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Elina Mäki-Torkko

Title: Professor School/office: School of Medical Sciences

Email: elina.maki-torkko@oru.se

Phone: +46 19 303420, +46 707 538930

Room: X4220

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Medicine

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Disability Research

About Elina Mäki-Torkko

Elina Mäki-Torkko is a professor in medical audiology at the School of Medical Sciences at Örebro university since November 2016. She is also the head of the Audiological research centre at Örebro university hospital and a senior consultant in medical audiology at the audiological clinic at Örebro university hospital. She is associate professor at University of Oulu, Finland (2007-) and guest professor at Linköping university (2017-). She is since 2016 scientific advisor in audiology at the National Board of Health since 2016.

One of Mäki-Torkkos main research interests is hearing epidemiology, especially regarding age-related hearing impairment in collaboration with the University of Oulu. In 2002-2006 she participated in a European research collaboration ARHI (QLRT 2001-00331) aiming to investigate environmental, medical and genetic factors related to age-related hearing impairment. She is also leading longitudinal studies on benefits of cochlear implants in adults. An example of ongoing international collaboration is a systematic review on consequences of permanent unilateral hearing impairment with onset before three years of age.

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Articles in journals | Articles, reviews/surveys | Conference papers | Manuscripts |

Articles in journals

Andin, J. , Elwér, Å. & Mäki-Torkko, E. (2023). Arithmetic in the signing brain: Differences and similarities in arithmetic processing between deaf signers and hearing non-signers. Journal of Neuroscience Research, 101 (1), 172-195.
Badache, A. C. , Mäki-Torkko, E. , Widén, S. & Fors, S. (2023). Why are old-age disabilities decreasing in Sweden and Denmark? Evidence on the contribution of cognition, education, and sensory functions. The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences, 78 (3), 483-495.
Mackey, A. R. , Bussé, A. M. L. , Del Vecchio, V. , Mäki-Torkko, E. & Uhlén, I. M. (2022). Protocol and programme factors associated with referral and loss to follow-up from newborn hearing screening: a systematic review. BMC Pediatrics, 22 (1).
Lohi, V. , Ohtonen, P. , Sorri, M. , Mäki-Torkko, E. & Hannula, S. (2022). The impact of cardiovascular diseases on hearing deterioration: a 13-year follow-up study. International Journal of Audiology, 61 (10), 826-831.
Wittich, W. , Granberg, S. , Wahlqvist, M. , Pichora-Fuller, M. K. & Mäki-Torkko, E. (2021). Device abandonment in deafblindness: a scoping review of the intersection of functionality and usability through the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health lens. BMJ Open, 11 (1).
Westerberg, J. , Tideholm, E. , Piersiala, K. , Drakskog, C. , Kumlien Georén, S. , Mäki-Torkko, E. & Cardell, L. O. (2021). JAK/STAT Dysregulation With SOCS1 Overexpression in Acquired Cholesteatoma-Adjacent Mucosa. Otology and Neurotology, 42 (1), e94-e100.
Laugen, N. J. , Erixon, E. , Huttunen, K. , Mäki-Torkko, E. & Löfkvist, U. (2021). Newborn Hearing Screening and Intervention in Children with Unilateral Hearing Impairment: Clinical Practices in Three Nordic Countries. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 10 (21).
Lohi, V. , Ohtonen, P. , Sorri, M. , Mäki-Torkko, E. & Hannula, S. (2021). Prevalence and incidence of hearing impairment among adults: a 13-year follow-up study. International Journal of Audiology, 60 (9), 687-694.
Hjertman, H. , Hällgren, M. , Mäki-Torkko, E. & Stenfelt, S. (2021). The Swedish hearing in noise test for children, HINT-C. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 141.
Karlsson, E. , Mäki-Torkko, E. , Widén, S. , Gustafsson, J. , Manchaiah, V. , Mahomed-Asmail, F. , Swanepoel, D. W. , Yerraguntla, K. & et al. (2021). Validation of the Brief International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) core set for hearing loss: an international multicentre study. International Journal of Audiology, 60 (6), 412-420.
Andin, J. , Elwer, Å. & Mäki-Torkko, E. (2020). Arithmetic in the adult deaf signing brain. Journal of Neuroscience Research, 98 (4), 643-654.
Drakskog, C. , de Klerk, N. , Westerberg, J. , Mäki-Torkko, E. , Georén, S. K. & Cardell, L. O. (2020). Extensive qPCR analysis reveals altered gene expression in middle ear mucosa from cholesteatoma patients. PLOS ONE, 15 (9).
