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Introducción: La Presbiacusia es frecuente, genera un impacto negativo en la calidad de vida de las personas y costos para la sociedad. En Chile el acceso a salud auditiva está garantizado por GES, pero está limitado por disponibilidad de médicos especialistas. Objetivo: Evaluar un modelo de atención de pacientes con Presbiacusia en el sistema público que sea seguro, eficaz y eficiente. Material y Método: Pacientes mayores de 65 años que consultaron por primera vez en el Servicio de Otorrinolaringología del Hospital Padre Hurtado por hipoacusia entre junio y noviembre de 2022. Se realizó anamnesis, otomicroscopía y audiometría tonal. Se definieron signos de alarma en la audiometría: hipoacusia asimétrica y presencia de diferencia osteo-aérea. Estadística descriptiva con programa SSPS. Protocolo aprobado por el Comité de Ética de Investigación de Seres Humanos del SSMSO. Resultados: Se reclutaron 267 pacientes, 57,7% sexo femenino, mediana edad 77 años (rango 65 a 100 años). En la otomicroscopía se identificó tapón de cerumen en 15,7% (IC 95% 11,6%-20,6%) y otitis media crónica en 7,5% (IC 95% 4,5%-10,9%). Signos de alarma en la audiometría: hipoacusia sensorioneural asimétrica 21,7% (IC 95% 17,2%-26,6%) y gap osteo-aéreo 12,4% (IC 95% 8,6%-16,5%). En 62,2% (IC 95% 56,2%-68,2%) de los pacientes no había signo de alar-ma en al audiometría ni tapón de cerumen. Conclusión: La derivación de pacientes con Presbiacusia directamente a examen de audiometría es seguro en al menos un 62,2% de los pacientes, lo que disminuye las barreras en la provisión de salud auditiva en el sistema público en Chile.

Introduction: Presbycusis affects a significant proportion of elderly subjects with negative impact in the quality of life and economic costs for society. In Chile, GES guarantees the provision of hearing aids, but the access to medical specialists is scarce. Objective: Explore a model of care for patients with Presbycusis in the public sector of health that provides a secure protocol of care and reduces the barriers to access. Material and Method: Patients that attended the outpatient clinic of Otorhinolaryngology from Hospital Padre Hurtado because of hearing loss, between the months of June and November of 2022. All patients were subject to anamnesis, otomicroscopy, and tonal audiometry. Red flags in the audiometry: asymmetric hearing loss or the presence of an air-bone gap. Descriptive statistical analysis with SSPS. The protocol was approved by the local ethics committee. Results: We included 267 patients, 57, 7% female, median age 77 years (range 65 to 100). Earwax prevalence 15.7% (IC 95% 11.6%, 20.6%), chronic otitis media prevalence 7.5% (IC 95% 4.5%, 10.9%). Audiometric red flags_ asymmetric hearing loss in 21.7% (IC 95% 17.2%-26.6%), air-bone gap in 12.4% (IC 95% 8.6%-16.5%). In 62, 2% (IC 95% 56, 2%-68, 2%) of the subjects there were no red flags or earwax. Conclusion: A model of care for patients with Presbycusis that includes direct assessment with audiometry in the public health system is safe in at least 62, 2% of the cases. This observation can lead to an important reduction in the waiting time to access a hearing aid.

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Introducción: Pese a que el uso de corticoides transtimpánicos en pacientes con enfermedad de Méniere es habitual en muchos centros, la evidencia respecto de su efecto sobre los umbrales auditivos es aún controversial. Objetivo: Estudiar los umbrales auditivos de pacientes con enfermedad de Méniere que recibieron corticoides transtimpánicos en el Servicio de Otorrinolaringología del Hospital Clínico de la Universidad de Chile. Material y Método: Estudio retrospectivo de pacientes con enfermedad de Méniere que consultaron entre los años 2015 y 2021. Se estudiaron los umbrales auditivos, antes y después de 3 inyecciones de dexametasona transtimpánica. Resultados: Se obtuvieron datos completos de 27 pacientes. Al comparar el promedio tonal puro antes y después del tratamiento, no se observaron diferencias significativas. A nivel individual, la variación de cambio de los umbrales auditivos con dexametasona se correlaciona en forma significativa con los umbrales auditivos previos a las inyecciones y con el tiempo transcurrido desde la última inyección, pero no con la edad. Conclusión: La terapia con dexametasona transtimpánica en pacientes con enfermedad de Méniere no altera los umbrales auditivos. Sin embargo, se requieren más estudios, para comprobar, si existe un efecto transitorio en los umbrales auditivos de los primeros días posterior al procedimiento.

