Test-retest reliability of the Greek Speech-in-babble test (SinB) as a potential screening tool for auditory processing disorder

Sofokleous, Valentinos; Marmara, Maria; Panagiotopoulos, Georgios K; Mouza, Stellina; Tsofidou, Maria; Sereti, Afroditi; Grigoriadi, Ioanna; Petridis, Εleftherios; Sidiras, Christos; Tsiourdas, Michael; Iliadou, Vasiliki Vivian

doi:10.1016/j.ijporl.2019.109848

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“…Audiometric testing for all participants for frequencies 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 kHz was completed before administering the SinB. Despite its initial administration with an adult population, the tool has been used successfully to test children for the diagnosis of auditory processing disorder [ 16 ] and has also been found to be highly reliable for screening purposes in differentiating between APD and typically developing participants in the laboratory and in practice [ 38 ]. In the present study the SinB has been used as a diagnostic tool.…”

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On the Difference of Scoring in Speech in Babble Tests

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Hearing is a complex ability that extends beyond the peripheral auditory system. A speech in noise/competition test is a valuable measure to include in the test battery when attempting to assess an individual’s “hearing”. The present study compared syllable vs. word scoring of the Greek Speech-in-Babble (SinB) test with 22 native Greek speaking children (6–12-year-olds) diagnosed with auditory processing disorder (APD) and 33 native Greek speaking typically developing children (6–12-year-olds). A three-factor analysis of variance revealed greater discriminative ability for syllable scoring than word scoring, with significant interactions between group and scoring. Two-way analysis of variance revealed SinB word-based measures (SNR50%) were larger (poorer performance) than syllable-based measures for both groups of children. Cohen’s d values were larger for syllable-based mean scores compared to word-based mean scores between groups for both ears. These findings indicate that the type of scoring affects the SinB’s resolution capacity and that syllable scoring might better differentiate typically developing children and children with APD.

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“…There is no French-speaking SpIN test for the screening of APD in adults. In children, a SpIN test has recently been described in Greek as an effective screening tool for abnormal auditory processing abilities [ 31 , 32 ]. For diagnostic purposes, recent guidelines from the French Society of Otorhinolaryngology and the French Society of Audiology have recommended the use of adaptive procedures establishing the 50% speech reception threshold in noise (SRT50) to obtain a rapid and standardized measurement [ 33 ].…”

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Adult Normative Data for the Adaptation of the Hearing in Noise Test in European French (HINT-5 Min)

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Decreased speech-in-noise (SpIN) understanding is an early marker not only of presbycusis but also of auditory processing disorder. Previous research has shown a strong relationship between hearing disorders and cognitive limitations. It is therefore crucial to allow SpIN testing in subjects who cannot sustain prolonged diagnostic procedures. The objectives of this study were to develop a rapid and reproducible version of the Hearing in Noise Test (HINT-5 min), and to determine its adult normative values in free-field and monaural or binaural headphone conditions. Following an adaptive signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) protocol, the test used a fixed noise level, while the signal level varied to reach the 50% speech reception threshold (SRT50). The speech material consisted of five lists of 20 sentences each, all recorded in European French. The whole semi-automated procedure lasted 5 min and was administered to 83 subjects aged 19 to 49 years with no reported listening difficulties. Fifty-two subjects were retested between 7 and 8 days later. For the binaural free-field condition, the mean SRT50 was −1.0 dB SNR with a standard deviation of 1.3 dB SNR. There was no significant difference between the results obtained at test and retest, nor was there any effect of listening condition, sex, or age on SRT50. The results indicate that the procedure is robust and not affected by any learning phenomenon. The HINT-5 min was found to be both a fast and reliable marker of the ability to understand speech in background noise.

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Psychometric Validation of a Hearing Screening Questionnaire for Preschoolers Based on Language Development Evaluation by Caregivers

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Introduction: This study aimed to validate three age-adjusted versions of a Hearing Screening Questionnaire for Preschoolers, in Brazilian Portuguese, based on parents' perception of their children's hearing and oral language. Methods: Psychometric validation was conducted on three questionnaires, each comprising nine items with Yes/No responses. Three items focused on hearing screening at birth, and six assessed hearing and oral language. The study included 152 parents and their children, who attended day care centers in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The children were categorized into three age bands: 12 to 18 months, 19 to 35 months, and 36 to 48 months. Audiological assessments, including tympanometry, transient-evoked otoacoustic emissions (TOAE) and pure-tone audiometry (when applicable), were performed on the children. In case of abnormal findings in the previous exams, auditory brainstem response (ABR) testing was conducted. Descriptive data, false alarm, and false-negative analyses were carried out. Results: Considering any type of hearing loss, whether unilateral or bilateral, the questionnaires showed a false-negative rate of 41.17% (7/17 children). However, when considering only bilateral hearing loss, the questionnaire showed a false alarm rate of 31.69% (45/142) and a false-negative rate of 30.0% (3/10). When focusing exclusively on sensorineural hearing loss, the questionnaire identified two children (1.31%), with a false-negative rate of 0% but a false-positive rate of 33.33%. Conclusion: Language-development oriented questionnaires allowed quick screening of potential hearing loss in preschoolers. This study found a robust hit rate with these questionnaires. Their validation signifies a promising and cost-effective tool for conducting hearing screenings in preschool children, especially in nations lacking a comprehensive school screening policy.The validated questionnaire affords an easy-to-apply, low-cost and effective instrument for preschool hearing screening.

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Test-retest reliability of the Greek Speech-in-babble test (SinB) as a potential screening tool for auditory processing disorder

Cited by 5 publications

References 30 publications

On the Difference of Scoring in Speech in Babble Tests

On the Difference of Scoring in Speech in Babble Tests

Adult Normative Data for the Adaptation of the Hearing in Noise Test in European French (HINT-5 Min)

Psychometric Validation of a Hearing Screening Questionnaire for Preschoolers Based on Language Development Evaluation by Caregivers

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