The Correlation Analysis Between the Spatial Hearing Questionnaire (Shq) and the Psychophysical Measurement of Spatial Hearing Publisher



Zamiri Abdollahi F¹ ; Delphi M² ; Delphi V²
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Published:2019

Abstract

The aim of the present study was examining the relationship between a psychophysical spatial hearing test (spatial word in noise test) and Spatial Hearing Questionnaire. Sixty-six adults (18–40 years old) were divided in three groups: normal subjects, subjects with mild and moderate hearing loss. Spatial word in noise test and Persian version of the spatial hearing questionnaire were evaluated and compared among these groups. According to Pearson’s test, there was a significant positive correlation between the scores of spatial word in noise test and Persian version of the Spatial Hearing Questionnaire in three groups (r = 0.64–0.89). Hearing loss can deteriorate spatial hearing ability. Both objective and subjective spatial hearing tests are shown to be effective in detecting spatial hearing disorder. © 2019, Association of Otolaryngologists of India.