Hyperacusisposter2014 final
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The document explores the prevalence and symptoms of hyperacusis in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients, aiming to identify associated risk factors. In a study of 60 TBI participants, a 7.5% prevalence rate of hyperacusis was found, with strong correlations to anxiety and depression. Six main symptoms of hyperacusis in TBI patients were identified, supporting the need for standardized assessments in clinical settings.
Hyperacusisposter2014 final
- 1. • To identify the prevalence of hyperacusis in a traumatic brain injury population • To explore possible risk factors associated with the presence of hyperacusis following a TBI • To identify the main symptoms of hyperacusis that present in TBI patients AIMS METHODOLOGY Identifying the prevalence and nature of hyperacusis in a traumatic brain injury population and its relationship to measures of anxiety and depression: An exploratory study. Keohane Clare1; Bateman Andrew 2; Harrison Roger3; 1,2Oliver Zangwill Centre for Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, Ely, Cambridgeshire; 3University of Manchester, UK • Mean score on HQ:14.5 • Prevalence 7.5% • Suggested associations with hyperacusis after TBI: • Hearing problems • Anxiety (strong association) • Depression • Inability to work Pearson’s Test Results RESULTS Six top ‘symptoms’ of hyperacusis after TBI: • Reduced concentration in noisy environments • Stress and tiredness reducing ability to concentrate in noise • Certain sounds causing stress and irritation • Less able to concentrate in noise at the end of the day • Listening to conversation in noise • Reading in noise or loud environments Correlation coefficient (r) 95%CI for r 2 sided p Anxiety score/score on HQ 0.50 0.21-0.70 0.001 Depression score/score on HQ 0.35 0.04-0.6 0.02 • Cross sectional study over three month period • 60 TBI participants recruited from three neurological services in Cambridgeshire • 14 item Hyperacusis Questionnaire (HQ, Kalfa, et al, 2002) completed • 39 participants also completed Hospital And Anxiety Scale (HADS) • Descriptive statistical analysis • Pearson’s tests to explore correlations • Item analysis • Supports previous studies to increase cut off score on HQ and develop standardised assessment for clinical use. • Supports theory that hyperacusis is associated with anxiety and depression in TBI. • Identifies six symptoms that could be explored when identifying hyperacusis following TBI. ozc_general ITEM ANALYSIS CONCLUSION 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 earmuffs ignoring readingin… concentrating listening reduced… streetnoise socialnoise goingout avoidance quiet… stress/tired… endofday irritation No A Little Quite a lot A lot www.ozc.nhs.uk