Abstract Introduction Hearing impairment is one of the main disorders that can interfere with the development of speech and language. In an individual, it can cause significant communication difficulties, social isolation, negative feelings, and depressive disorders. The hearing aids (HAs) and cochlear implant (CI) are options for profound and severe hearing loss, and the CI can be indicated for individuals who do not obtain benefits from HAs. Objective To evaluate the quality of life of individuals who underwent sequential bilateral CIs with a long surgical interval between procedures. Methods Fifteen patients, aged 8 to 70 years old, who underwent sequential bilateral CI, with an interval ≥ 4 years between surgeries, were evaluated. Quality of life was evaluated using three questionnaires: WHOQOL-BREF, SSQ-12 and HHIA in Portuguese. Results The WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire showed that the study participants had a good quality of life in all domains assessed. According to the SSQ-12, few reported inability to listen in communication situations. Most individuals were classified as having medium disability by the HHIA, but the social and emotional effects did not significantly affect the quality of life. Conclusion The use of questionnaires to assess the quality of life of patients with hearing impairment is a valuable tool to measure adaptation to CI. Patients undergoing bilateral sequential CI, even with a long interval between procedures, presented high indices of quality of life. language individual difficulties isolation feelings HAs (HAs (CI loss procedures 7 old surgeries WHOQOLBREF, WHOQOLBREF WHOQOL BREF, BREF SSQ12 SSQ 12 SSQ-1 Portuguese assessed SSQ12, 12, situations SSQ1 1 SSQ-

ABSTRACT Purpose The aim of the study was to verify the level of satisfaction of CI users with long periods of hearing deprivation, highlighting the positive and negative aspects of the use of the device and their quality of life. Methods This is a analytical research, of the type observational cross-sectional study. The study was performed with 24 patients from a private Institute of Otorhinolaryngology. Three surveys were applied: Satisfaction with Amplification in Daily Life (SADL), International Outcome Inventory - Cochlear Implant (IOI - CI) to assess cochlear implant satisfaction and WHOQOL- bref to assess the quality of life. The results in the pre and post lingual groups were compared. Results The highest degree of satisfaction was reported with regard to personal image, positive effects, and how the users feel about their CI. The lowest degree of satisfaction was reported regarding the cost-benefit of the CI and the competitive noise. In the WHOQOL-bref assessment, the highest scores were found in physical, psychological and social relations domains. When comparing the results of the surveys, the pre and post-lingual groups showed no difference in relation to the achieved scores. Conclusion The participants had a high level of satisfaction with the use of cochlear implants. The longer the sensory deprivation time, the greater the degree of satisfaction with the device. The use of the CI electronic device reflects on the individual's quality of life. life research crosssectional cross sectional 2 Otorhinolaryngology applied SADL, SADL , (SADL) IOI WHOQOL compared image effects costbenefit cost benefit noise WHOQOLbref assessment physical domains postlingual implants time individuals individual s (SADL

RESUMO Objetivo Verificar o nível de satisfação de usuários de IC com longos períodos de privação auditiva, destacando os aspectos positivos e negativos do uso do dispositivo e avaliar a qualidade de vida desses indivíduos. Método Trata-se de uma pesquisa analítica, do tipo estudo observacional transversal. O estudo foi realizado com 24 pacientes de um instituto privado de Otorrinolaringologia. Foram aplicados três questionários: Satisfaction with Amplification in Daily Life (SADL), International Outcome Inventory- Implante Coclear (IOI - IC) para avaliar a satisfação com o implante coclear e WHOQOL-bref para avaliar a qualidade de vida. Os resultados nos grupos pré e pós-lingual foram comparados. Resultados O maior grau de satisfação foi relatado em relação à imagem pessoal, efeitos positivos e como os usuários se sentem em relação ao seu IC. O menor grau de satisfação ocorreu em relação ao custo-benefício do IC e ao ruído competitivo. Na avaliação do WHOQOL-bref, os maiores escores foram encontrados nos domínios físico, psicológico e relações sociais. Os grupos pré e pós-lingual não apresentaram diferença em relação aos escores alcançados. Conclusão Os participantes apresentaram alto nível de satisfação com o uso do implante coclear. Quanto maior o tempo de privação sensorial maior o grau de satisfação com o dispositivo. O uso do dispositivo eletrônico de IC reflete melhora na qualidade de vida do indivíduo. auditiva indivíduos Tratase Trata analítica transversal 2 Otorrinolaringologia questionários SADL, SADL , (SADL) Inventory IOI WHOQOLbref WHOQOL bref póslingual pós lingual comparados pessoal custobenefício custo benefício competitivo WHOQOLbref, bref, físico sociais alcançados indivíduo (SADL

