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The Speech Understanding in Noise (SUN) test effectively screens adults for hearing disability. This fast, easy test accurately identifies listening difficulties across various noise levels and age groups.

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  • Audiology
  • Speech-language pathology
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Hearing disability is a significant issue for adults and older adults.
  • Existing screening methods may have limitations in noisy environments.
  • A rapid and reliable screening tool for hearing in noise is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of the Speech Understanding in Noise (SUN) test for screening hearing disability in adults and older adults.
  • To assess the SUN test's performance across different ambient noise levels and age groups.
  • To determine the user-friendliness and time efficiency of the SUN test.

Main Methods:

  • The SUN test, a speech-in-noise test using consonant-vowel-consonant stimuli in a 3-alternative forced choice paradigm, was administered to nearly 1,300 Italian adults and older adults.
  • Participants were tested in both low and high ambient noise settings (up to 65 dB A).
  • Test outcomes were compared with pure-tone audiometry results, and performance was analyzed across different age groups and noise levels.

Main Results:

  • SUN test outcomes correlated well with pure-tone audiometry findings.
  • Test performance remained consistent in both low and high ambient noise conditions.
  • Age did not significantly impact test performance, with similar results in younger and older adults.
  • The mean test duration was approximately 40 seconds per ear, averaging under 2 minutes for both ears, even in individuals over 80.
  • Nearly 90% of subjects found the test easy or slightly difficult, and over 90% rated the overall experience as pleasant or neutral.

Conclusions:

  • The SUN test is a feasible, fast, and user-friendly tool for adult hearing screening.
  • Its reliability is not affected by ambient noise levels, making it suitable for diverse clinical and non-clinical settings.
  • The SUN test effectively differentiates hearing sensitivity and can be a valuable addition to hearing healthcare services.