High-Frequency Audiometry for Early Detection of Hearing Loss: A Narrative Review
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Škerková, M., Kovalová, M., et al. (2021).
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(9), Article 4702.
This systematic review compares the accuracy of high-frequency audiometry to conventional audiometry for identifying early hearing loss in adults.
Technology Agency of the Czech Republic
2000 through 2020
Published studies providing statistical results. Excludes conference papers, letters, and book chapters.
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Currently, high-frequency audiometry (HFA) lacks established normative data for examining hearing thresholds and hearing loss in individuals compared to data established for conventional audiometry (CA). "The hearing threshold increases with increasing age, frequency, and noise exposure, and this is detectable earlier when HFA rather than CA is used" (p. 11). While additional research is required, the authors of this review conclude that HFA should be included in audiological assessments for the early detection of hearing loss.
