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[Various uncomfortable loudness thresholds, their correlation and use in general practice]
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenkranke, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.
Laryngo- Rhino- Otologie
|November 1, 1992
Summary
This study investigated loudness discomfort levels (LDL) in 97 patients with sensorineural hearing loss. Results indicate that incorporating various signal types, including monosyllables, is crucial for effective hearing aid fitting, especially with digital devices.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Hearing Science
- Signal Processing in Acoustics
Context:
- Sensorineural hearing loss affects loudness perception.
- Accurate loudness discomfort level (LDL) measurement is vital for hearing rehabilitation.
- Traditional hearing aid fitting may not fully account for diverse auditory signal discomfort.
Purpose:
- To investigate the relationship between loudness discomfort levels (LDL) for different signal types in individuals with sensorineural hearing loss.
- To compare LDLs for pure tones, narrow band noise, broad band noise, and monosyllables.
- To inform optimal hearing aid fitting strategies by considering various LDL measures.
Summary:
- Measurements of LDL were conducted on 97 patients with sensorineural hearing loss.
- Little difference was found between LDL for pure tones and narrow band noise.
- Broad band noise LDL correlated well with 250 Hz pure tone LDL, while monosyllables showed higher sound pressure levels (SPL).
Impact:
- Findings suggest that a comprehensive assessment of LDL across different signal types is necessary for modern hearing aid fitting.
- This is particularly important for optimizing the performance of digital hearing aids.
- Improved understanding of LDL can lead to more personalized and effective hearing solutions.