We examined how Telugu conventional and high-frequency word lists captured aided speech-perception benefit under conventional amplification and nonlinear frequency compression in older adults with high-frequency hearing loss.
No actionable change yet; this is a rationale paper laying groundwork for new Telugu speech-in-noise test development — audiologists serving Telugu-speaking populations should watch for the validated tests when published.
Validated speech-in-noise tests in regional languages like Telugu are critical for equitable hearing-aid assessment in South Asia's vast non-English-speaking population.
- 01Evaluated existing Telugu conventional and high-frequency word lists for measuring hearing-aid benefit.
- 02Assessed suitability for measuring outcomes with nonlinear frequency compression (NFC) hearing aids.
- 03Identified limitations in current Telugu speech-perception measures for real-world noise conditions.
- 04Provides structured rationale and framework for developing new Telugu speech-in-noise tests.
- 05Addresses a significant gap in audiological assessment tools for Telugu-speaking communities.
Existing Telugu word lists are insufficient for adequately measuring hearing-aid benefit, particularly with nonlinear frequency compression.
studypartially supportedThere is a need for dedicated Telugu speech-in-noise tests to measure real-world hearing-aid outcomes.
opinionsupported- PMID
- 42446334
- DOI
- 10.4103/nah.nah_264_25.
- Journal
- Nigerian Annals of Hearing
- Publication type
- research_article
- Evidence level
- 4
- Population
- Telugu-speaking individuals assessed with conventional and high-frequency word lists under aided conditions
- Intervention
- Telugu conventional and high-frequency word lists evaluated under conventional amplification and nonlinear frequency compression
Primary outcomes
Suitability of Telugu word lists for measuring aided speech-perception benefit; Rationale for developing Telugu speech-in-noise tests