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[Hearing tests in a specialized practice].

A Parving1, F Clement

  • 1Audiologisk afdeling, H:S Bispebjerg Hospital. bbhaudap@pip.dknet.dk

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|April 25, 2000
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Audiometric evaluations from ENT practices often lack crucial information for hearing aid fitting. These screening audiometries showed significant deviations, suggesting they are insufficient for precise hearing aid selection.

Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Accurate audiological assessments are crucial for effective hearing aid (HA) fitting.
  • The quality of pre-fitting examinations in ENT practices can impact HA selection and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the quality of audiological examinations performed in ENT practices.
  • To assess the adequacy of these examinations as preparation for hearing aid fitting.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 113 referrals from ENT practices to an audiological department, including audiograms.
  • Evaluation of referral information relevance for HA fitting.
  • Comparison of pure-tone air-conduction hearing thresholds between ENT practices and audiological departments.

Main Results:

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  • Only one referral contained all necessary information for HA fitting.
  • Significant deviations in pure-tone air-conduction thresholds were observed between ENT practices and audiological departments across multiple frequencies (250 Hz-4 kHz).
  • Only 53% of average hearing thresholds (0.5-4 kHz) from ENT practices aligned within +/- 10 dB of audiological department measurements.

Conclusions:

  • Audiometric data from ENT practices, as presented in referrals, should be considered preliminary screening results.
  • The quality and consistency of these pre-fitting assessments are insufficient for direct use in hearing aid fitting.
  • Further standardization and quality control of ENT practice audiometries are recommended.