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HINT list equivalency using older listeners

W D Hanks1, G D Johnson

  • 1Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602-8651, USA.

Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research : JSLHR
|December 22, 1998
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The Hearing In Noise Test (HINT) lists are equivalent for older adults with hearing loss. These lists can reliably compare hearing aid performance and speech understanding in noise.

Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Sensorineural hearing impairment affects many older adults, impacting speech understanding.
  • Standardized tests are crucial for assessing hearing aid efficacy and auditory rehabilitation.
  • The Hearing In Noise Test (HINT) is a widely used tool for speech recognition assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the equivalency of 25 Hearing In Noise Test (HINT) lists.
  • To determine if HINT lists are suitable for older adults (60-70 years) with sensorineural hearing impairment.
  • To assess HINT list performance across different listening conditions, including speech in quiet and noise.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-four participants aged 60-70 with sensorineural hearing impairment were recruited.

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  • A Greco-Latin square design ensured balanced presentation of HINT lists across conditions.
  • Four conditions were tested: speech in quiet and speech in noise at 0, 90, and 270 degrees azimuth.

    • Main Results:

    • Overall mean scores varied from 29.9 dBA (quiet) to 63.4 dBA (noise at 0 degrees).
    • A significant difference was observed only between HINT Lists 13 and 16, attributed to listener audibility.
    • No significant differences were found across other HINT list comparisons in noise.

    Conclusions:

    • The 25 HINT lists demonstrate equivalency for older adults with similar hearing impairments.
    • HINT lists are suitable for relative measures, such as comparing aided vs. unaided speech recognition.
    • These findings support the use of HINT lists for evaluating hearing aid fitting and performance in this demographic.