Questionnaires and checklists for central auditory processing screening used in Brazil: a systematic review

Area of Science:

• Audiology
• Neuroscience
• Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

• Listening relies on intricate peripheral and central auditory system interactions.
• Central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) encompasses deficits in auditory abilities.
• Behavioral questionnaires and checklists are recognized tools for screening individuals at risk for CAPD.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically identify and analyze Brazilian literature on questionnaires and checklists for central auditory processing screening.
• To assess the availability and characteristics of these screening tools in the Portuguese language within Brazil.

Main Methods:

• A comprehensive search of electronic databases and gray literature was conducted between June and August 2017.
• Search terms included "questionnaires," "auditory perception," and "Brazil."
• Inclusion criteria focused on Brazilian studies, translated/adapted/validated tools for Portuguese, and full-text availability.

Main Results:

• Out of 3664 initial publications, seven articles met the inclusion criteria for this systematic review.
• A significant scarcity of national literature on central auditory processing screening tools was identified.

Conclusions:

• The Auditory Processing Domains Questionnaire is the sole tool validated in Brazilian Portuguese for central auditory processing screening, published as a monograph.
• There is a critical need for further research with rigorous methodological standards in tool adaptation and validation.
• Developing and publishing new screening tools in accessible scientific databases is recommended to enhance clinical applicability and dissemination.