Measuring Temporal Resolution (Release of Masking) with a Hughson-Westlake Up-Down Instead of a Békèsy-Tracking Procedure

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (06) ◽  
pp. 563-571 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koenraad S. Rhebergen ◽  
Thamar E.M. van Esch ◽  
Wouter A. Dreschler
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Speech Perception ◽  
Temporal Resolution ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Clinical Test ◽  
Rank Tests ◽  
Pure Tone Audiogram ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
Golden Standard ◽  
Clinical Interest

Background: A temporal resolution test in addition to the pure-tone audiogram may be of great clinical interest because of its relevance in speech perception and expected relevance in hearing aid fitting. Larsby and Arlinger developed an appropriate clinical test, but this test uses a Békèsy-tracking procedure for estimating masked thresholds in stationary and interrupted noise to assess release of masking (RoM) for temporal resolution. Generally the Hughson-Westlake up-down procedure is used in the clinic to measure the pure-tone thresholds in quiet. A uniform approach will facilitate clinical application and might be appropriate for RoM measurements as well. Because there is no golden standard for measuring the RoM in the clinic, we examine in the present study the Hughson-Westlake up-down procedure to measure the RoM and compare the results with the Békèsy-tracking procedure. Purpose: The purpose of the current study was to examine the differences between a Békèsy-tracking procedure and the Hughson-Westlake up-down procedure for estimating masked thresholds in stationary and interrupted noise to assess RoM. Research Design: RoM is assessed in eight normal-hearing (NH) and ten hearing-impaired (HI) listeners through both methods. Results from both methods are compared with each other and with predicted thresholds from a model. Data Analysis: Wilcoxon signed-rank tests, paired t tests. Results: Some differences between the two methods were found. We used a model to quantify the results of the two measurement procedures. The results of the Hughson-Westlake procedure were clearly better in agreement with the model than the results of the Békèsy-tracking procedure. Furthermore, the Békèsy-tracking procedure showed more spread in the results of the NH listeners than the Hughson-Westlake procedure. Conclusions: The Hughson-Westlake procedure seems to be an applicable alternative for measuring RoM for temporal resolution in the clinical audiological practice.

Relationship between pure-tone audiogram findings and speech perception among older Japanese persons

2017 ◽  
Vol 138 (2) ◽  
pp. 140-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yukihide Maeda ◽  
Soshi Takao ◽  
Akiko Sugaya ◽  
Yuko Kataoka ◽  
Shin Kariya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Speech Perception ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Pure Tone Audiogram

Speech Reception in Reverberation Related to Temporal Resolution

1990 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 181-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wouter A. Dreschler ◽  
A. Rens Leeuw
Keyword(s):  
Speech Recognition ◽  
Temporal Resolution ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Octave Band ◽  
Pure Tone Audiogram ◽  
Temporal Properties ◽  
Speech Reception ◽  
Resolution Factor ◽  
Wideband Noise ◽  
Independent Parameters

In this study, the influence of temporal properties of the auditory system on speech recognition, either in noise or in both noise and reverberation, has been investigated. Temporal resolution parameters consisted of both the temporal resolution factor (TRF) and the minimum detectable gap (MDG). TRFs were measured for probe-tone frequencies of 500, 1000, and 3000 Hz; MDGs were measured for octave-band noises centered at 500, 1000, and 3000 Hz and for a wideband noise. TRF and MDG proved to be rather independent parameters of temporal resolution. For both temporal-resolution parameters, there was considerable overlap between the performance of the normal-hearing and hearing-impaired listeners. A correlation analysis shows that MDG for wideband noise is related to speech recognition in reverberation. However, there is a mutual dependence of speech recognition and MDG on the pure-tone audiogram.

