title: An evaluation of predicting hearing loss from the acoustic reflex.
abstract: Three different formulas used in predicting hearing level from acoustic reflex data have been suggested. Acoustic reflex information is also used in predicting slope of hearing loss. Seventy-four normal and hearing-impaired persons were tested, and predictions of level and slope of hearing were compared with pure tone hearing thresholds. The results indicate that the Niemeyer-Sesterhenn and Jerger unweighted formulas yield comparable results and are preferable to the Jerger weighted formula. Predictions of slope of hearing loss are equivocal.
mesh_terms: D001299:Audiometry / Q000379:methods*; D003638:Deafness / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D006311:Hearing Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D009622:Noise; D012018:Reflex