Development and validation of the Italian digit-in-noise test.

IF 2.1 4区医学 Q2 OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY

Acta Otorhinolaryngologica Italica Pub Date : 2024-12-01 DOI:10.14639/0392-100X-N3064

Pasquale Viola, Alessia Astorina, Antonio Mancuso, Giorgio Presti, Alfonso Scarpa, Carlo Baruffini, Giuseppe Chiarella

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Abstract

Objectives: This research aims to validate the digits-in-noise (DIN) test for the Italian language and develop a version capable of independently assessing both ears while maintaining acceptable administration times.

Methods: Individual digits from 0 to 9 in Italian were recorded and adjusted to equalise recognition probabilities. An iOS application (APP) was developed for the independent ear test using triplets in noise. The application incorporates a new proprietary adaptive procedure developed by Amplifon to minimise the number of steps required to determine the Speech Reception Threshold (SRT).

Thirty-nine subjects were recruited for equalisation of digits, 45 normal-hearing and 62 with various degrees of hearing loss for normative-data assessment.

Results: The results demonstrate the ability to determine a threshold value for normal hearing consistent with the existing literature and identify threshold values corresponding to the main World Health Organization hearing loss categories.

Conclusions: A DIN test for the Italian language has been developed and validated to evaluate the SRT of each ear individually. The adaptive algorithm optimises the necessary steps while maintaining acceptable test duration for both ears. Users can autonomously conduct the test using a standard personal iOS device (tablet or smartphone).

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意大利数字噪声测试的开发和验证。

目的：本研究旨在验证意大利语的噪声数字（DIN）测试，并开发一种能够在保持可接受的管理时间的同时独立评估双耳的版本。方法：记录意大利语中0 ~ 9的单个数字并进行调整，使识别概率相等。开发了一个iOS应用程序（APP），用于使用噪声中的三联体进行独立耳测试。该应用程序结合了Amplifon开发的一种新的专有自适应程序，以最大限度地减少确定语音接收阈值（SRT）所需的步骤数。39名受试者被招募用于手指均衡，45名听力正常，62名不同程度听力损失的受试者被招募用于标准数据评估。结果：结果表明，能够确定与现有文献一致的正常听力阈值，并识别与世界卫生组织主要听力损失类别相对应的阈值。结论：已经开发并验证了意大利语DIN测试，以单独评估每只耳朵的SRT。自适应算法优化了必要的步骤，同时保持双耳可接受的测试持续时间。用户可以使用标准的个人iOS设备（平板电脑或智能手机）自主进行测试。

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Acta Otorhinolaryngologica Italica OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY-

CiteScore

3.40

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10.00%

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审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Acta Otorhinolaryngologica Italica first appeared as “Annali di Laringologia Otologia e Faringologia” and was founded in 1901 by Giulio Masini. It is the official publication of the Italian Hospital Otology Association (A.O.O.I.) and, since 1976, also of the Società Italiana di Otorinolaringoiatria e Chirurgia Cervico-Facciale (S.I.O.Ch.C.-F.). The journal publishes original articles (clinical trials, cohort studies, case-control studies, cross-sectional surveys, and diagnostic test assessments) of interest in the field of otorhinolaryngology as well as clinical techniques and technology (a short report of unique or original methods for surgical techniques, medical management or new devices or technology), editorials (including editorial guests – special contribution) and letters to the Editor-in-Chief. Articles concerning science investigations and well prepared systematic reviews (including meta-analyses) on themes related to basic science, clinical otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery have high priority.