Introduction: Although transtympanic corticosteroids are proposed in Méniere's disease patients refractory to standard medical therapy, the evidence regarding the effect of transtympanic corticosteroids on hearing thresholds is still controversial. Aim: To study the hearing thresholds of patients with Méniere's disease who were administrated with transtympanic corticosteroids at the Otorhinolaryngology Service of the University of Chile's Clinical Hospital. Material and Method: Retrospective study of Méniere's disease patients who consulted between 2015 and 2021. Demographic variables and hearing thresholds were studied before and after three transtympanic injections of dexamethasone. Results: A total of 27 patients were studied. There were non-significant differences in pure-tone hearing threshold averages before and after the injections. Individual variation in hearing thresholds correlates significantly with the pre-injection hearing thresholds and the period since the last injection, but not with age. Conclusion: Transtympanic dexamethasone therapy in patients with Meniere's disease does not alter hearing thresholds. However, more studies are needed to verify whether there is a transitory effect on hearing thresholds in the first days after the procedure.

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Introducción: El envejecimiento de la población, así como la ampliación en las indicaciones de implantación, hace que cada día haya más pacientes implantados mayores de 65 años, lo que supone un reto a nivel de ajuste y optimización auditiva. Se ha constatado que la implantación coclear en pacientes de edad avanzada generalmente conduce a una mejoría, tanto auditiva como en la neurocognición, la depresión, el aislamiento social, la actividad física y la calidad de vida. Objetivo: Los objetivos de este estudio son valorar las características de los pacientes implantados a partir de 65 años en un centro terciario, analizar los beneficios e identificar particularidades clínicas en este grupo de pacientes. Material y Método: Se llevó a cabo un estudio retrospectivo con un seguimiento de 5 años postcirugía de pacientes con implante MED-EL y se realizó una visita preoperatoria y un seguimiento con audiometría en campo libre y audiometría verbales postquirúrgica al año, 3 años y 5 años postquirúrgico. Resultados: Se incluyó a 16 pacientes implantados unilateralmente. La edad media inicio pérdida fue de 36,75 años. La edad media de cirugía fue de 71,44 años. Los resultados auditivos fueron satisfactorios, con una media de audiometría en campo libre de 44,33 dB al año, 43,33 dB a los 3 años y 41,66 dB a los 5 años. El resultado en las audiometrías verbales (test de bisílabos y test de frases) fue mejor en el grupo de pacientes con adaptación bimodal. Conclusión: En nuestra experiencia, la implantación coclear en ≥65 años sí que logra mejorar las capacidades auditivas medidas, tanto en audiometría de campo libre como en pruebas verbales. La adaptación bimodal mejora los resultados auditivos, a pesar de la dificultad de procesamiento de los dos estímulos diferentes.

Introduction: The aging of the population, as well as the expansion in the indications for implantation means that every day there are more implanted patients over 65 years of age, which represents a challenge in terms of hearing adjustment and optimization. Cochlear implantation in elderly patients has been found to generally lead to improvements in hearing and neurocognition, depression, social isolation, physical activity, and quality of life. Aim: The objectives of this study are to assess the characteristics of patients over 65 years of age implanted in a tertiary center, analyze the benefits and identify clinical particularities in this group of patients. Material and Method: A retrospective study was carried out with a 5-year post-surgery follow-up of patients with a MED-EL implant, and a preoperative visit and follow-up with free-field audiometry and post-surgical speech audiometry were performed at one year, 3 years and 5 years post-surgery. Results: Sixteen unilaterally implanted patients were included. The mean age at onset of loss was 36.75 years. The mean age at surgery was 71.44 years. Hearing results were satisfactory, with a mean free field audiometry of 44.33 dB at one year, 43.33 dB at 3 years, and 41.66 dB at 5 years. The result in the verbal audiometries (disyllable test and sentence test) was better in the group of patients with bimodal adaptation. Conclusión: In our experience, cochlear implantation in patients ≥ 65 years of age does manage to improve hearing capacities measured both in free-field audiometry and in verbal tests. Bimodal adaptation improves auditory results, despite the difficulty ofprocessing the two different stimuli.

