"The impact of tinnitus on speech perception in noise: a systematic rev" by Sanjana Madhukesh, Hari Prakash Palaniswamy et al.
 

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

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology

Abstract

Purpose: Tinnitus is a condition that causes people to hear sounds without an external source. One significant issue arising from this condition is the difficulty in communicating, especially in the presence of noisy backgrounds. The process of understanding speech in challenging situations requires both cognitive and auditory abilities. Since tinnitus presents unique challenges, it is important to investigate how it affects speech perception in noise. Method: In this review, 32 articles were investigated to determine the effect of tinnitus on the effect of speech in noise perception performance. Based on the meta-analysis performed using a random-effects model, meta-regression was used to explore the moderating effects of age and hearing acuity. Results: A total of 32 studies were reviewed, and the results of the meta-analysis revealed that tinnitus significantly impacts speech in terms of noise perception performance. Additionally, the regression analysis revealed that age and hearing acuity are not significant predictors of speech in noise perception. Conclusion: 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.

First Page

6211

Last Page

6228

DOI

10.1007/s00405-024-08844-1

Publication Date

12-1-2024

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