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Glossary & Abbreviations
from Living Guidelines for Cochlear Implantation in Adults: Draft for Public Consultation
by dmeldrum
Audiologist if available in your country (or equivalent)
Audiologist if available in your country (or equivalent) refers to a person having undergone a recognized degree or diploma course in audiology. Some Audiologists (or equivalent) have specialist expertise in cochlear implants7. In some countries, an ENT specialist undertakes the role of an audiologist.
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Cochlear implant
Cochlear implant rehabilitation
Cochlear implant specialist
Ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist (or otolaryngologist)
Hearing loss
Hearing healthcare specialist
A cochlear implant is a surgically implanted electronic device that provides the sensation of sound for people with severe and profound hearing loss.
A set of interventions designed to optimise hearing in cochlear implant users to ensure that the person reaches the best quality of life at a physical, functional, social, emotional and economic level.
A healthcare professional in your country that provides specialist care in the assessment, provision and/or care of cochlear implants
A medical doctor who has received training in the management of diseases of the ear, nose and throat, through a recognised degree or diploma course.
A person has hearing loss if they are not able to hear as well as someone with normal hearing, meaning they have a hearing threshold worse than 20dBHL in one or both ears 8
Any healthcare professional in your country that provides specialist care in diagnosing and addressing hearing loss through hearing technology
Hearing specific quality of life
Person-centred care
Primary healthcare professional
Quality of life subjectively measures a person’s perception of their position in life. Disease-specific quality of life assesses the special states and concerns of different diseases or conditions. These measures are typically more specific and sensitive to the changes that are important to the people living with the disease or condition.
The provision of care that is respectful of and responsive to individual preferences, needs, and values and ensuring that the person‘s values guide all clinical decisions. Person-centred care also means involving the person’s family where appropriate
A healthcare professional that provides care to enhance a person’s overall health and wellbeing
Pure-tone average (PTA) The average of hearing sensitivity at 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz.
Rehabilitation
Speech therapist
Speech perception
A set of interventions designed to optimise functioning and reduce disability in individuals with health conditions in interaction with their environment [153]
A person having a recognised diploma or degree in speech therapy. In some countries, speech therapy is part of a hearing specialist's training.
The process of hearing, interpreting, and understanding sounds of language. Therefore speech perception tests assess an individual's ability to hear, interpret, and understand sounds of language.
