The Effect of a Words-In-Noise Training Method on Speech Perception in Noise of Children With Unilateral Hearing Loss

The Effect of a Words-In-Noise Training Method on Speech Perception in Noise of Children With Unilateral Hearing Loss Publisher

Khorshidi M¹ ; Rouhbakhsh N¹ ; Fatahi F¹ ; Yazdani N² ; Yaseri M³ ; Aarabi S¹

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1. Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2. Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3. Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Auditory and Vestibular Research Published:2023

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Background andAim: Despite more affordable and advanced technologies for early detection of congenital hearing loss, unilateral hearing loss is the prevalent form of hearing loss affecting school-aged children. This study aimed to examine the impact of Words-in-Noise (WIN) training on speech perception of noise in children with unilateral hearing loss. Methods: Thirteen children aged 8 to 12 years with unilateral hearing loss underwent a WIN training program in noise. The participants were tested before and after training on word identification in noise and cortical auditory evoked potentials. Results: A comparison of the mean signal-to-noise ratio 50% between pre-and post-training indicated that signal-to-noise ratio 50% score decreased after training sessions. WIN training reduced the latency in N1 and P2 waves in the Fz electrode and the N1 wave in the Pz electrode and increased the amplitude of the waves in the Fz and Pz electrodes. The observed data suggest that all participants’ performance improved on word identification in noise and some electrophysiological parameters. Cortical auditory evoked potentials components changes did not correlate with the WIN scores. Conclusion: The Persian version of the WIN training improved speech perception ability in the presence of competitive noise in children with unilateral hearing loss. Therefore, this software solution can partially solve speech comprehension problems with noise in these children. © 2023 Tehran University of Medical Sciences.

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MLA	Khorshidi M, et al.. "The Effect of a Words-In-Noise Training Method on Speech Perception in Noise of Children With Unilateral Hearing Loss." Auditory and Vestibular Research, vol. 32, no. 3, 2023, pp. 228-236.
APA	Khorshidi M, Rouhbakhsh N, Fatahi F, Yazdani N, Yaseri M, Aarabi S (2023). The Effect of a Words-In-Noise Training Method on Speech Perception in Noise of Children With Unilateral Hearing Loss. Auditory and Vestibular Research, 32(3), 228-236.
Chicago	Khorshidi M, Rouhbakhsh N, Fatahi F, Yazdani N, Yaseri M, Aarabi S. "The Effect of a Words-In-Noise Training Method on Speech Perception in Noise of Children With Unilateral Hearing Loss." Auditory and Vestibular Research 32, no. 3 (2023): 228-236.
Harvard	Khorshidi M et al. (2023) 'The Effect of a Words-In-Noise Training Method on Speech Perception in Noise of Children With Unilateral Hearing Loss', Auditory and Vestibular Research, 32(3), pp. 228-236.
Vancouver	Khorshidi M, Rouhbakhsh N, Fatahi F, Yazdani N, Yaseri M, Aarabi S. The Effect of a Words-In-Noise Training Method on Speech Perception in Noise of Children With Unilateral Hearing Loss. Auditory and Vestibular Research. 2023;32(3):228-236.
BibTex	@article{ author = {Khorshidi M and Rouhbakhsh N and Fatahi F and Yazdani N and Yaseri M and Aarabi S}, title = {The Effect of a Words-In-Noise Training Method on Speech Perception in Noise of Children With Unilateral Hearing Loss}, journal = {Auditory and Vestibular Research}, volume = {32}, number = {3}, pages = {228-236}, year = {2023} }
RIS	TY - JOUR AU - Khorshidi M AU - Rouhbakhsh N AU - Fatahi F AU - Yazdani N AU - Yaseri M AU - Aarabi S TI - The Effect of a Words-In-Noise Training Method on Speech Perception in Noise of Children With Unilateral Hearing Loss JO - Auditory and Vestibular Research VL - 32 IS - 3 SP - 228 EP - 236 PY - 2023 ER -

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