A systematic review and metanalysis of questionnaires used for auditory processing screening and evaluation

作者：Myrto Samara, Hung Thaï-Van, M. Ptok, Eleni Glarou, E. Veuillet, Simone Miller, Pierre Reynard, Helen Grech, Nattawan Utoomprurkporn, Afroditi Sereti, Doris‐Eva Bamiou, Vasiliki Iliadou · 发表于：Frontiers in Neurology · 年份：2023 · DOI：10.3389/fneur.2023.1243170 · 被引用次数：20 · 研究领域：Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation、Noise Effects and Management、Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics

The recognition of Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) as a distinct clinical condition that impacts hearing capacity and mental health has gained attention. Although pure tone audiometry is the gold standard for assessing hearing, it inadequately reflects everyday hearing abilities, especially in challenging acoustic environments. Deficits in speech perception in noise, a key aspect of APD, have been linked to an increased risk of dementia. The World Health Organization emphasizes the need for evaluating central auditory function in cases of mild hearing loss and normal audiometry results. Specific questionnaires play a crucial role in documenting and quantifying the difficulties faced by individuals with APD. Validated questionnaires such as the Children's Auditory Processing Performance Scale, the Fisher's Auditory Problems Checklist, and the Auditory Processing Domains Questionnaire are available for children, while questionnaires for adults include items related to auditory functions associated with APD. This systematic review and meta-analysis identified six questionnaires used for screening and evaluating APD with a total of 783 participants across 12 studies. The questionnaires exhibited differences in domains evaluated, scoring methods, and evaluation of listening in quiet and noise. Meta-analysis results demonstrated that individuals with APD consistently exhibited worse scores compared to healthy controls across all questionnaires. Additionally, comparisons with cli...