Westerberg, J. , Mäki-Torkko, E. & Harder, H. (2020). The evaluation of canal wall up cholesteatoma surgery with the Glasgow Benefit Inventory. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, 277 (1), 61-68.
Bergman, P. , Lyxell, B. , Harder, H. & Mäki-Torkko, E. (2020). The outcome of unilateral cochlear implantation in adults: Speech recognition, health-related quality of life and level of anxiety and depression: a one- and three-year follow up study. International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 24 (3), 338-346.
Westerberg, J. , Mäki-Torkko, E. & Harder, H. (2018). Cholesteatoma surgery with the canal wall up technique combined with mastoid obliteration: results from primary surgery in 230 consecutive cases. Acta Oto-Laryngologica, 138 (5), 452-457.
Kytövuori, L. , Hannula, S. , Mäki-Torkko, E. , Sorri, M. & Majamaa, K. (2017). A nonsynonymous mutation in the WFS1 gene in a Finnish family with age-related hearing impairment. Hearing Research, 355, 97-101.
Lohi, V. , Ohtonen, P. , Aikio, P. , Sorri, M. , Mäki-Torkko, E. & Hannula, S. (2017). Hearing impairment is common among Saami adults in Northern Finland. International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 76 (1).
Zeitooni, M. , Mäki-Torkko, E. & Stenfelt, S. (2016). Binaural Hearing Ability With Bilateral Bone Conduction Stimulation in Subjects With Normal Hearing: Implications for Bone Conduction Hearing Aids.. Ear and Hearing, 37 (6), 690-702.
Frodlund, J. , Harder, H. , Mäki-Torkko, E. & Ledin, T. (2016). Vestibular Function After Cochlear Implantation: A Comparison of Three Types of Electrodes. Otology and Neurotology, 37 (10), 1535-1540.
Asp, F. , Mäki-Torkko, E. , Karltorp, E. , Harder, H. , Hergils, L. , Eskilsson, G. & Stenfelt, S. (2015). A longitudinal study of the bilateral benefit in children with bilateral cochlear implants. International Journal of Audiology, 54 (2), 77-88.
Mäki-Torkko, E. M. , Vestergren, S. , Harder, H. & Lyxell, B. (2015). From isolation and dependence to autonomy - expectations before and experiences after cochlear implantation in adult cochlear implant users and their significant others. Disability and Rehabilitation, 37 (6), 541-547.
Lohi, V. , Hannula, S. , Ohtonen, P. , Sorri, M. & Mäki-Torkko, E. (2015). Hearing impairment among adults: the impact of cardiovascular diseases and cardiovascular risk factors. International Journal of Audiology, 54 (4), 265-73.
Hendrickx, J. , Huyghe, J. R. , Topsakal, V. , Demeester, K. , Wienker, T. F. , Laer, L. V. , Eyken, E. V. , Fransen, E. & et al. (2013). Familial aggregation of pure tone hearing thresholds in an aging European population. Otology and Neurotology, 34 (5), 838-844.
Hesser, H. , Gustafsson, T. , Lundén, C. , Henrikson, O. , Fattahi, K. , Johnsson, E. , Zetterqvist Westin, V. , Carlbring, P. & et al. (2012). A randomized controlled trial of Internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in the treatment of tinnitus. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 80 (4), 649-661.
Boisvert, I. , Lyxell, B. , Mäki-Torkko, E. , McMahon, C. M. & Dowell, R. C. (2012). Choice of ear for cochlear implantation in adults with monaural sound-deprivation and unilateral hearing aid. Otology and Neurotology, 33 (4), 572-579.
Hannula, S. , Bloigu, R. , Majamaa, K. , Sorri, M. & Mäki-Torkko, E. (2012). Ear diseases and other risk factors for hearing impairment among adults: an epidemiological study. International Journal of Audiology, 51 (11), 833-840.
Huyghe, J. R. , Fransen, E. , Hannula, S. , Van Laer, L. , Van Eyken, E. , Mäki-Torkko, E. , Aikio, P. , Sorri, M. & et al. (2011). A genome-wide analysis of population structure in the Finnish Saami with implications for genetic association studies. European Journal of Human Genetics, 19 (3), 347-352.
Hannula, S. , Bloigu, R. , Majamaa, K. , Sorri, M. & Mäki-Torkko, E. (2011). Audiogram configurations among older adults: prevalence and relation to self-reported hearing problems. International Journal of Audiology, 50 (11), 793-801.
Lyxell, B. , Wass, M. , Sahlén, B. , Uhlén, I. , Samuelsson, C. , Asker-Árnason, L. , Ibertsson, T. , Mäki-Torkko, E. & et al. (2011). Development of cognitive and reading skills in deaf children with CIs. Cochlear Implants International, 12 (Suppl 1), S98-S100.
Hannula, S. , Bloigu, R. , Majamaa, K. , Sorri, M. & Mäki-Torkko, E. (2011). Self-reported hearing problems among older adults: prevalence and comparison to measured hearing impairment. Journal of american academy of audiology, 22 (8), 550-559.
Van Laer, L. , Huyghe, J. R. , Hannula, S. , Van Eyken, E. , Stephan, D. A. , Mäki-Torkko, E. , Aikio, P. , Fransen, E. & et al. (2010). A genome-wide association study for age-related hearing impairment in the Saami. European Journal of Human Genetics, 18 (6), 685-693.
Wass, M. , Lyxell, B. , Sahlé, B. , Asker-Árnason, L. , Ibertsson, T. , Mäki-Torkko, E. , Hällgren, M. & Larsby, B. (2010). Cognitive skills and reading ability in children with cochlear implants.. Cochlear Implants International, 11 (Suppl 1:1-6), 395-398.
Huyghe, J. R. , Fransen, E. , Hannula, S. , Van Laer, L. , Van Eyken, E. , Mäki-Torkko, E. , Lysholm-Bernacchi, A. , Aikio, P. & et al. (2010). Genome-wide SNP analysis reveals no gain in power for association studies of common variants in the Finnish Saami. European Journal of Human Genetics, 18 (5), 569-574.
Hannula, S. , Mäki-Torkko, E. , Majamaa, K. & Sorri, M. (2010). Hearing in a 54- to 66-year-old population in northern Finland.. International Journal of Audiology, 49 (12), 920-927.
Lyxell, B. , Wass, M. , Sahlén, B. , Samuelsson, C. , Asker-Arnason, L. , Ibertsson, T. , Mäki-Torkko, E. , Larsby, B. & et al. (2009). Cognitive development, reading and prosodic skills in children with cochlear implants. Scandinavian Journal of Psychology, 50 (5), 463-474.
Ibertsson, T. , Hansson, K. , Mäki-Torkko, E. , Willstedt-Svensson, U. & Sahlen, B. (2009). Deaf teenagers with cochlear implants in conversation with hearing peers. International journal of language and communication disorders, 44 (3), 319-337.
Wass, M. , Ibertsson, T. , Lyxell, B. , Sahlén, B. , Hällgren, M. , Larsby, B. & Mäki-Torkko, E. (2008). Cognitive and linguistic skills in Swedish children with cochlear implants - measures of accuracy and latency as indicators of development. Scandinavian Journal of Psychology, 49 (6), 559-76.
Lyxell, B. , Sahlén, B. , Wass, M. , Ibertsson, T. , Larsby, B. , Hällgren, M. & Mäki-Torkko, E. (2008). Cognitive development in children with cochlear implants: relations to reading and communication. International Journal of Audiology, 47 (Suppl 2), S47-S52.
Huyghe, J. R. , Van Laer, L. , Hendrickx, J. , Fransen, E. , Demeester, K. , Topsakal, V. , Kunst, S. , Manninen, M. & et al. (2008). Genome-wide SNP-based linkage scan identifies a locus on 8q24 for an age-related hearing impairment trait. American Journal of Human Genetics, 83 (3), 401-407.
Van Laer, L. , Van Eyken, E. , Fransen, E. , Huyghe, J. R. , Topsakal, V. , Hendrickx, J. , Hannula, S. , Mäki-Torkko, E. & et al. (2008). The grainyhead like 2 gene (GRHL2), alias TFCP2L3, is associated with age-related hearing impairment. Human Molecular Genetics, 17 (2), 159-169.
Hansson, K. , Sahlén, B. & Mäki-Torkko, E. (2007). Can a 'single hit' cause limitations in language development?: A comparative study of Swedish children with hearing impairment and children with specific language impairment. International journal of language and communication disorders, 42 (3), 307-323.
Van Eyken, E. , Van Camp, G. V. , Fransen, E. , Topsakal, V. V. , Hendrickx, J. J. , Demeester, K. , Van de Heyning, P. , Mäki-Torkko, E. & et al. (2007). Contribution of the N-acetyltransferase 2 polymorphism NAT2*6A to age-related hearing impairment. Journal of Medical Genetics, 44 (9), 570-578.
Hendrickx, J. , Huyghe, J. R. , Demeester, K. , Topsakal, V. V. , Van Eyken, E. , Fransen, E. , Mäki-Torkko, E. , Hannula, S. & et al. (2007). Familial aggregation of tinnitus: a European multicentre study. B-ENT, 3 (Suppl 7), 51-60.
Uusimaa, J. , Moilanen, J. S. , Vainionpää, L. , Tapanainen, P. , Lindholm, P. , Nuutinen, M. , Löppönen, T. , Mäki-Torkko, E. & et al. (2007). Prevalence, segregation, and phenotype of the mitochondrial DNA 3243A>G mutation in children. Annals of Neurology, 62 (3), 278-287.
Van Eyken, E. , Van Laer, L. , Fransen, E. , Topsakal, V. , Hendrickx, J. , Demeester, K. , Van de Heyning, P. , Mäki-Torkko, E. & et al. (2007). The contribution of GJB2 (Connexin 26) 35delG to age-related hearing impairment and noise-induced hearing loss. Otology and Neurotology, 28 (7), 970-975.
Mäki-Torkko, E. , Brorsson, B. , Davis, A. , Mair, I. W. S. , Myhre, K. I. , Roine, R. P. , Parving, A. , Rosenhall, U. & et al. (2001). Hearing impairment among adults: extent of the problem and scientific evidence on the outcome of hearing aid rehabilitation. Scandinavian audiology. Supplementum, 30 (54).