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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the utility and effectiveness of a noise-attenuating, tablet-based mobile health system combined with asynchronous telehealth evaluations for screening rural Nicaraguan schoolchildren for hearing loss. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective population-based survey. SETTING: Rural Nicaraguan communities. PATIENTS: There were 3,398 school children 7 to 9 years of age. INTERVENTIONS: Diagnostic automated and manual audiometry, detailed asynchronous telehealth evaluations. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Referral rates, ambient noise levels, and audiometric results as well as hearing loss prevalence, types, and risk factors. RESULTS: Despite high ambient noise levels during screening (46.7 dBA), no effect of noise on referral rates on automated audiometry or confirmatory manual audiometry in those who failed automated testing was seen. The overall audiometric referral rate was 2.6%. Idiopathic sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) and cerumen impaction were the most common types of hearing loss in this population with an estimated prevalence of hearing loss (all types) of 18.3 per 1,000 children. SNHL was associated with both drug exposure during pregnancy (p = 0.04) and pesticide exposure in the home (p = 0.03). CONCLUSION: Hearing screening using a tablet-based, noise-attenuating wireless headset audiometer is feasible and effective in rural low-resource environments with moderately elevated ambient noise levels. The referral rate with noise-attenuating headsets was much lower than that previous reports on this population. In addition, manual audiometry resulted in much lower referral rates than automated audiometry. The confirmed hearing loss rate in this study is comparable to reports from other low-income countries that use some form of noise attenuation during screening. Pesticide exposure and drug exposure during pregnancy are potential causes of SNHL in this population.

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Introdução: A Diabetes Mellitus (DM) é um distúrbio metabólico causado pela ausência ou diminuição da secreção de insulina ou por alterações do funcionamento deste hormônio no organismo, podendo envolver alterações físicas e cognitivas. Objetivo: Analisar os aspectos audiológicos e cognitivos de adultos com Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2. Método: Estudo transversal realizado em pessoas com idade entre 18 e 59 anos, de ambos os gêneros. Os participantes foram divididos em dois grupos: Grupo Estudo (GE) - pessoas com diagnóstico de Diabetes Mellitus e o Grupo Controle (GC) - pessoas sem Diabetes. Todos foram submetidos à avaliação glicêmica, cognitiva e audiológica. Para análise estatística foi utilizado o teste de Mann-Whitney, sendo estipulado o nível de significância de 0,05. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 32 indivíduos sendo 19 (59,4%) no GE e 13 (40,6%) no GC. A média de idade dos participantes foi de 46,8 ± 8,3 anos, com escolaridade média de 6,8 ± 6 anos, sendo 25 (78,1%) do gênero feminino e 7 (21,9%) do masculino. Foi observada diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os grupos para a pontuação referente à atenção e cálculo, recordação e escore total do MEEM, com pior desempenho no GE. Não foi observada diferença estatisticamente significante entre os grupos nos aspectos audiológicos avaliados. Conclusão: Indivíduos com Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 não apresentaram riscos para alterações audiológicas com os instrumentos utilizados, entretanto apresentaram um alto risco para alterações cognitivas. Os achados demonstram que o acompanhamento fonoaudiológico constante é essencial para identificar as alterações precocemente.

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder caused by the absence or reduction of insulin secretion or by changes in the functioning of this hormone in the body, which may involve physical and cognitive changes. Objective: To analyze the audiological and cognitive aspects of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in adults. Method: Cross-sectional study carried out in people aged between 18 and 59 years, of both genders. Participants were divided into two groups: Study Group (SG) - people diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus and the Control Group (CG) - people without Diabetes. All underwent glycemic, cognitive and auditory assessment. Mann-Whitney's test was used for statistical analysis, with a significance level of 0.05. Results: 32 individuals participated in the study, 19 (59.4%) in the EG and 13 (40.6%) in the CG. The mean age of the participants was 46.8 ± 8.3 years, with a mean education of 6.8 ± 6 years, with 25 (78.1%) females and 7 (21.9%) males. A statistically significant difference was observed between the groups for the score related to attention and calculation, recall and total Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score, with worse performance in the EG. There was no statistically significant difference between the groups regarding the audiological aspects evaluated. Conclusion: Individuals with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus did not present risks for audiological alterations, however they presented a high risk for cognitive alterations. the findings demonstrate that constant speech therapy monitoring is essential to identify changes early.

