Poster Presentations
Inayat Sidhu, Sean Takamoto Kashiwagura B.S., Kelly N. Jahn, AuD. Ph.D. – Clinical Measures of Hyperacusis are Insufficient for Characterizing Sound-Induced Pain
Poster Presented at the Undergraduate Research Scholar Awards 2023
The present clinical questionnaires inadequately capture the extent of subjective complaints among individuals suffering from Hyperacusis and sound-induced pain. This study aimed to examine the efficacy of the Hyperacusis Questionnaire (HQ) and evaluate its utility in relation to participants’ loudness discomfort levels. Upon completion of data collection, the Hyperacusis Questionnaire revealed substantial variability in the correlation between loudness discomfort levels and HQ, which indicates its inefficiency as a viable clinical instrument for diagnosing Hyperacusis.
Chelsea Koach, B.S., Kelly N. Jahn, AuD. Ph.D. – Audiological Diagnosis and Management of Hyperacusis in the United States
Hyperacusis (decreased sound tolerance) often leads to devastating psychosocial consequences, but there is no standard protocol for its diagnosis or management. In this study, we surveyed clinical audiologists across the United States (US) to understand their prior education and current clinical protocols regarding hyperacusis diagnosis and management. This poster highlights preliminary findings from 64 audiologists who represent 20 different states and a variety of employment settings. Full survey findings may be accessed through Jahn & Koach (2023).