Investigation of the relationship between hyperacusis and auditory processing difficulties in individuals with normal hearing.

Talha Çögen Halide Çetin Kara Eyyup Kara Fatma Telci Haydar Murat Yener

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 (2023)

Despite the high prevalence of hyperacusis and APDiff in young adults, few seek help from audiology clinics. Our findings highlight a significant link between hyperacusis and APDiff, emphasizing the need for screening protocols for auditory processing skills in young adults due to these conditions' potential social and academic impacts.

Keyphrases

young adults
hearing loss
working memory
primary care
childhood cancer
healthcare
medical students
mental health
human health
risk assessment