Introducción: La Diabetes Mellitus (DM) es un trastorno metabólico causado por la ausencia o reducción de la secreción de insulina o por alteraciones en el funcionamiento de esta hormona en el organismo que puede implicar alteraciones físicas y cognitivas. Objetivo: Analizar los aspectos audiológicos y cognitivos de adultos con Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2. Método: Estudio transversal realizado en personas de entre 18 y 59 años, de ambos sexos. Los participantes se dividieron en dos grupos: Grupo de Estudio (GE) - personas diagnosticadas con diabetes mellitus y Grupo Control (GC) - personas sin Diabetes. Todos se sometieron a evaluación glucémica, cognitiva y audiológica. Para el análisis estadístico se utilizó la prueba de Mann-Whitney, con un nivel de significancia de 0.05. Resultados:Treinta y dos individuos participaron en el estudio, 19 (59,4%) en el GE y 13 (40,6%) en el GC. La edad media de los participantes fue de 46,8 ± 8,3 años, con una educación media de 6,8 ± 6 años, con 25 (78,1%) mujeres y 7 (21,9%) hombres. Se observó diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre los grupos para la puntuación relacionada con atención y cálculo, recuerdo y puntuación total del MEEM, con peor desempeño en el GE. No hubo diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre los grupos en los aspectos audiológicos evaluados. Conclusión: Los individuos con Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 no presentaban riesgo de alteraciones audiológicas, sin embargo presentaban un alto riesgo de alteraciones cognitivas. Los resultados demuestran que el monitoreo constante de la terapia del habla es esencial para identificar cambios temprano.

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INTRODUCCIÓN: Recientes investigaciones mencionan que, debido a los altos niveles de ruidos, el 75% de los habitantes en las ciudades industrializadas padecen algún tipo de deficiencia auditiva. La audiometría de alta frecuencia es un examen complementario importante para detectar tempranamente la pérdida de audición. OBJETIVO: Determinar la utilidad diagnóstica de la audiometría de alta frecuencia en la detección temprana de la hipoacusia en sujetos expuestos a ruido recreacional. MATERIAL Y MÉTODO: Estudio analítico de corte transversal. Se evaluaron 87 estudiantes de fonoaudiología. Se aplicó una audiometría convencional y de alta frecuencia mediante audiómetro clínico. RESULTADOS: La audiometría de alta frecuencia presenta una sensibilidad del 100%, especificidad del 64,60%. El valor predictivo (+) es de 14,70%, mientras que el valor predictivo (-) es del 100%. La razón de verosimilitud (+) es de 2,28, y para la razón de verosimilitud (-) es de 0,0. CONCLUSIÓN: La audiometría de alta frecuencia puede ser utilizada para monitorizar la audición de los sujetos, comprobando que efectivamente los umbrales auditivos de alta frecuencia se encuentren dentro de rangos normales. Lo anterior, dado por sus valores de sensibilidad, valor predictivo negativo, razón de verosimilitud negativa y por el aumento entre la probabilidad preprueba y posprueba.

INTRODUCTION: Recent research mentions that, due to the high noise levels, 75% of the habitants in industrialized cities suffer from some type of hearing impairment. High frequency audiometry is an important complementary test to detect early hearing loss. AIM: To determine the diagnostic utility of high frequency audiometry in the early detection of hearing loss in subjects exposed to recreational noise. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Study analytical type and cross section. 87 speech therapy students were evaluated. A conventional and high frequency audiometry was applied, using a clinical audiometer. RESULTS: High frequency audiometry has a sensitivity of 100%, specificity of 64,60%. The predictive value (+) is 14,70%, while the predictive value (-) is 100%. The likelihood ratio (+) is 2,28, and for the likelihood ratio (-) it is 0,0. CONCLUSION: High frequency audiometry can be used to monitor the hearing of the subjects, checking that effectively the high frequency hearing thresholds are within normal ranges. The above, given by their values of sensitivity, negative predictive value, negative likelihood ratio and the increase between the pre-test probability and the posttest probability.

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Introduction: To assess the performance of a tablet-based tele-audiometry method for automated hearing screening of schoolchildren through a comparison of the results of various hearing screening approaches. Methods: A total of 244 children were evaluated. Tablet-based screening results were compared with gold-standard pure-tone audiometry. Acoustic immittance measurements were also conducted. To pass the tablet-based screening, the children were required to respond to at least two out of three sounds for all the frequencies in each ear. Several hearing screening methods were analysed: exclusively tablet-based (with and without 500 Hz checked) and combined tests (series and parallel). The sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values and accuracy were calculated. Results: A total of 9.43% of children presented with mild to moderate conductive hearing loss (unilateral or bilateral). Diagnostic values varied among the different hearing screening approaches that were evaluated: sensitivities ranged from 60 to 95%, specificities ranged from 44 to 91%, positive predictive values ranged from 15 to 44%, negative predictive values ranged from 95 to 99%, accuracy values ranged from 49 to 88%, and area under curve values ranged from 0.690 to 0.883. Regarding diagnostic values, the highest results were found for the tablet-based screening method and for the series approach. Discussion: Compared with the results obtained by conventional audiometry and considering the diagnostic values of the different hearing screening approaches, the highest diagnostic values were generally obtained using the automated hearing screening method (including 500 Hz). Thus, this application, which was developed for the tablet computer, was shown to be a valuable hearing screening tool for use with schoolchildren. Therefore, we suggest that this hearing screening protocol has the potential to improve asynchronous tele-audiology service delivery.

