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Review
. 2022 Jul 26;43(2):58-65.
doi: 10.1055/s-0042-1749176. eCollection 2022 May.

Audiologic Assessment

Emily A Benson  1 , Jessica J Messersmith  2
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Review

Audiologic Assessment

Emily A Benson et al. Semin Hear. .

Abstract

Prior to the fitting of hearing aids, clinicians and patients must discuss the best treatment options for the physical and audiologic needs of the patients. To be able to confidently make these decisions, the clinician should complete a medical and audiological case history. Additionally, clinicians need accurate results from a comprehensive audiologic evaluation. The evaluation should include the following: pure-tone testing, word recognition testing, speech-in-noise testing, and loudness discomfort level measures. This article will outline the process and procedures for acquiring this information in line with the Audiology Practice Standards Organization (APSO) Guidelines for Adult Hearing Aid Fittings Standards 1 and 4. This article will also discuss how results can affect decision-making during the hearing aid selection and fitting process.

Keywords: audiologic testing; hearing; hearing aids.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest None declared.

Figures

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FDA “red flags” for hearing loss.
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AAO-HNS “red flags” for hearing loss.
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Decibel sensation level (dB SL) values that clinicians can use for presentation levels using the 2,000-Hz threshold.
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