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Are you fully aware of just how vital speech in noise testing is in the hearing healthcare field? Let us unravel this topic in our latest episode featuring Dr. Douglas L. Beck. We shed light on the critical importance of determining a person's ability to understand speech amidst noise, an often overlooked aspect in audiology due to time limitations and reimbursement issues. Yet, these tests are pivotal for determining the effectiveness of aural rehabilitation and the fitting of hearing aids.
Curiously, there's a prevalent challenge where patients' hearing is deemed 'normal,' yet they grapple with understanding speech in noisy environments. Dr. Beck and Dr. Delfino share their insights on this predicament, discussing the value of speech in noise scores as a measure of auditory ability. We propose the Beck-Benitez Two-Minute Speech in Noise Test, an accessible tool that can help in these scenarios. The conversation also ventures into the area of verification and validation measures in clinical practice. Despite their crucial role in successful hearing aid fittings, they often remain unimplemented due to lack of awareness. It's our plea to fellow professionals to prioritize speech in noise testing for better patient outcomes.
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Are you fully aware of just how vital speech in noise testing is in the hearing healthcare field? Let us unravel this topic in our latest episode featuring Dr. Douglas L. Beck. We shed light on the critical importance of determining a person's ability to understand speech amidst noise, an often overlooked aspect in audiology due to time limitations and reimbursement issues. Yet, these tests are pivotal for determining the effectiveness of aural rehabilitation and the fitting of hearing aids.
Curiously, there's a prevalent challenge where patients' hearing is deemed 'normal,' yet they grapple with understanding speech in noisy environments. Dr. Beck and Dr. Delfino share their insights on this predicament, discussing the value of speech in noise scores as a measure of auditory ability. We propose the Beck-Benitez Two-Minute Speech in Noise Test, an accessible tool that can help in these scenarios. The conversation also ventures into the area of verification and validation measures in clinical practice. Despite their crucial role in successful hearing aid fittings, they often remain unimplemented due to lack of awareness. It's our plea to fellow professionals to prioritize speech in noise testing for better patient outcomes.
Connect with the Hearing Matters Podcast Team
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @hearing_matters_podcast
Facebook: Hearing Matters Podcast

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