Reports from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Add New Data to Research in Audiology (Transducer Variability in Speech-in-Noise Testing: Considerations Related to Stimulus Bandwidth).

A new report discusses research findings on audiology, specifically focusing on the variability of transducers used in speech-in-noise testing. The study conducted a literature review and found significant differences in test scores between headphones and insert phones. Participants with normal hearing using inserts had worse scores compared to those using headphones, while participants with hearing loss showed comparable scores across transducer types. The study emphasizes the importance of considering transducer type when interpreting test outcomes and highlights the need for standardized protocols and documentation in speech-in-noise testing. [Extracted from the article]