The Oldenburg Hearing Health Record (OHHR)

Area of Science:

• Audiology
• Hearing Science
• Gerontology

Background:

• Hearing health involves both objective auditory function and subjective daily life experiences.
• A comprehensive understanding requires integrating objective measures with lived hearing experiences.
• The Oldenburg Hearing Health Record (OHHR) was created to bridge this gap.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce the Oldenburg Hearing Health Record (OHHR) as a unified, open-access resource.
• To detail the components and demographics of the OHHR dataset.
• To highlight the dataset's utility for cross-disciplinary research in hearing health.

Main Methods:

• The OHHR dataset comprises data from 581 adults (18-86 years) with varying hearing loss.
• Data collection occurred between 2013-2015 at Hörzentrum Oldenburg.
• Included assessments: audiometric tests (PTA, LS, SIN), self-reports (difficulties, lifestyle, technology), and cognitive tests (DemTect, Vocabulary).

Main Results:

• The OHHR dataset provides a rich, multi-dimensional view of hearing health.
• It includes objective hearing measures, subjective reports, and cognitive function data.
• The data spans a wide age range and varying degrees of hearing loss.

Conclusions:

• The OHHR is a valuable, relevant resource for current clinical and research applications.
• It facilitates cross-disciplinary studies linking hearing ability, cognition, and quality of life.
• The dataset supports advancements in personalized hearing healthcare and precision medicine.