Reading Behind the Lines: The Factors Affecting the Text Reception Threshold in Hearing Aid Users

Conclusions We conclude that the abilities tapped into by the TRT test include processes relevant for speeded lexical decision making when completing partly masked sentences and that these processes require working memory capacity. Furthermore, the TRT is associated with the SRT of hearing aid users as estimated in a challenging condition that includes informational masking and with experienced difficulties with speech perception in daily-life conditions. The current results underline the value of using the TRT test in studies involving speech perception and aid in the interpretation of findings acquired using the test.
Source: Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research - Category: Speech-Language Pathology Source Type: research