Self-Perception of Hearing Difficulties and Quality of Life in Individuals with Hearing Loss
Objectives: To characterize the results of the Short Form Health Survey-36 (SF-36), Abbreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit (APHAB), and the Hearing Handicap Inventory for Adults (HHIA) questionnaires in individuals with mild to moderate sensorineural hearing loss and compare them with brainstem...
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| author | Adriana Neves de Andrade Andrea Soares Magdalena Beata Skarzynska Piotr Henryk Skarzynski Milaine Dominici Sanfins Daniela Gil |
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| description | Objectives: To characterize the results of the Short Form Health Survey-36 (SF-36), Abbreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit (APHAB), and the Hearing Handicap Inventory for Adults (HHIA) questionnaires in individuals with mild to moderate sensorineural hearing loss and compare them with brainstem auditory evoked potentials (BAEPs). Methods: There were 26 individuals with mild to moderate bilateral symmetrical sensorineural hearing loss who participated in the study. They were aged between 13 and 59 years old, right-hand preference, of both sexes, and were assigned to one of two groups according to the result of a BAEP test: normal (<i>n</i> = 16) or altered (<i>n</i> = 10). All subjects underwent a brief, cognitive screening battery and answered the SF-36, APHAB, and HHIA self-assessment questionnaires. For analysis of results, descriptive measures and inferential analysis were used. Results: On the SF-36 questionnaire, scores below 80 points were found in both groups, signifying minimal impact in the domains of pain, general health, vitality, and mental health compared to the other domains. The results of the APHAB questionnaire showed worse scores on the environmental noise subscale, and evaluation with the HHIA revealed a perception of severe restriction in participation in daily life activities. In a comparison between the groups, normal or abnormal BAEPs, no significant differences were found for any of the questionnaires. Conclusions: The results of the self-assessment questionnaires indicate that individuals with hearing loss can experience reduced quality of life, with limitations and restrictions for participation in daily living. The use of BAEPs as a criterion for dividing the groups was not effective in isolating the central component in the results of the self-assessment questionnaires. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f6c71d71538f41fea00a1679c16979ff2023-11-23T22:53:10ZengMDPI AGAudiology Research2039-43492022-09-0112552753810.3390/audiolres12050053Self-Perception of Hearing Difficulties and Quality of Life in Individuals with Hearing LossAdriana Neves de Andrade0Andrea Soares1Magdalena Beata Skarzynska2Piotr Henryk Skarzynski3Milaine Dominici Sanfins4Daniela Gil5Departamento de Fonoaudiologia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo 04023-062, BrazilDepartamento de Audiologia, Clínica Fonotom, São Paulo 01228-200, BrazilCenter of Hearing and Speech, 05-830 Kajetany, PolandInstitute of Sensory Organs, 05-830 Kajetany, PolandDepartamento de Neuroaudiologia, Centro de Eletrofisiologia e Neuroaudiologia Avançada—CENA, São Paulo 04515-030, BrazilDepartamento de Fonoaudiologia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo 04023-062, BrazilObjectives: To characterize the results of the Short Form Health Survey-36 (SF-36), Abbreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit (APHAB), and the Hearing Handicap Inventory for Adults (HHIA) questionnaires in individuals with mild to moderate sensorineural hearing loss and compare them with brainstem auditory evoked potentials (BAEPs). Methods: There were 26 individuals with mild to moderate bilateral symmetrical sensorineural hearing loss who participated in the study. They were aged between 13 and 59 years old, right-hand preference, of both sexes, and were assigned to one of two groups according to the result of a BAEP test: normal (<i>n</i> = 16) or altered (<i>n</i> = 10). All subjects underwent a brief, cognitive screening battery and answered the SF-36, APHAB, and HHIA self-assessment questionnaires. For analysis of results, descriptive measures and inferential analysis were used. Results: On the SF-36 questionnaire, scores below 80 points were found in both groups, signifying minimal impact in the domains of pain, general health, vitality, and mental health compared to the other domains. The results of the APHAB questionnaire showed worse scores on the environmental noise subscale, and evaluation with the HHIA revealed a perception of severe restriction in participation in daily life activities. In a comparison between the groups, normal or abnormal BAEPs, no significant differences were found for any of the questionnaires. Conclusions: The results of the self-assessment questionnaires indicate that individuals with hearing loss can experience reduced quality of life, with limitations and restrictions for participation in daily living. The use of BAEPs as a criterion for dividing the groups was not effective in isolating the central component in the results of the self-assessment questionnaires.https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4349/12/5/53sensorineural hearing lossauditory perceptionsurveys and questionnairesquality of lifeadulthearing |
| spellingShingle | Adriana Neves de Andrade Andrea Soares Magdalena Beata Skarzynska Piotr Henryk Skarzynski Milaine Dominici Sanfins Daniela Gil Self-Perception of Hearing Difficulties and Quality of Life in Individuals with Hearing Loss Audiology Research sensorineural hearing loss auditory perception surveys and questionnaires quality of life adult hearing |
| title | Self-Perception of Hearing Difficulties and Quality of Life in Individuals with Hearing Loss |
| title_full | Self-Perception of Hearing Difficulties and Quality of Life in Individuals with Hearing Loss |
| title_fullStr | Self-Perception of Hearing Difficulties and Quality of Life in Individuals with Hearing Loss |
| title_full_unstemmed | Self-Perception of Hearing Difficulties and Quality of Life in Individuals with Hearing Loss |
| title_short | Self-Perception of Hearing Difficulties and Quality of Life in Individuals with Hearing Loss |
| title_sort | self perception of hearing difficulties and quality of life in individuals with hearing loss |
| topic | sensorineural hearing loss auditory perception surveys and questionnaires quality of life adult hearing |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4349/12/5/53 |
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