Journal article
The effective screening tools for detecting hearing loss in elderly population: HHIE-ST Versus TSQ
N Chayaopas, P Kasemsiri, P Thanawirattananit, P Piromchai, K Yimtae
BMC Geriatrics | BMC | Published : 2021
Abstract
Background: Globally increasing number of elders is concerned. Hearing loss process in older adults cannot be avoided. An effective screening tool for hearing loss is essential for proper diagnosis and rehabilitation, which can improve QOL in older adults. Methods: This prospective-diagnostic test study evaluates the diagnostic value of Thai version of the Hearing Handicap Inventory for Elderly Screening (HHIE-ST) and the Thai Single Question (TSQ) surveys in screening hearing disability in 1109 Thai participants aged 60 years and older in communities in four provinces in Thailand. The HHIE-ST consisted of 10 selected questions from the validated HHIE-Thai version. A TSQ survey was developed..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This research was supported by a grant from the Faculty of Medicine at Khon Kaen University and The Khon Kaen Ear, Hearing and Balance Research Group at Khon Kaen University in Thailand. The funder had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish or preparation of the manuscript.