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Investigation of the relationship between hyperacusis and auditory processing difficulties in individuals with normal hearing

Authors: Talha Cogen, Halide Cetin Kara, Eyyup Kara, Fatma Telci, Haydar Murat Yener

Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology | Issue 1/2024

Abstract

Purpose

This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of hyperacusis and auditory processing (listening) difficulties (APDiff) in normal-hearing young adults and to explore the relationship between these two conditions.

Methods

A total of 333 participants aged 18–24 underwent pure-tone audiometry tests and completed the Khalfa Hyperacusis Questionnaire (KHQ) and the University of Cincinnati Auditory Processing Inventory (UCAPI) online.

Results

Hyperacusis was identified in 26.43% of participants, and APDiff in 36.04%. A strong, positive correlation was found between KHQ and UCAPI scores (r = 0.603, p < 0.001). Logistic regression models indicated that hyperacusis significantly increased the likelihood of having APDiff (OR 7.688, p < 0.001).

Conclusion

Despite the high prevalence of hyperacusis and APDiff in young adults, few seek help from audiology clinics. Our findings highlight a significant link between hyperacusis and APDiff, emphasizing the need for screening protocols for auditory processing skills in young adults due to these conditions’ potential social and academic impacts.

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Title: Investigation of the relationship between hyperacusis and auditory processing difficulties in individuals with normal hearing
Authors: Talha Cogen
Halide Cetin Kara
Eyyup Kara
Fatma Telci
Haydar Murat Yener
Publication date: 11-10-2023
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology / Issue 1/2024
Print ISSN: 0937-4477
Electronic ISSN: 1434-4726
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-023-08269-2

2024 ASCO Annual Meeting

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Investigation of the relationship between hyperacusis and auditory processing difficulties in individuals with normal hearing

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

2024 ASCO Annual Meeting

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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