Misophonia: An Evidence-Based Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 685-690
Author(s):  
C. S. Vanaja ◽  
Miriam Soni Abigail
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Case History ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Management Option ◽  
Pure Tone Audiogram

Purpose Misophonia is a sound tolerance disorder condition in certain sounds that trigger intense emotional or physiological responses. While some persons may experience misophonia, a few patients suffer from misophonia. However, there is a dearth of literature on audiological assessment and management of persons with misophonia. The purpose of this report is to discuss the assessment of misophonia and highlight the management option that helped a patient with misophonia. Method A case study of a 26-year-old woman with the complaint of decreased tolerance to specific sounds affecting quality of life is reported. Audiological assessment differentiated misophonia from hyperacusis. Management included retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy based on the principles described by P. J. Jastreboff and Jastreboff (2014). A misophonia questionnaire was administered at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of therapy. Results A detailed case history and audiological evaluations including pure-tone audiogram and Johnson Hyperacusis Index revealed the presence of misophonia. The patient benefitted from intervention, and the scores of the misophonia questionnaire indicated a decrease in the severity of the problem. Conclusions It is important to differentially diagnose misophonia and hyperacusis in persons with sound tolerance disorders. Retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy can help patients who suffer from misophonia.

Oto Acoustic Emissions (OAE): the shape-similarity of pure-tone audiogram and OAE-gram

1999 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 377-383
Author(s):  
G. A. van zanten ◽  
A. van de sande ◽  
M. P. brocaar
Keyword(s):  
Pure Tone ◽  
Acoustic Emissions ◽  
Shape Similarity ◽  
Pure Tone Audiogram

scholarly journals An open label single arm prospective clinical study on Vatagajankusharasa with Pippali Churna and Manjishta Kwatha as Anupana in Viswachi (cervical spondylosis)

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (01) ◽  
pp. 73-80
Author(s):  
Moh Gulfam ◽  
Totad Muttappa ◽  
Neelam Bisht ◽  
Vishnu M L ◽  
Yadu Gopan
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Study ◽  
Ordinal Data ◽  
Cervical Spondylosis ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Upper Extremities ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Prospective Clinical Study ◽  
Rank Tests ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Signed Rank

Background: Viswachi is one among the 80 Nanatmaja Vata Vyadhi. This disease affects the neck and upper extremities with the signs and symptoms like Ruk, Stambha, Toda, Bahu Karmakshaya. Vatagajankusha Rasa is a combination of Vyosha, Bhasmas, Vatsanabha, Karkatasringi, Haritaki etc. It has Vatakaphahara, Vikasi, Vyavayi, Rasayana etc. properties. It is said to be effective in treating Visawachi in 7 days if given along with Pippali Churna and Manjishta Kwatha. Aims and Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of Vatagajankusha Rasa with Pippali Churna and Manjishta Kwatha as Anupana in the management of Viswachi (Cervical spondylosis). Methodology: Among 35 registered patients, 30 completed the course of treatment. They were administered with Vatagajankusha Rasa 1 tablet (125 mg) after food with Anupana 3gm Pippali Churna and 15 ml Manjishta Kwatha twice daily (morning and evening) for a period of 7 days. Nominal and ordinal data were analysed using non parametric tests like McNemar and Wilcoxon’s signed rank tests respectively. Result: Assessment parameters like Ruk, Toda, Sthambha and Bahukarma Kshya. There was statistically significant improvement in the primary and secondary outcome measures (p less than 0.05 was observed). Conclusion: Vatagajankusha Rasa with Pippali Churna and Manjishta Kwatha as Anupana is effective in the management of Viswachi (Cervical spondylosis).

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pemberian Buah Pisang Mas Terhadap Peningkatan Kadar Hb Pada Ibu Hamil Trimester III

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 50-54
Author(s):  
Elsa Kumala Safitri ◽  
Miftahul Mualimah ◽  
Herliana Riska
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Blood Cells ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Observation Data ◽  
Banana Fruit ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Protein Rich ◽  
The Given

