Prevalence and risk factors for reduced sound tolerance (hyperacusis) in children

Hall, Amanda; Humphriss, Rachel; Baguley, David; Parker, Melanie; Steer, Colin

doi:10.3109/14992027.2015.1092055

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“…While it is not possible to generalize across studies of childhood hyperacusis, some data are available. Hall and colleagues [ 17 ] reported an epidemiological study in the UK, wherein children aged 11 years were asked about over-sensitivity or distress to particular sounds in a wider survey of hearing and tinnitus. Of the 7096 children involved, 3.7% responded affirmatively to being asked whether they, “ever experience over-sensitivity or distress to particular sounds?” This equates to one child in every typical UK classroom (about 30 children).…”

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Hyperacusis: major research questions

Baguley

Hoare

2018

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BackgroundHyperacusis is a troublesome symptom that can have a marked negative impact on quality of life.ObjectivesTo identify major research questions in hyperacusis.Materials and methodsReview of gaps in knowledge regarding hyperacusis, and where opportunities may lie to address these.ResultsEight major research questions were identified as priorities for future research. These were: What is the prevalence of hyperacusis in adults and children? What are the risk factors associated with hyperacusis? What is the natural history of hyperacusis? How is ‘pain hyperacusis’ perceived? What mechanisms are involved in hyperacusis? What is the relationship between hyperacusis and tinnitus? Can a questionnaire be developed that accurately measures the impact of hyperacusis and can be used as a treatment outcome measure? What treatments, alone or in combination, are effective for hyperacusis?ConclusionThis clinical/researcher-led project identified major research questions in hyperacusis. A further development to identify patient-prioritized research will follow.

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Section: Epidemiology and Natural Historymentioning

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Hyperacusis: major research questions

Baguley

Hoare

2018

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“…Widen and Erlandsson reported that 19.7% of late teenagers (16-19 years) and 14% of the early teenagers (13-15 years) were oversensitive to noise 44 . A study from Hall and colleagues found a prevalence of 3.7% in a much larger sample of 7097 11year old children 40 . Some authors reported that females seem to be more affected than males 44 ; while others that hyperacusis is more common in boys 40 .…”

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“…There is a growing awareness that, although more prevalent during adulthood, children also experience hyperacusis, often in association with audiological and developmental disorders 17,18,[39][40][41][42] . Data about prevalence and characteristics of this condition during early age are fragmented; estimated prevalence ranges between 3.2% and 17.1% of the general pediatric population 40,41,[43][44][45] . However, comparison studies of hyperacusis prevalence are difficult due to inadequacy and complexity of terminology and definitions.…”

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Hyperacusis in Children: A Preliminary Study on the Effects of Hypersensitivity to Sound on Speech and Language

Ralli

Greco

Altissimi

et al. 2018

The International Tinnitus Journal

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There is a growing awareness that children may experience hyperacusis, a condition that is often associated with behavioral and developmental disorders. This preliminary study was aimed to investigate the effects of hyperacusis alone on various components of speech and language in children without developmental disorders. This study was conducted on 109 children aged between 4 and 7 years attending kindergarten and primary school. Hyperacusis was assessed through behavioral observation of children and questionnaires for parents. Different components of speech and language were assessed through specific tests. Hyperacusis was diagnosed in fifteen children (13.8%); ten (66.7%) were attending primary school and five (33.3%) kindergarten. A significant difference between children with and without hyperacusis was found for tests evaluating the average number of words in a sentence and phonemic fluency; older children appeared to have more difficulties. Several differences in education profiles were found: parents of children with hyperacusis spent less time with their children compared to parents of children without hyperacusis. Our preliminary results suggest some difficulties in lexical access and the use of shorter sentences by children with hypersensitivity to sound; however, the small size of our sample and the largely unknown interactions between hyperacusis and developmental disorders suggest caution when interpreting these results. Further studies on larger samples are necessary to gain additional knowledge on the effects of hyperacusis on speech and language in children without developmental disorders.

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“…Hyperacusis occurs as a primary complaint but is also commonly associated with other conditions including tinnitus, head trauma, depression, dementia, post-traumatic stress syndrome and fibromyalgia 4. Current estimates suggest that hyperacusis is experienced by 3.7% of children,5 and up to 9.2% of adults in a general population,6 with only 2% formally diagnosed by a physician 7. Prevalence is particularly high in certain populations, for example, 65% of children and adults with Asperger’s syndrome or autism spectrum disorder,8 9 and 95% of children and young adults with Williams syndrome experience hyperacusis 10 11…”

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Identifying and prioritising unanswered research questions for people with hyperacusis: James Lind Alliance Hyperacusis Priority Setting Partnership

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ObjectiveTo determine research priorities in hyperacusis that key stakeholders agree are the most important.Design/settingA priority setting partnership using two international surveys, and a UK prioritisation workshop, adhering to the six-staged methodology outlined by the James Lind Alliance.ParticipantsPeople with lived experience of hyperacusis, parents/carers, family and friends, educational professionals and healthcare professionals who support and/or treat adults and children who experience hyperacusis, including but not limited to surgeons, audiologists, psychologists and hearing therapists.MethodsThe priority setting partnership was conducted from August 2017 to July 2018. An international identification survey asked respondents to submit any questions/uncertainties about hyperacusis. Uncertainties were categorised, refined and rephrased into representative indicative questions using thematic analysis techniques. These questions were verified as ‘unanswered’ through searches of current evidence. A second international survey asked respondents to vote for their top 10 priority questions. A shortlist of questions that represented votes from all stakeholder groups was prioritised into a top 10 at the final prioritisation workshop (UK).ResultsIn the identification survey, 312 respondents submitted 2730 uncertainties. Of those uncertainties, 593 were removed as out of scope, and the remaining were refined into 85 indicative questions. None of the indicative questions had already been answered in research. The second survey collected votes from 327 respondents, which resulted in a shortlist of 28 representative questions for the final workshop. Consensus was reached on the top 10 priorities for future research, including identifying causes and underlying mechanisms, effective management and training for healthcare professionals.ConclusionsThese priorities were identified and shaped by people with lived experience, parents/carers and healthcare professionals, and as such are an essential resource for directing future research in hyperacusis. Researchers and funders should focus on addressing these priorities.

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Prevalence and risk factors for reduced sound tolerance (hyperacusis) in children

Abstract: The prevalence of hyperacusis in the population of 11-year-old UK children is estimated to be 3.7%. It is more common in boys.

Cited by 26 publications

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Hyperacusis: major research questions

Hyperacusis: major research questions

Hyperacusis in Children: A Preliminary Study on the Effects of Hypersensitivity to Sound on Speech and Language

Identifying and prioritising unanswered research questions for people with hyperacusis: James Lind Alliance Hyperacusis Priority Setting Partnership

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