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. 2024 Feb;76(1):288-297.
doi: 10.1007/s12070-023-04146-w. Epub 2023 Aug 30.

A Survey on Screening and Diagnostic Criteria of Auditory Processing Disorders in India

Sandeep Kumar  1 , Chandni Jain  1
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A Survey on Screening and Diagnostic Criteria of Auditory Processing Disorders in India

Sandeep Kumar et al. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024 Feb.

Abstract

The current study aimed to determine the criteria used for screening and diagnosing cases with central auditory processing disorders (CAPD) in India. A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey design was used in the present study. A questionnaire was developed to determine the criteria used for screening and diagnosing CAPD across clinics in India. Responses were obtained from 83 participants from all over India. Results indicated that 78% of respondents were currently doing CAPD evaluation. In that, the majority of respondents (63%) had a predetermined minimum battery that was relatively adaptable depending on the case history and age of the patient. In screening, most respondents used a screening questionnaire (SCAP, 75%) and a screening test (STAP, 60%). In the diagnostic protocol, the most used tests by the respondents were masking level difference (MLD), repetition of words (RW), gap detection test (GDT), pitch pattern test (PPT), speech perception in noise (SPIN), digit span test (DST), dichotic digit test (DDT), binaural fusion test (BFT), auditory brainstem response (ABR), dichotic CV test (DCVT), and duration pattern test (DPT). The current study's result will help professionals choose the minimum test battery for diagnosing CAPD.

Keywords: CAPD test battery; Central auditory processing; Central auditory processing disorder.

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Conflict of interestThere is no conflict of interest to disclose.

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The framework of the survey procedure
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Pie chart depicting thenumber and percentage of participantswith various academic qualifications
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Pie chart depicting thenumber and percentageof participants with differentyears of experience in practicing audiology
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Pie chart depicting thenumber and percentage of type of setup in which the participantswere currently working
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Pie chart depicting the number and percentage of participants currently screening and diagnosing CAPD
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Pie chart depicting the number and percentage of participants using SCAP as a screening questionnaire
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Pie chart depicting the number and percentage of participants using STAP as a screening tool
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Bar graph depicting the percentage of participants using each CAPD test for diagnosis. The X-axis shows CAPD tests, and Y-axis shows the percentage of participants
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