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Introducción: la exposición a ruidos forma parte de nuestros hábitos cotidianos, culturales y de ocio. En el entorno de trabajo aparecen diferentes sonidos que puedenser perjudiciales para los oídos. El presente escrito trata de identificar la influencia que existe entre clase social e hipoacusia laboral en trabajadores de la ciudad de Cú-cuta, en edades comprendidas entre los 17 y los 70 años. Métodos: observacional, analítico y transversal; la población estudiada incluyó tra-bajadores del sector público y privado del municipio de Cúcuta, a quienes se les reali-zó un examen audiométrico ocupacional por parte del programa de Fonoaudiología. Resultados: se encontró que la mayoría de los trabajadores, un 54.05%, pertenece a una clase social baja; el 65% se expone a ruido en el trabajo, el 60% no utiliza ele-mentos de protección personal y el 30% presenta hipoacusia.Análisis y discusión: hay una asociación significativa entre la actividad laboral y la actividad extra laboral del grupo etario. Predomina el sexo masculino con una representación del 63%. Esto puede explicarse dado el contexto cultural en el que se realizó el estudio.Conclusiones: en Colombia, existe escasa información sobre la relación entre clase social e hipoacusia laboral. Se debe realizar un análisis de segregación socio-espacial tanto de los hogares como de la enfermedad, para así determinar qué enfermedades se asocian con la actividad laboral

Introduction: exposure to noise is part of our daily, cultural and leisure habits. In the work environment different sounds can be harmful to the ears. The present text tries to identify the influence that exists between social class and work-related hearing loss in the city of Cúcuta, aged between 17 and 70 years Methods: It is observational, analytical and cross-sectional. The studied population consisted of individuals working in the public and private sector of the municipality of Cúcuta. They underwent an occupational audiometric examination by the Speech-Audiology program.Results: It was determined that most of the workers, 54.05%, are members of a low social class; 65% of workers are exposed to noise at work, 60% of workers do not use personal protection elements and 30% of evaluated workers have hearing loss. Analysis and discussion: there is a significant association between work activity and non-work activity of the age group, predominant in males with a representation of 63%, this can be explained given the cultural context in which the study was conducted. Conclusions: in Colombia, there is little information on social class and work-related hearing loss. An analysis of socio-spatial segregation of both households and the disease must be carried out in order to determine which diseases are associated to work activity

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PURPOSE: To compare clinical characteristics of tinnitus and interference in quality of life in individuals with and without associated hearing loss, as well as to discuss the association of quantitative measurements and qualitative instruments. METHODS: A quantitative, cross-sectional and comparative study approved by the Research Ethics Committee (No. 973.314/CAEE: 41634815.3.0000.0106) was carried out. The responses of the psychoacoustic assessment of tinnitus (intensity, frequency, minimum masking level and loudness discomfort level for pure tone and speech), as well as the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) questionnaire, and the visual analogue scale (VAS) were compared between 15 patients with tinnitus and peripheral hearing loss (group I) and 16 adults with normal hearing (group II). RESULTS: The mean VAS and THI scores obtained in GI were 5.1 (+1.5) and 42.3 (+18), and in GII, 5.7 (+2.6) and 32.7 (+25), respectively. This result suggests moderate GI annoyance and moderate/mild GII annoyance (p>0.005). There was a positive and moderate correlation between THI and VAS only in GII. In the psychoacoustic evaluation, significant differences were observed between the groups regarding the measurement of loudness (*p=0.013) and the minimum masking level (*p=0.001). CONCLUSION: There was no direct influence of the presence of hearing loss in relation to the impact of tinnitus. The differences found between the groups regarding the psychoacoustics measures can be justified by the presence of cochlear damage. The objective measurement of tinnitus, regardless of the presence or absence of peripheral hearing loss, is an important instrument to be used along with self-evaluation measures.

