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The relationship between spectral resolution and speech perception in cochlear implant listeners
What is it about?
Access to spectral cues is a major bottleneck in cochlear implant listeners. There are currently at least ten different measures available for spectral resolution. The main question is which spectral resolution measure predicts speech perception outcomes more consistently? This article critically evaluates existing measures, discussing their strengths, limitations, and implications for both research and clinical practice.
Why is it important?
Identifying the most appropriate measures of spectral resolution is crucial for both robust research design and informed programming decisions. Without this clarity, researchers and clinicians risk relying on tests that are impractical, provide an incomplete picture of spectral resolution, or fail to isolate it from other contributing factors.