Geriatrik populasyonda santral işitsel işlemlemenin değerlendirilmesi

Abstract

Introduction: C: The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the frequency auditory pattern recognition test (FAPRT) and the duration auditory pattern recognition test (DAPRT) have a place in the routine audiologic test battery for geriatric patients aged 60 years and older. Materials and Method: 88 ears of 44 patients (27 females and 17 males) aged 60 years and over were evaluated. Digital CD recordings of the Gaps-in-Noise (GIN) test (full version F.E. Musiek, Ph.D.Version 02.04.2003) were used to evaluate these patients. Results: A negative correlation was detected between increasing age and pure-tone hearing thresholds, discrimination scores, and FAPRT and DAPRT scores (p < 0.01). A positive correlation was found between aging, pure-tone threshold and speech dicrimination percentage, and FAPRT and DAPRT scores (p < 0.01). Moreover, discrimination percentages showed a positive correlation with FAPRT and DAPRT scores. Conclusion: A significant correlation was noted between FAPRT and DAPRT scores and classical auditory test battery scores. These results show that FAPRT and DAPRT can be included in the auditory test battery for the geriatric population.

Özet

Giriş: Bu çalışmanın amacı frequency auditory pattern recognition test (FAPRT) ve duration auditory pattern recognition test’in (DAPRT) 60 yaş ve daha yaşlı geriatrik hastalarda rutin odyolojik test bataryasında yer alabilecek testler olup olmadığını değerlendirmektir. Gereç ve Yöntem: 60 yaş ve üzerinde (27’si kadın 17’si erkek) olmak üzere 44 hastaya ait 88 kulak değerlendirildi. Bu hastaları değerlendirmede orijinal Gaps-in-Noise (GIN) testi (Full Version F.E.Musiek, Ph.D.Version 02,04,2003) dijital CD kayıtları kullanıldı. Bulgular: Artan yaş ile; saf ses işitme eşikleri, diskriminasyon skorları, FAPRT ve GAPRT skorları arasında negatif korelasyon tespit edildi (p