OBJETIVO: comparar as características clínicas do zumbido e interferência na qualidade de vida em indivíduos com e sem perda auditiva associada, bem como discutir a associação de mensurações quantitativas e instrumentos qualitativos de avaliação. MÉTODO: estudo quantitativo, descritivo e de corte transversal aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em pesquisa (nº 973.314/2016 CAEE: 41634815.3.0000.0106). Foram comparadas as respostas da avaliação psicoacústica do zumbido (pesquisa de intensidade, frequência, nível mínimo de mascaramento e limiar de desconforto para tom puro e fala), bem como questionário Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) e escala visual analógica (EVA) de 15 sujeitos portadores de zumbido e perda auditiva periférica (grupo GI) e 16 indivíduos normo-ouvintes (grupo GII). RESULTADOS: O escore médio na EVA e THI no GI foi, respectivamente, de 5,1(+1,5) e 42,3(+18) e no GII de 5,7(+2.6) e 32,7(+25), sugerindo incômodo moderado no GI e moderado/leve no GII (p>0,005). Verificou-se correlação moderada entre o THI e EVA apenas no GII. Na avaliação psicoacústica, observaram-se diferenças significantes entre os grupos referentes à medida da loudness (*p=0,013) e ao nível mínimo de mascaramento (*p=0,001). CONCLUSÃO: a perda auditiva parece não se constituir em um fator determinante para o maior ou menor impacto do zumbido na qualidade de vida do sujeito. Já as diferenças encontradas entre os grupos, referentes às medidas psicoacústicas, podem ser justificadas pela presença do dano coclear em si. A mensuração objetiva do zumbido, independentemente da presença ou não da perda auditiva periférica, caracteriza-se como um importante instrumento complementar às medidas de auto avaliação.

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PURPOSE: To comparatively analyze the NAL-NL2 and DSL v5.0a prescriptive methods according to the hearing aids individualized programming for the elderly with hearing loss. METHODS: The study included 60 elderly individuals with hearing loss, who underwent RECD (Real Ear to Coupler Difference) measurement and hearing aids individualized programming by NAL-NL2 and DSL v5.0a prescriptive methods. The performance verification for each prescription was performed using REAR measurements (Real Ear Aided Response), SII calculation (Speech Intelligibility Index) and HINT (Hearing In Noise Test). The comparative statistical analysis was performed using the paired t-test. RESULTS: The NAL-NL2 method presented a better performance in the REAR evaluation in low and high frequency bands for medium and loud intensity input sounds, in the high frequency range for low intensity input sounds, and in the SII calculation for soft input sounds. The DSL v5.0a presented better results in the REAR evaluation in medium frequencies for medium input sounds, in low and medium frequencies for soft input sounds, in the SII calculation for medium and loud input sound, and in the HINT test in silent and noisy situations. CONCLUSION: The findings of this study point to an equivalent performance between the DSL v5.0a and NAL-NL2 procedures in the adaptation of hearing aids in the elderly with hearing loss. The amplification calculated by DSL v5.0a provided better speech perception in silence.

OBJETIVO: Analisar comparativamente os métodos prescritivos NAL-NL2 e DSL v5.0a de acordo com programação individualizada do AASI para o indivíduo idoso com deficiência auditiva. MÉTODO: Participaram do estudo 60 indivíduos idosos com deficiência auditiva, submetidos à mensuração da RECD (Real Ear to Coupler Difference) e programação individualizada do AASI com os métodos prescritivos NAL-NL2 e DSL v5.0a. A verificação do desempenho com cada prescrição foi realizada por meio das medidas da REAR (Real Ear Aided Response), cálculo do SII (Speech Intelligibility Index) e teste HINT (Hearing In Noise Test). A análise estatística comparativa foi realizada por meio do teste "t" pareado. RESULTADOS: O método NAL-NL2 apresentou melhor desempenho na avaliação da REAR em frequências baixas e altas para sons de média e forte intensidade, em frequências altas para sons de fraca intensidade, e no cálculo do SII para sons fracos. O método DSL v5.0a apresentou melhores resultados na avaliação da REAR em frequências médias para sons médios, em frequências baixas e médias para sons fracos, no cálculo do SII para sons médios e fortes, e no teste HINT no silêncio e ruído. CONCLUSÃO: Os achados deste estudo apontam para um desempenho equivalente entre os métodos DSL v5.0a e NAL-NL2 na adaptação do AASI em idosos com deficiência auditiva. A amplificação calculada pela DSL v5.0a forneceu melhor percepção de fala no silêncio.

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