| Initial development of a spatially separated speech-in-noise and localization training program. | |
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PMID: 20701836 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: This article describes the initial development of a novel approach for training hearing-impaired listeners to improve their ability to understand speech in the presence of background noise and to also improve their ability to localize sounds. DESIGN: Most people with hearing loss, even those well fit with hearing devices, still experience significant problems understanding speech in noise. Prior research suggests that at least some subjects can experience improved speech understanding with training. However, all training systems that we are aware of have one basic, critical limitation. They do not provide spatial separation of the speech and noise, therefore ignoring the potential benefits of training binaural hearing. In this paper we describe our initial experience with a home-based training system that includes spatially separated speech-in-noise and localization training. RESULTS: Throughout the development of this system patient input, training and preliminary pilot data from individuals with bilateral cochlear implants were utilized. Positive feedback from subjective reports indicated that some individuals were engaged in the treatment, and formal testing showed benefit. Feedback and practical issues resulted from the reduction of an eight-loudspeaker to a two-loudspeaker system. CONCLUSIONS: These preliminary findings suggest we have successfully developed a viable spatial hearing training system that can improve binaural hearing in noise and localization. Applications include, but are not limited to, hearing with hearing aids and cochlear implants. |
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Authors:
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Richard S Tyler; Shelley A Witt; Camille C Dunn; Wenjun Wang |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the American Academy of Audiology Volume: 21 ISSN: 1050-0545 ISO Abbreviation: J Am Acad Audiol Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-08-12 Completed Date: 2010-09-23 Revised Date: 2011-07-28 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9114646 Medline TA: J Am Acad Audiol Country: Canada |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 390-403 Citation Subset: IM |
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American Academy of Audiology. |
Affiliation:
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Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242-1078, USA. rich-tyler@uiowa.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Attention Audiology / instrumentation* Cochlear Implantation / rehabilitation* Cues Deafness / rehabilitation* Equipment Design Feedback Female Hearing Aids* Humans Male Middle Aged Perceptual Masking* Phonetics Pilot Projects Psychoacoustics Software Sound Localization* Speech Discrimination Tests* Speech Reception Threshold Test* Therapy, Computer-Assisted / instrumentation* |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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5 P50 DC00242/DC/NIDCD NIH HHS; M01-RR-59/RR/NCRR NIH HHS; P50 DC000242-17/DC/NIDCD NIH HHS |
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J Am Acad Audiol. 2010 Jun;21(6):364
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20701833
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