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[Elaboration of a hearing disability scale]
D Cuda1, M Leante, M De Benedetto
1Divisione ORL, Ospedale S. Caterina Novella, Galatina, Lecce.
Summary
A new hearing disability questionnaire (SDU) effectively measures speech perception difficulties. Form A is recommended for easier scoring, with interview administration being faster and more accessible than self-report.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Speech-Language Pathology
Context:
- Hearing impairment affects millions globally.
- Accurate hearing disability assessment is crucial for rehabilitation.
Purpose:
- To develop and validate a multiple-choice questionnaire (SDU) for assessing hearing disabilities.
- To evaluate different administration modalities and questionnaire forms.
Summary:
- A 20-item questionnaire (SDU) was developed and tested on 123 adults with varying hearing loss.
- Factor analysis identified a key factor related to speech perception in challenging environments.
- The SDU demonstrated a strong correlation with hearing thresholds (r = .74).
- No significant differences were found between questionnaire forms (A vs. B) or administration methods (self-report vs. interview) in terms of score or variance.
- Interview administration was faster and more feasible for individuals with severe impairment or illiteracy.
Impact:
- The SDU is a valuable tool for hearing disability evaluation within aural rehabilitation programs.
- Its flexibility in administration (self-report or interview) and ease of use enhance applicability.
- The questionnaire provides a reliable measure of hearing disability, particularly concerning speech perception.