The following case study describes the results of one research subject who participated
in a federally funded research project regarding hearing aids and their objective
and subjective benefits over a 16-week period. Results include her performance on
a computerized version of the Nonsense Syllable Test (NST) presented in both quiet
and noise as well as her performance on weekly training exercises adapted from the
NST. In addition, repeated Abbreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit (APHAB) results
over the 16-week period are reported. Results indicate that hearing aid benefit was
greater and more stable for quiet conditions than for noisy conditions. This benefit
was seen soon after fitting.
Hearing aid benefit - Nonsense Syllable Test - auditory training - Abbreviated Profile
of Hearing Aid Benefit (APHAB)
