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Simplified cochlear frequency selectivity assessment in normal-hearing and hearing-impaired listeners.
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International journal of audiology [Int J Audiol] 2024 May; Vol. 63 (5), pp. 326-333. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Apr 19. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Objective: The ear's spectral resolution or frequency selectivity (FS) is a fundamental aspect of hearing but is not routinely measured in clinical practice. This study evaluated a simplified FS testing procedure for clinical use by replacing the time-consuming two-interval forced choice (2IFC) method with method of limits (MOL) carried out using a custom-made software and consumer-grade equipment.<br />Design and Study Sample: Study 1 compared the FS measure obtained with MOL and 2IFC procedure at two centre frequencies (CFs) (1 and 4 kHz) in 21 normal-hearing listeners. Study 2 determined the FS measure using MOL at five CFs (0.5-8 kHz) in 32 normal-hearing and nine sensorineural hearing loss listeners and compared them with their thresholds in quiet.<br />Results: FS measurements with MOL and 2IFC methods were highly correlated and had statistically comparable intra-subject test-retest reliability. FS measures determined with MOL were reduced in the hearing-impaired compared to normal-hearing listeners at the CF corresponding to their hearing loss. Linear regression analysis showed significant relationship between FS deterioration and quiet threshold loss ( p < 0.0001, R <superscript>2</superscript> = 0.56).<br />Conclusions: The simplified and affordable FS testing method can be used alongside audiometry to provide additional information about the cochlear function.
- Subjects :
- Humans
Male
Female
Adult
Middle Aged
Young Adult
Reproducibility of Results
Case-Control Studies
Aged
Cochlea physiopathology
Acoustic Stimulation
Audiometry, Pure-Tone
Persons With Hearing Impairments psychology
Hearing
Predictive Value of Tests
Linear Models
Auditory Threshold
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural diagnosis
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural physiopathology
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural psychology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1708-8186
- Volume :
- 63
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- International journal of audiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 37073634
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/14992027.2023.2197146