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Identification of pseudohypacusis using speech recognition thresholds

R S Schlauch1, K D Arnce, L M Olson

  • 1Department of Communication Disorders, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.

Ear and Hearing
|June 1, 1996
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Procedural variations significantly impact pure-tone average-spondee threshold (PTA-SRT) agreement in pseudohypacusis. Employing ascending SRT and descending PT procedures is recommended for effective pseudohypacusis screening.

Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Hearing Science
  • Psychophysics

Background:

  • Pseudohypacusis, or feigned hearing loss, presents diagnostic challenges in audiology.
  • Variations in pure-tone threshold (PT) and speech reception threshold (SRT) measurement procedures can influence test results.
  • Understanding these procedural effects is crucial for accurate hearing loss assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how different procedural variations affect the agreement between pure-tone average (PTA) and spondee threshold (SRT) in individuals feigning hearing loss (pseudohypacusis).
  • To develop a theoretical explanation for observed threshold discrepancies.
  • To create an effective screening tool for identifying pseudohypacusis based on PTA-SRT differences.

Main Methods:

  • Normally hearing participants simulated hearing loss.

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  • Three experimental groups were tested with varying combinations of ascending and descending procedures for pure-tone testing and SRT measurement.
  • Data were analyzed to compare PTA-SRT agreement across different procedural conditions.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant differences in PTA-SRT agreement were observed across the three procedural groups (mean differences of 10.6 dB, 2.3 dB, and 41.6 dB).
    • A two-frequency PTA was found to be more effective for identifying pseudohypacusis than a three-frequency PTA in cooperative patients with actual hearing loss.
    • Results suggest a 'loudness bias' influencing threshold measurements.

    Conclusions:

    • Procedural variations, particularly the direction of testing (ascending vs. descending), significantly influence PTA-SRT agreement.
    • A loudness bias appears to contribute to the observed discrepancies.
    • Recommends using an ascending procedure for SRT and a descending procedure for PT thresholds to enhance the effectiveness of pseudohypacusis screening tests.