The Validation of the Speech, Spatial and Qualities of Hearing Scale SSQ12 for Native Romanian Speakers with and without Hearing Impairment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The perceived impact of hearing loss varies considerably among those affected due to the heterogeneous types of hearing loss, their diverse etiologies, and the different rehabilitation possibilities. Therefore, assessing listening skills in a daily context using questionnaires is essential. This study aimed to investigate the validity and reliability of the adapted version of the Speech, Spatial and Qualities of Hearing Scale 12 (SSQ12) in the Romanian language.

Materials and methods

The SSQ12 is a 12-item self-reporting questionnaire that assesses a range of everyday listening situations. The internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and validity of the r-SSQ12 questionnaire resulting from the adaptation of the original scale were investigated.

Results

SUBMITTER: Radulescu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10821130 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature