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Measurement and optimisation of the perceptual equivalence of the Dutch consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) word lists using synthetic speech and list pairs. 使用合成语音和词表对荷兰语辅音-元音-共振（CVC）词表的感知等效性进行测量和优化。

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International Journal of Audiology Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-07 DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2024.2306186

Sigrid Polspoel, Finn S Holtrop, Arjan J Bosman, Sophia E Kramer, Cas Smits

{"title":"Measurement and optimisation of the perceptual equivalence of the Dutch consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) word lists using synthetic speech and list pairs.","authors":"Sigrid Polspoel, Finn S Holtrop, Arjan J Bosman, Sophia E Kramer, Cas Smits","doi":"10.1080/14992027.2024.2306186","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14992027.2024.2306186","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: (1) to determine whether the standard Dutch word lists for speech audiometry are equally intelligible in normal-hearing listeners (Experiment 1), (2) to investigate whether synthetic speech can be used to create word lists (Experiment 1) and (3) to determine whether the list effect found in Experiment 1 can be reduced by combining two lists into pairs (Experiment 2).Design: Participants performed speech tests in quiet with the original (natural) and synthetic word lists (Experiment 1.). In Experiment 2, new participants performed speech tests with list pairs from the original lists constructed from the results of Experiment 1.Study samples: Twenty-four and twenty-eight normal-hearing adults.Results: There was a significant list effect in the natural speech lists; not in the synthetic speech lists. Variability in intelligibility was significantly higher in the former, with list differences up to 20% at fixed presentation levels. The 95% confidence interval of a list with a score of approximately 70% is around 10%-points wider than of a list pair.Conclusions: The original Dutch word lists show large variations in intelligibility. List effects can be reduced by combining two lists per condition. Synthetic speech is a promising alternative to natural speech in speech audiometry in quiet.","PeriodicalId":13759,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Audiology","volume":" ","pages":"35-42"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139702447","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effects of remote ear-nose-and-throat specialist assessment screening on self-reported hearing aid benefit and satisfaction. 远程耳鼻喉科专家评估筛查对自述助听器效益和满意度的影响。

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International Journal of Audiology Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2023-12-27 DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2023.2298506

Lene Dahl Siggaard, Henrik Jacobsen, Dan Dupont Hougaard, Morten Hoegsbro

{"title":"Effects of remote ear-nose-and-throat specialist assessment screening on self-reported hearing aid benefit and satisfaction.","authors":"Lene Dahl Siggaard, Henrik Jacobsen, Dan Dupont Hougaard, Morten Hoegsbro","doi":"10.1080/14992027.2023.2298506","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14992027.2023.2298506","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: To explore the impact of remote versus in-person ear-nose-and-throat (ENT) specialist screening before hearing treatment on self-reported hearing aid (HA) benefit and satisfaction among adult first-time HA users.Design: Participants were randomised to either remote or in-person ENT assessment before treatment initiation. Hearing ability, hearing quality, and treatment satisfaction were assessed pre- and post-HA treatment using the SSQ12, IOI-HA, and selected items from the 2021 Danish national Patient-Reported Experience Measures. Average daily HA usage was also recorded.Study sample: 751 adult potential first-time HA users with self-reported hearing impairment were included; 501 participants were remotely assessed in private or public audiological clinics, and 250 control group participants were assessed in-person by private ENT specialists. Of the 658 participants who completed the entire trial, 454 received HAs.Results: No significant post-treatment HA benefit differences were found between groups. Remotely assessed HA recipients in private clinics expressed slightly higher staff and waiting time satisfaction. Participants with normal hearing and mild/moderate hearing loss reported higher pre-treatment hearing ability and quality. No significant difference in average daily HA usage was observed between groups.Conclusions: Findings suggest that remote screening does not compromise patient-reported HA benefit and satisfaction when compared to in-person screening.","PeriodicalId":13759,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Audiology","volume":" ","pages":"25-34"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139039930","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Salvage therapy for refractory sudden sensorineural hearing loss (RSSNHL): a systematic review and network meta-analysis. 难治性突发性感音神经性听力损失（RSSNHL）的挽救疗法：系统综述和网络荟萃分析。

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International Journal of Audiology Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-01-22 DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2024.2303037

Chuan-Yi Lin, Chia-Hao Chang, Chen-Jung Chang, Jenq-Yuh Ko, Szu-Yuan Wu, Po-Hsiu Kuo

{"title":"Salvage therapy for refractory sudden sensorineural hearing loss (RSSNHL): a systematic review and network meta-analysis.","authors":"Chuan-Yi Lin, Chia-Hao Chang, Chen-Jung Chang, Jenq-Yuh Ko, Szu-Yuan Wu, Po-Hsiu Kuo","doi":"10.1080/14992027.2024.2303037","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14992027.2024.2303037","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Approximately 30-50% of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) patients show poor response to systemic steroid therapy. Additionally, the most appropriate treatment for patients with refractory sudden sensorineural hearing loss (RSSNHL) is unknown. This study aimed to explore the best treatment for RSSNHL.Design: Using a frequentist contrast-based model and PRISMA guidelines, this study compared five salvage regimes: intratympanic injection of steroids (ITS), hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy, post auricle steroid injection (PSI), ITS combined with HBO therapy, and continued systemic steroids.Study sample: We searched the PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases for randomised controlled trials and cohort studies comparing treatment regimens for RSSNHL.Results: Compared with the control group (no additional treatment), PSI and ITS demonstrated significant improvements. The mean hearing gain was greater after PSI (11.1 dB [95% CI, 4.4-17.9]) than after ITS (7.7 dB [95% CI, 4.8-10.7]). When a restricted definition of RSSNHL was used, the ITS + HBO therapy showed the largest difference in improvement for pure tone average compared with the control group (14.5 dB [95% CI, 4.2-25.0]).Conclusions: The administration of either PSI or ITS leads to the greatest therapeutic effect in patients with RSSNHL. However, a consensus on the definition of RSSNHL is needed.","PeriodicalId":13759,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Audiology","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139512359","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Hearing preservation in paediatric cochlear implantation with the Nucleus Slim Straight Electrode - our experience. 使用 Nucleus Slim Straight 电极进行小儿人工耳蜗植入术的听力保护--我们的经验。

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International Journal of Audiology Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-06 DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2024.2306191

Simone Schaefer, Mark Sladen, Jaya Nichani, Kerri Millward, Morag Lockley, Martin O'Driscoll, Karolina Kluk, Iain A Bruce

{"title":"Hearing preservation in paediatric cochlear implantation with the Nucleus Slim Straight Electrode - our experience.","authors":"Simone Schaefer, Mark Sladen, Jaya Nichani, Kerri Millward, Morag Lockley, Martin O'Driscoll, Karolina Kluk, Iain A Bruce","doi":"10.1080/14992027.2024.2306191","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14992027.2024.2306191","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: to evaluate the levels of successful hearing preservation and preservation of functional hearing following cochlear implantation (HPCI) in children using the Cochlear Nucleus® Slim Straight Electrode (SSE).Design: retrospective case note review of paediatric HPCI cases in our CI centre from 2013 to 2023. Inclusion criteria were attempted hearing preservation surgery, SSE used for implantation, pre-operative hearing thresholds ≤80dBHL at 250 Hz, CI before 18 years of age. Patients were excluded if no postoperative unaided PTA was obtained (poor attendance). Primairy outcome was hearing preservation using the HEARRING group formula; secondary outcome was residual functional hearing (≤80dBHL at 250 Hz/<90dB LFPTA).Study sample: 56 patients with 94 CI's were included for review.Results: Hearing preservation was achieved in 94.7% (89/94) of ears and complete preservation in 72% (68/94)). Average functional hearing was preserved in 89% using both criteria for preservation. Long-term follow up data was available for 36 ears (average 35.2 months), demonstrating 88.9% (32/36) complete preservation.Conclusion: We have reliably achieved and maintained a high success rate of HPCI using the SSE in our paediatric population. The field of HPCI would benefit from unification of outcome reporting in order to optimise the evidence available to professionals, patients and their carers.","PeriodicalId":13759,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Audiology","volume":" ","pages":"51-58"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139691741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Comparison of subjective self-reported hearing and objective speech-in-noise perception as predictors of social isolation and loneliness in adults 60 years and older. 60岁及以上成年人主观自我报告听力和客观噪音言语感知作为社会隔离和孤独预测因素的比较

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International Journal of Audiology Pub Date : 2024-12-24 DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2024.2442735

Rayna Adachi, Brandon T Paul

{"title":"Comparison of subjective self-reported hearing and objective speech-in-noise perception as predictors of social isolation and loneliness in adults 60 years and older.","authors":"Rayna Adachi, Brandon T Paul","doi":"10.1080/14992027.2024.2442735","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14992027.2024.2442735","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Hearing decline in ageing increases the risk of loneliness and social isolation. This correlation is most often observed when hearing is measured by subjective self-report, and less often for objectively measured speech listening ability, raising questions about differences between self-assessments and behavioural performance. This study compared self-reported hearing ability and objective speech-in-noise performance as predictors of loneliness and social isolation in adults older than 60.Design: This was an observational, cross-sectional online study. Participants were instructed to complete a speech-in-noise task to measure objective listening ability, as well as four questionnaires that measured subjective self-rated hearing, feelings of loneliness, perceived social support, and depression and anxiety.Study sample: One-hundred fifteen individuals aged above 60 with no treated hearing loss.Results: No correlation was found between loneliness scores and subjective self-rated hearing or objective speech-in-noise perception after adjusting demographic variables and overall psychological distress (anxiety and depression). However, self-rated hearing was positively correlated with social support when anxiety/depression scores were low. When anxiety/depression scores were high, this relationship was attenuated. Objective speech-in-noise perception did not correlate with perceived social support.Conclusions: Self-rated hearing ability positively predicts ratings of social support in older adults with low levels of psychological distress.","PeriodicalId":13759,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Audiology","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142882005","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Auditory brainstem response thresholds and functional hearing: implications for cochlear implant candidacy. 听觉脑干反应阈值和功能性听力：对人工耳蜗候选资格的影响。

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International Journal of Audiology Pub Date : 2024-12-23 DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2024.2445076

Laura Jacxsens, Emilie Cardon, Hanne Blancke, Annick Gilles, Griet Mertens, Anouk Hofkens-Van den Brandt, Vincent Van Rompaey, Marc J W Lammers

{"title":"Auditory brainstem response thresholds and functional hearing: implications for cochlear implant candidacy.","authors":"Laura Jacxsens, Emilie Cardon, Hanne Blancke, Annick Gilles, Griet Mertens, Anouk Hofkens-Van den Brandt, Vincent Van Rompaey, Marc J W Lammers","doi":"10.1080/14992027.2024.2445076","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14992027.2024.2445076","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: This study assessed the relevance of auditory brainstem response (ABR) thresholds in evaluating cochlear implantation (CI) candidacy by studying their correlation with functional hearing in patients with sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL).Design and study sample: In this retrospective study, we examined correlations between ABR thresholds, speech perception scores in quiet and pure-tone audiometry in 191 adults. We compared these correlations between individuals with different degrees of SNHL to discern differences in potential CI candidates and individual with less severe SNHL.Results: A significant negative correlation was found between ABR thresholds and unaided speech perception scores at 70 dB SPL (R = -0.397, Pcorr<0.0001). For patients scoring 50% or higher on speech audiometry, a significant correlation was observed (R = -0.604, Pcorr<0.004), but not for those scoring less than 50% (R = -0.168, Pcorr=0.084). In the subgroup with ABR thresholds better than 60 dB nHL, a moderate correlation was observed (R = -0.575, Pcorr = 0.032), which was not significant in patients with ABR thresholds of 60 dB nHL or worse (R = -0.175, Pcorr = 0.084).Conclusions: In patients with severe hearing loss (speech perception <50% or ABR thresholds ≥60 dB nHL), the ABR threshold does not correlate with speech perception, limiting its clinical validity for functional auditory performance or CI candidacy evaluation.","PeriodicalId":13759,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Audiology","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142876980","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Hearing aid adoption rates among adults without hearing aid experience in an audiology clinic before and after price unbundling. 价格分拆前后在听力学诊所无助听器经验的成年人的助听器采用率。

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International Journal of Audiology Pub Date : 2024-12-23 DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2024.2443532

Erin M Picou, Rebecca Wiacek, Todd A Ricketts, Richard A Roberts

{"title":"Hearing aid adoption rates among adults without hearing aid experience in an audiology clinic before and after price unbundling.","authors":"Erin M Picou, Rebecca Wiacek, Todd A Ricketts, Richard A Roberts","doi":"10.1080/14992027.2024.2443532","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14992027.2024.2443532","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate a policy-related factor and patient-related factors that might affect hearing aid adoption for adults, specifically price unbundling, and demographic and audiologic factors, respectively.Design: Retrospective data from hearing aid consultation appointments in an audiology clinic in a medical centre were examined. Appointments were conducted between 2019 and 2023, capturing visits when services and devices were charged using a model that was bundled (2019-2022) and unbundled (2023). In the unbundled model, a separate fee was charged for the consultation appointment.Study sample: Adults (n = 5186) without hearing aid experience who completed a hearing aid consultation appointment.Results: After unbundling, a higher percentage of consultation appointments resulted in hearing aid adoptions (increased from 53% to 65%), despite a decline in the number of hearing aid consultation appointments. The absolute number of hearing aid adoptions per provider did not change over time. Also stable were reasons for hearing aid non-adoption; they were primarily related to lack of perceived hearing difficulty.Conclusions: By unbundling and charging specifically for hearing aid consultation appointments, hearing aid consultations can be made more efficient, decreasing time spent with patients who do not need consultation services without negatively impacting revenue.","PeriodicalId":13759,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Audiology","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142876981","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Classification performance of Spanish and English word recognition testing to identify cochlear implant candidates. 识别人工耳蜗候选人的西班牙语和英语单词识别测试的分类性能。

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International Journal of Audiology Pub Date : 2024-12-17 DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2024.2427854

Sandra L Velandia, Sandra M Prentiss, Diane M Martinez, Chrisanda M Sanchez, Denise Laffitte-Lopez, Hillary A Snapp

{"title":"Classification performance of Spanish and English word recognition testing to identify cochlear implant candidates.","authors":"Sandra L Velandia, Sandra M Prentiss, Diane M Martinez, Chrisanda M Sanchez, Denise Laffitte-Lopez, Hillary A Snapp","doi":"10.1080/14992027.2024.2427854","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14992027.2024.2427854","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: To explore the effects of language on word recognition ability and associated access to cochlear implants in Spanish- and English-speakers with hearing loss.Design: Retrospective chart review.Study sample: The study included 1411 English and Spanish-speaking adults with sensorineural hearing loss. Word recognition as a function of pure-tone average was evaluated by test language. Sensitivity and specificity of word recognition testing performed using the NU-6 and Spanish Bisyllables in discriminating between cochlear implant and non-cochlear implant candidates were analysed.Results: Spanish-speakers had significantly poorer thresholds compared to English-speakers, yet significantly better word recognition, t(2763) = 1.86, p < 0.05. The effect of test language on word recognition increased with increasing hearing loss severity, F(3, 2762) = 6.03, p < 0.001, partial η2 = .007. The sensitivity and specificity of word recognition testing were 93% and 74% respectively for Spanish, and 95% and 75%, respectively, for English word recognition tests in meeting referral criteria for cochlear implant evaluation.Conclusions: Based on classification performance analysis, Spanish and English word recognition measures exhibit comparable effectiveness in referring patients for cochlear implant evaluation. While Spanish-language measures yielded better performance, this does not result in a significant difference in referral rates for Spanish versus English speakers for unaided word recognition scores of 60% or less.","PeriodicalId":13759,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Audiology","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142835623","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Reliability of connectivity for the assessment of hearing perception in cochlear implant recipients. 用于评估人工耳蜗植入者听力感知的连接可靠性。

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International Journal of Audiology Pub Date : 2024-12-16 DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2024.2433076

Davide Brotto, Dolores Catelan, Margherita Pegolo, Gino Marioni, Nicole Galoforo, Flavia Sorrentino, Annibale Biggeri, Elisa Lovato, Cosimo De Filippis, Patrizia Trevisi

{"title":"Reliability of connectivity for the assessment of hearing perception in cochlear implant recipients.","authors":"Davide Brotto, Dolores Catelan, Margherita Pegolo, Gino Marioni, Nicole Galoforo, Flavia Sorrentino, Annibale Biggeri, Elisa Lovato, Cosimo De Filippis, Patrizia Trevisi","doi":"10.1080/14992027.2024.2433076","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14992027.2024.2433076","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The cochlear implant (CI) is the gold standard treatment for profound hearing loss with insufficient hearing aid benefit. Using regular words and sentences as verbal stimuli showed a ceiling effect in patients with optimal perceptual abilities. The objectives of the study were: (1) to evaluate the reliability of auditory perception through connectivity, comparing it to the regular audiometry in soundbooth and (2) to analyse the use of logatomes to better assess the perceptual abilities of high-performing patients.Design and study sample: Cross sectional analytic study.Study sample: A total of 32 CI patients with high auditory performances underwent pure-tone and speech audiometry in two methods: (1) in an audiometric booth and (2) via direct streaming to the processor using a connectivity system. Correlation and concordance analyses were performed.Results: Pure-tone audiometry showed a low correlation between the two methods. Speech audiometry revealed a high correlation at 30 dB HL but a low concordance between the two instruments. The evaluation through connectivity showed better results in pure-tone and speech audiometry than those of regular audiometry in soundbooth. The use of logatomes was useful for discriminating patients with better performances.Conclusions: Connectivity might be considered a useful additional method to assess the performance of CI recipients.","PeriodicalId":13759,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Audiology","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142828468","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Automated pure-tone audiometry using true wireless stereo earbuds with active noise control. 自动纯音测听使用真正的无线立体声耳塞与主动噪声控制。

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International Journal of Audiology Pub Date : 2024-12-13 DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2024.2428854

Hengzhi Zhou, Huali Zhou, Zhenyu Guo, Qinglin Meng

{"title":"Automated pure-tone audiometry using true wireless stereo earbuds with active noise control.","authors":"Hengzhi Zhou, Huali Zhou, Zhenyu Guo, Qinglin Meng","doi":"10.1080/14992027.2024.2428854","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14992027.2024.2428854","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Automated pure-tone audiometry (PTA) conducted outside a sound booth is heavily affected by environmental noise. This study aims to evaluate the performance of an automated PTA system, employing commercially available true wireless stereo earbuds with active noise cancellation (ANC) in noisy environments.Design: The electroacoustic characteristics of earbuds are thoroughly evaluated. Hearing thresholds were measured by ANC earbuds and TDH-39 in three noise levels and two types of noise.Study sample: 21 normal-hearing participants for calibration and 22 participants below mild hearing loss for evaluation experiments.Results: The average absolute differences between hearing thresholds measured via the standard manual audiometer in quiet and the automated PTA in various noise conditions, across octave frequencies ranging from 125 to 8000 Hz, were as follows: 5.2 (quiet environment without ANC), 5.4 (40 dBA pink noise with ANC), and 9.3 dB (55 dBA pink noise with ANC).Conclusion: ANC can mitigate the impact of low-frequency noise (below 1000 Hz) on the accuracy of hearing level measurements, aligning with trends observed in objective experimental results. However, the influence of ANC on output levels warrants serious consideration in further practices.","PeriodicalId":13759,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Audiology","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142817359","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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