Abstract Introduction Understanding all the benefits of bimodality with self-assessment questionnaires on the effect of hearing on quality of life is still necessary. Objective To present whether bimodality still offers hearing benefits to the population who uses acoustic stimulation associated with electrical stimulation. Methods The present study included 13 participants aged between 16 and 80 years old who were users of cochlear implants from Cochlear Corporation and hearing aids. All patients underwent the Hearing in Noise Test, and their visual analog scale score was obtained. Four-tone means were collected, and the participants answered the Speech, Spatial and Hearing Qualities questionnaire. Results Bimodal users had an average sentence recognition rate of 76.0% in silence and 67.6% in fixed noise, and the signal-to-noise ratio in adaptive noise was +2.89dB. In addition, a lower level of difficulty was observed in the test using the visual analog scale. The domain with the highest average was auditory qualities (6.50), followed by spatial hearing (6.26) and hearing for speech (5.81). Individuals with an average between 50 and 70 dB of hearing level showed better sentence recognition in silence and noise. Conclusion Bimodal stimulation showed benefits for users with different degrees of hearing loss; however, individuals who presented greater hearing residue had better performance in speech recognition with noise and in silence in addition to a good perception of hearing quality. selfassessment self assessment necessary 1 8 aids Test obtained Fourtone Four tone collected Speech questionnaire 760 76 0 76.0 676 67 6 67.6 signaltonoise signal 289dB 2 89dB +2.89dB 6.50, 650 6.50 , (6.50) 6.26 626 26 (6.26 5.81. 581 5.81 . 5 81 (5.81) 7 loss however 76. 67. 65 6.5 (6.50 6.2 62 (6.2 58 5.8 (5.81 6. (6.5 (6. 5. (5.8 (6 (5. ( (5

Abstract Introduction The bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA) is a bone conduction system that transmits the sound directly to the inner ear by surpassing the skin impedance and the subcutaneous tissue. It is indicated for patients with mixed, conductive and unilateral sensorineural hearing loss who did not benefit from conventional hearing aids (HAs). Although the benefits from BAHA are well demonstrated internationally, this field still lacks studies in Brazil. Objective To assess the auditory rehabilitation process in BAHA users through audiological, speech perception and tinnitus aspects. Methods Individuals with hearing loss were assessed before and after the implantation. The participants were subjected to pure tone audiometry in free field, functional gain audiometry, speech perception tests, tinnitus handicap inventory (THI) in open format, and to the visual analog scale (VAS). Results It was found that the participants benefited from the use of BAHA. The difference in the performance of the participants before and after the BAHA surgery was significant in terms of hearing acuity. There was no statistically significant difference in the speech perception tests. The tinnitus assessment showed that 80% of the participants scored slight tinnitus severity in THI after using a BAHA. Eighty percent of the participants classified their tinnitus as absent tomild in the VAS after the surgery. Conclusion Based on the results of the current study, we can conclude that the participants improved both the auditory perception and the tinnitus handicap.

RESUMO INTRODUÇÃO: O implante coclear tem a capacidade de medir o potencial de ação composto eletricamente evocado do nervo auditivo (ECAP). Para esta verificação utiliza-se uma medida chamada telemetria de respostas neurais. OBJETIVO: Analisar o potencial de ação composto evocado eletricamente, por meio da neurotelemetria de respostas neurais, em crianças usuárias de implante coclear bilateral. MÉTODO: Trata-se de um estudo analítico, prospectivo, de coorte histórica longitudinal. Foram recrutadas seis crianças, com idades entre de 1-4 anos, usuárias de implante coclear bilateral. Estas crianças foram avaliadas em cinco momentos durante o primeiro ano de uso do implante coclear. RESULTADOS: Houve diferença significativa no tempo de acompanhamento (p = 0,0082) e posição do eletrodo (p = 0,0019) na medida de T-NRT. Houve diferença significativa na interação entre tempo de acompanhamento e posição do eletrodo (p = 0,0143) na medida da amplitude das ondas N1-P1 entre os três eletrodos a cada tempo de acompanhamento. CONCLUSÃO: A mensuração do ECAP por meio da NRT nas crianças com implante coclear bilateral durante o primeiro ano de acompanhamento foi uma medida importante para apresentar o desenvolvimento bilateral da via auditiva periférica de forma sincronizada nesta população estudada.

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The cochlear implant device has the capacity to measure the electrically evoked compound action potential of the auditory nerve. The neural response telemetry is used in order to measure the electrically evoked compound action potential of the auditory nerve. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the electrically evoked compound action potential, through the neural response telemetry, in children with bilateral cochlear implants. METHODS: This is an analytical, prospective, longitudinal, historical cohort study. Six children, aged 1-4 years, with bilateral cochlear implant were assessed at five different intervals during their first year of cochlear implant use. RESULTS: There were significant differences in follow-up time (p = 0.0082) and electrode position (p = 0.0019) in the T-NRT measure. There was a significant difference in the interaction between time of follow-up and electrode position (p = 0.0143) when measuring the N1-P1 wave amplitude between the three electrodes at each time of follow-up. CONCLUSION: The electrically evoked compound action potential measurement using neural response telemetry in children with bilateral cochlear implants during the first year of follow-up was effective in demonstrating the synchronized bilateral development of the peripheral auditory pathways in the studied population.

