants

This day will give you an overview of different types of implantable devices and candidacy guidelines in the UK and worldwide.

You'll also explore single-sided deafness.

The afternoon will focus on cochlear implants - including psychophysics and sound processing in cochlear implants - and cochlear implant fitting.

The morning will cover:

• auditory brain implants, middle ear implants, bone conduction devices, and electro-acoustic hearing devices
• fitting auditory implants other than cochlear implants and contralateral hearing aids
• the non-traditional candidate

The afternoon will concentrate on the use of objective measures for fitting and monitoring. There will also be a live surgery to demonstrate the surgical approach and issues in implantation.

This day will focus on optimising outcomes and future perspectives and will include approaches to habilitation of children and adults.

The following topics will be explored:

• the enjoyment of music by adult listeners
• the use of music as a therapy tool
• the impact of singing programmes on hearing impaired children
• advances in biological treatment, software and implant design