College
College of Health Professions
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-05 01:13:22
Major
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Honors Course
7700 496-002
Number of Credits
4
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2021
Abstract
The purpose of this scoping review was to provide information about the current research related to audiological practices regarding the population of musicians who use cochlear implants technology. This scoping review included studies that investigated post implantation therapy/activities designed to assist users who were also musicians. A scoping review identifies trends and gaps in available evidence. This information can be used to inform on practices currently being used in the audiologic field and identify areas for further research. A scoping review was conducted in April 2021 to identify English-language peer-reviewed journal articles published from 2010 to March 2021. Thematic analysis was used to identify trends among the literature. Six articles were identified that met the inclusion criteria. Four themes related to type of intervention were identified to explore improvements in music skill outcomes in cochlear implant users who were musicians, including: processor, music perception, post implant therapy, and questionnaire. Gaps in the literature were identified regarding the population of cochlear implant users who are musicians. More research in this area is imperative to assist in identifying effective interventions as well as to assist in device choice for the musicians that use or are looking at using cochlear implant technology as well as continuing their lives in the music world post implantation.
Research Sponsor
Alex Meibos
First Reader
Kathern Sigal-Papp
Second Reader
Scott Palasik
Honors Faculty Advisor
James Steiger
Recommended Citation
Bunnell, Leanne, "Musicians who use Cochlear Implants Proposal" (2021). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1440.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1440