INTRODUÇÃO: A reabilitação auditiva em crianças com deficiência auditiva neurossensorial severa a profunda bilateral com o Implante Coclear foi consagrado nas últimas décadas, contudo, ainda permanece um desafio para a otorrinolaringologia e a fonoaudiologia a reabilitação do portador de paralisia cerebral. OBJETIVO: Verificar a efetividade do Implante Coclear no desenvolvimento das habilidades auditivas e de linguagem em crianças com paralisia cerebral. MÉTODO: Estudo analítico prospectivo. Foram aplicados testes padronizados que avaliam e quantificam o desenvolvimento das habilidades auditivas e de linguagem. Foram analisadas as filmagens das terapias fonoaudiológicas e os registros descritos ao término de cada sessão de terapia. RESULTADOS: As crianças analisadas apresentaram desenvolvimento auditivo e de linguagem satisfatório quando comparado às demais crianças que alcançaram níveis mais complexos nas categorias de audição e evolução significativa no desenvolvimento da linguagem oral. CONCLUSÃO: O uso do Implante Coclear favoreceu o alcance de etapas avançadas das habilidades de audição e linguagem em três das cinco crianças com paralisia cerebral desse estudo. Esse dispositivo eletrônico tem sido uma opção terapêutica viável para que crianças com paralisia cerebral alcancem etapas complexas no que se refere às habilidades auditivas e de linguagem.

INTRODUCTION: Auditory rehabilitation in children with bilateral severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss with cochlear implant has been developed in recent decades; however, the rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy still remains a challenge to otolaryngology and speech therapy professionals. OBJECTIVE: To verify the effectiveness of cochlear implants in the development of auditory and language skills in children with cerebral palsy. METHODS: A prospective analytical study. The evaluation of auditory responses to speech test was applied to the children in this study at regular intervals following implantation. Standardized tests that assess and quantify the development of auditory and language skills were administered and speech therapy video records and speech therapy files were analyzed. All children went through individually tailored intensive audiological rehabilitation programs following cochlear implantation. RESULTS: Two participants had gradual auditory and language development when compared to other participants who reached advanced levels in hearing and oral language classifications. CONCLUSION: The use of the Cochlear implant enabled participants to reach advanced stages of hearing and language skills in three of the five participants with cerebral palsy in this study. This electronic device is a viable therapeutic option for children with cerebral palsy to help them achieve complex levels of auditory and language skills.

As pilhas a combustível permitem a geração de energia elétrica de forma limpa e eficiente. Dentre seus diferentes tipos destaca-se a pilha a combustível do tipo óxido sólido (PaCOS). O óxido de cério dopado com samário (SDC) tem sido amplamente estudado, visando sua aplicação como eletrólito sólido e na elaboração do anodo tipo cermet. Inicialmente, este trabalho descreve a síntese, através do método do precursor, de nanopartículas de óxido de cério dopado com 20% mol de samário (Ce0,8Sm0,2O1,9). Posteriormente, é analisado o efeito do óxido de níquel (NiO) e do óxido de níquel dopado com 10% de cobalto (CoNiO) na sinterização de pastilhas de SDC, a 1200 ºC, visando à obtenção de porcentuais de sinterização superiores a 90%. Os materiais foram caracterizados por Difração de Raios X (DRX), Espectroscopia do Infravermelho (IV), Análise Térmica (TG/DTA), Microscopia Eletrônica de Transmissão (MET) e Espectroscopia Raman. Observou-se um aumento no percentual de sinterização de 83,1 % (pastilha de SDC pura) para 98,6% (pastilha de SDC com CoNiO). Portanto, a SDC preparada pelo método do precussor permite a obtenção de pastilhas com alta densificação, o qual é um dos pré-requisitos para sua utilização na elaboração de componentes de pilhas a combustível do tipo PaCOS.

Fuel cells allow generation of electric energy in a clean and efficient way. Among the different types of fuel cells, solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) stands out. Samarium doped cerium oxide (SDC) have been widely studied for its application as solid electrolyte and as a component of cermet type anode. Initially, this work describes synthesis of nanoparticles of 20% mol samarium doped cerium oxide (Ce0,8Sm0,2O1,9), by the precursor method. Subsequently, we analyze the effect of nickel oxide (NiO) and 10% cobalt-doped nickel oxide (CoNiO) on the sintering at 1200 °C of SDC pellets, aiming to attaining a sintering degree higher than 90%. Materials were characterized by X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Infrared Spectroscopy (IR), Thermal Analysis (TG/DTA), Transmition Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Raman Spectroscopy. We observed an increase in percentage of sintering from 83.1% (pure SDC pellet) to 98.6% (SDC pellet with CoNiO). Therefore, SDC prepared by the precursor method allows obtaining pellets with high density, which is a prerequisite for their use in preparation of components of SOFC type fuel cells.