Advantages of Fluctuating Noise for Measuring Speech Intelligibility in Listeners with Hearing Impairment

Key Points

• To evaluate how fluctuating noise affects the measurement of speech intelligibility in individuals with hearing impairment.
• Assessment of speech intelligibility using fluctuating noise stimuli.
• Comparative analysis with static noise conditions.
• Evaluation of listener responses to varying noise levels.
• Fluctuating noise improved speech intelligibility scores compared to static noise.
• Listeners with hearing impairment showed greater adaptability to fluctuating noise conditions.
• Findings indicate potential for enhanced testing methods in auditory assessments.