To investigate the practicality of the M-Quick SIN for hearing screening in elderly individuals during physical examinations and to evaluate its consistency with pure-tone audiometry (PTA).
✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦
Preliminary data suggest the M-Quick SIN may be a feasible rapid hearing screening tool in elderly populations, but the pilot design means audiologists should await larger validation studies before adopting it for routine screening workflows.
✦ Why It Matters ✦
Scalable, time-efficient speech-in-noise screening in primary-care or community health settings could dramatically improve early identification of hearing loss in older adults who would otherwise be missed.
✦ Key Points ✦
- 01M-Quick SIN is a shortened version of the Speech-in-Noise test designed for rapid administration.
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