Performance of normal-hearing listeners on the Repeat-Recall test in different noise configurations

OBJECTIVE: This study measured the performance of normal-hearing listeners on the Repeat-Recall Test (RRT) in two noise types (2-talker babble [2TBN] and continuous speech-shaped noise [SSN]) by two noise azimuths (0° and 180°) configurations at signal-to-noise ratios (SNRs) of 0, 5, 10, and 15 dB and quiet.

DESIGN: Within-subject repeated measures.

STUDY SAMPLE: Twenty-one listeners with normal hearing who also passed cognitive screening were tested in the sound-field with the speech stimulus presented from 0° at 75 dB SPL in 4 noise configurations. The order of SNRs, noise configurations, and RRT topic conditions was counterbalanced across listeners.

RESULTS: Analysis revealed that repeat scores were significantly better for 2TBN, for noise at 180°, and for high context (HC) sentences. Recall performance was significantly better for SSN and HC sentences. Listening effort ratings were higher for SSN and for noise front condition at SNR ≤ 10 dB. The 2TBN noise was tolerated longer than SSN. Performance on all measures improved with SNRs.

CONCLUSIONS: These data showed performance differences among noise configurations and provided a preliminary basis for comparison with hearing-impaired listeners' performance on the RRT.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:60

Enthalten in:

International journal of audiology - 60(2021), 1 vom: 21. Jan., Seite 35-43

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Kuk, Francis [VerfasserIn]
Slugocki, Christopher [VerfasserIn]
Ruperto, Neal [VerfasserIn]
Korhonen, Petri [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Journal Article
Noise configurations
Realistic signal-to-noise ratios
Repeat-Recall test

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 15.10.2021

Date Revised 15.10.2021

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1080/14992027.2020.1807626

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM313944261