The impact of tinnitus on speech perception in noise: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Sanjana MadhukeshHari Prakash PalaniswamyKanaka GanapathyBellur RajashekharKavassery Venkateswaran Nisha

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2024)

Our findings suggest that tinnitus affects speech perception in noisy environments due to cognitive impairments and central auditory processing deficits. Hearing loss and aging also contribute to reduced speech in noise performance. Interventions and further research are necessary to address individual challenges associated with continuous subjective tinnitus.

Keyphrases

hearing loss
air pollution
traumatic brain injury
physical activity
sleep quality
working memory