Articles, reviews/surveys

Badache, A. , Hachem, H. & Mäki-Torkko, E. (2021). The perspectives of successful ageing among older adults aged 75+: a systematic review with a narrative synthesis of mixed studies. Ageing & Society.
Huttunen, K. , Erixon, E. , Löfkvist, U. & Mäki-Torkko, E. (2019). The impact of permanent early-onset unilateral hearing impairment in children: A systematic review. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 120, 173-183.

Conference papers

Karlsson, E. , Mäki-Torkko, E. , Widén, S. , Gustafsson, J. , Manchaiah, V. , Mahomed-Asmail, F. , Yerraguntla, K. & Granberg, S. (2021). Validation of the Brief (ICF) core set for hearing loss. Paper presented at American Auditory Society Scientific and Technology Meeting, Online, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA,March 4 - 6, 2021. Routledge.

Manuscripts

Karlsson, E. , Manchaiah, V. , Mäki-Torkko, E. , Granberg, S. , Gustafsson, J. & Widén, S. Hearing and Functioning in Everyday Life Questionnaire (HFEQ) : Construct validity, internal consistency reliability and floor and ceiling effects.
Karlsson, E. , Mäki-Torkko, E. , Granberg, S. , Widén, S. , Manchaiah, V. , Vinay, M. , Pichora-Fuller, K. , Selb, M. & et al. Hearing and Functioning in Everyday Life Questionnaire (HFEQ) : Development and Validation of an ICF-based Instrument.
Witte, E. , Smeds, K. , Ekeroot, J. , Köbler, S. & Mäki-Torkko, E. The development of speech-spectrum shaped real-world masker sounds for a phonemic discrimination test for people with hearing loss.
Witte, E. , Köbler, S. , Ekeroot, J. , Smeds, K. & Mäki-Torkko, E. The effect of accounting for specific trial difficulties in exact, approximate and corrected approximate methods for statistical significance testing of differences between speech audiometry scores.