Hemoglobin is a protein-rich substance bezi, Have affinity (power team) against oxygen and with oxygen it forms a oxihemoglobin in red blood cells. The goal in this research is to know the influence of banana fruit mas to increased hemoglobin on pregnant women trimester III in BPM Ny "B" Ngasem Regency Kediri Year 2017. In this research method using alphabets experiment and approach Pre alphabets experiment with Purposive Sampling. This research was conducted in BPM Ny "B" Ngasem Regency Kediri Year 2017. Instruments in use are sheets of observation, data analysis with the iji Wlcoxon Signed Rank. Results of research of banana fruit mas on pregnant women this trimester III that the magnitude of the value of ρ is less than the value of 0.000 α = 0.05 (0.000 < 0.05) so that H0 is rejected and the H1 is accepted means there is influence of hemoglobin levels before and after the given bananas mas against peningktan the levels of haemoglobin in pregnant women Trimester III in BPM Ny. " B “ Ngasem Regency Kediri year 2017. With this expected to consume fruit banana mas on pregnant women may help lower III trimester anemia with practical.

scholarly journals Mediatieve behandeling bij mensen met zowel neuro­cognitieve stoornissen als persoonlijkheids­problematiek

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Interventions ◽  
Cognitive Model ◽  
Rank Tests ◽  
Signed Rank

Uitgangspunt van deze studie is dat comorbide maladaptieve persoonlijkheidstrekken (CMPT) van invloed zijn op gedragsmatige en psychologische symptomen van dementie (BPSD). Het doel van dit onderzoek is het opzetten en exploreren van de haalbaarheid van Cognitive Model for Behavioral Interventions (CoMBI). Veertig patiënten met BPSD en CMPT van twee ouderenpsychiatrische afdelingen werden met CoMBI behandeld. De haalbaarheid werd beoordeeld middels de patiëntenstroom, en naleving en aanvaardbaarheid van de behandeling door familieleden en psychiatrisch verpleegkundigen. CMPT werd in kaart gebracht met informantenvragenlijsten. Verandering in BPSD werd gemeten via voor- en nametingen. Om de verschillen tussen de meetmomenten te bepalen, werden Wilcoxon signed rank-tests uitgevoerd en effectgroottes berekend. Van de 312 opgenomen patiënten kwamen 138 patiënten in aanmerking voor inclusie. 64 (46,4%) patiënten gingen voor of kort na de voormeting met ontslag. Bij 28 (20,3%) patiënten kon CoMBI niet toegepast worden. Uiteindelijk werden veertig (29,0%) patiënten geïncludeerd voor de analyse. Wilcoxon signed rank-tests toonden een significante afname van BPSD met middelgrote (r=0,45) tot grote (r=0,56) effectgroottes. CoMBI blijkt een toepasbaar en werkzaam behandelmodel voor probleemgedrag bij patiënten met BPSD en CMPT. Het behandelmodel is geassocieerd met een significante afname van probleemgedrag ongeacht de etiologie ervan.

scholarly journals Age and anthropometric variables and success in mixed martial arts

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Kirk
Keyword(s):  
Martial Arts ◽  
Bayes Factor ◽  
Individual Performance ◽  
Chronological Age ◽  
Competitive Sport ◽  
Rank Tests ◽  
Full Cohort ◽  
Paired Samples ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
The Relationship

Anthropometry and chronological age has been demonstrated to have an effect on individual performance in competitive sport, with the relationship between stature and wingspan being found to be selective criteria in many sports, although evidence for this in MMA is negligible. In this study, n = 278 professional MMA bouts were analysed with the winners and losers being compared in terms of chronological age, stature, wingspan, stature-to-wingspan ratio (S:W) and method of win/loss using paired samples t tests, Wilcoxon signed-rank tests, one way ANOVAs, Kruskal-Wallis tests (all ≤ .05) and Bayes Factor (BF 10 ). The results showed that for the most part anthropometric differences have no effect on who wins the bout, but taller bout losers are most likely to lose via strikes. Across the full cohort and several competitive divisions, it was found that older participants are significantly more likely to lose, and are also significantly more likely to lose via strikes. Participants who won via decision were found to be significantly older than those who won via strikes or submission.

A class of sequential grouped signed rank tests

1985 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 153-177
Author(s):  
Marion R. Reynolds ◽  
Saad T. Bakir
Keyword(s):  
Rank Tests ◽  
Signed Rank
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