Department of Hearing Studies Dr. S. R. Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech and Hearing, Bangalore, India.
J Int Adv Otol. 2023 Mar;19(2):87-92. doi: 10.5152/iao.2023.22752.
Aging enhances changes in the central and peripheral auditory systems. It is expected that older adults population would experience auditory processing deficits. Therefore, early identification of these individuals will help in making appropriate referrals, which in turn might help in early diagnosis and management of the problem.
Fifty-five participants diagnosed with hearing impairment were screened for the existence of auditory processing difficulties using Screening Checklist for Auditory Processing for Adults-Modified 2-point rating scale. The data were collected using direct interview and telephonic interview with the participant.
A total of 26 participants with bilateral symmetrical sensorineural hearing loss (47.3%) exhibited auditory processing difficulties.
It can be understood that all older adults with hearing impairment need to undergo screening using Screening Checklist for Auditory Processing for Adults. This will further help in deciding and customizing the management options required for each older adult with bilateral symmetrical sensorineural hearing loss.
随着年龄的增长，中枢和外周听觉系统的变化会更加明显。预计老年人群体将出现听觉处理缺陷。因此，早期识别这些个体将有助于进行适当的转介，这反过来又有助于早期诊断和处理问题。
使用改良的成人听觉处理障碍筛查清单 2 分评定量表，对 55 名被诊断为听力障碍的参与者进行听觉处理困难的筛查。数据通过直接采访和与参与者的电话采访收集。
共有 26 名双侧对称感音神经性听力损失的参与者（47.3%）表现出听觉处理困难。
可以理解的是，所有有听力障碍的老年人都需要使用成人听觉处理障碍筛查清单进行筛查。这将进一步有助于决定和定制每个双侧对称感音神经性听力损失的老年人所需的管理方案。
