Fig. 6

Univariate analysis of the LMM for NVC Z score in PLSND children with CWMLs. Univariate analysis identified 12 potential prognostic factors, including Scheltens score, preoperative SIR score, cesarean section, CI device, preoperative Z score, assessment time (rehabilitation duration), CI center, and rehabilitation facility. The dark blue variables to the left of the zero line represent candidate risk factors, while the dark red variables to the right of the zero line represent candidate protective factors. β, the regression coefficient; .L, the linear term of this ordinal variable; .Q, the quadratic term of this ordinal variable; ASSR, auditory steady-state response; CAP, Categories of Auditory Performance; SIR, Speech Intelligibility Rating; C1–C4, cochlear implantation center pseudonyms; R1-R10, rehabilitation facility pseudonyms. LMM, linear mixed model; NVC, non-verbal cognition; PLSND, prelingual sensorineural deafness; CWMLs, cerebral white matter lesions. ˙p < 0.1, *p < 0.05, **p < 0.01, ***p < 0.001.