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[Auditory steady-state response in the auditory evaluation: clinical application].

Josilene Luciene Duarte1, Kátia de Freitas Alvarenga, Tatiana Manfrini Garcia

  • 1Departamento de Fonoaudiologia, Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Universidade de São Paulo. josileneduarte@uol.com.br

Pro-Fono : Revista De Atualizacao Cientifica
|July 16, 2008
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The Auditory Steady State Response (ASSR) effectively estimates pure-tone audiometry thresholds across various frequencies, particularly for severe hearing loss. However, it should complement, not replace, behavioral auditory assessments.

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Area of Science:

  • Electrophysiology
  • Audiology
  • Neuroscience

Context:

  • Auditory Steady State Response (ASSR) is an electrophysiological test for hearing thresholds.
  • ASSR offers efficient bilateral ear assessment across multiple frequencies.
  • It can test hearing up to 125dB HL, characterizing residual hearing.

Purpose:

  • To assess the utility of ASSR in determining hearing thresholds for sensorineural hearing loss.
  • To compare ASSR results with Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA) across different hearing loss levels.

Summary:

  • 48 participants (7-30 years) with varying hearing loss underwent both PTA and ASSR at 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 kHz.
  • ASSR utilized modulated and dicotic stimulation for mild/moderate loss, and simple stimulation for others.
  • Significant correlation (p<0.01) was found between PTA and ASSR thresholds, especially in severe cases, though ASSR sometimes overestimated loss.

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Impact:

  • ASSR serves as a valuable complementary tool for estimating PTA thresholds.
  • Findings support ASSR's role in audiological assessments, particularly for individuals with hearing impairments.
  • This research aids in refining diagnostic protocols for hearing loss evaluation.