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Panting Liu1, Huiqin Zhu2, Mingxia Chen1
1School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Frontiers in Neurology
|September 9, 2021
Summary
Early identification of auditory processing disorder (APD) in children is crucial. Auditory electrophysiological testing aids in identifying APD characteristics, but further research is needed to validate screening methods.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Neuroscience
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) affects children's ability to interpret sounds.
- Early identification and intervention are vital for managing APD.
- Electrophysiological assessments offer objective measures for auditory pathway function.
Approach:
- Systematic review of electrophysiological studies on children with suspected APD.
- Searched major databases (PubMed, Cochrane, MEDLINE, Web of Science, EMBASE) up to May 2020.
- Evaluated 14 studies using established quality assessment tools.
Key Points:
- Seven electrophysiological techniques were identified: ABR, FFR, BI-ABR, MLR, CAEP, MMN, and P300.
- Electrophysiological tests can characterize auditory processing in children.
- Moderate quality of the reviewed literature was noted.
Conclusions:
- Auditory electrophysiological testing is valuable for identifying APD characteristics in children.
- Further investigation is required to determine the efficacy of specific electrophysiological methods for APD screening.
- Enhanced understanding of APD through objective measures can guide clinical practice.
Keywords:
auditory processingauditory processing disorderchildrenelectrophysiological testingscreeningsystematic review
