Relação entre teste do sussurro e audiometria tonal por aplicativo em pessoas idosas
The relation between whisper test and a mobile audiometry in auditory screening for the elderly
Thífanny Ellen Maria da Silva; Diana Babini Lapa de Albuquerque Britto; Édla Edna da Silva; Marina Consuelo Lima Campos de Albuquerque; Denise Costa Menezes
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Purpose: To analyze the agreement between the Whisper Test and appbased pure-tone audiometric screening in older adults and to investigate the association between the results of these screening methods and audiological complaints obtained through a questionnaire.
Methods: This analytical, observational, cross-sectional study included the following procedures: collection of sociodemographic data and audiological complaints; inspection of the external auditory canal; administration of the Whisper Test; and appbased pure-tone audiometric screening. The convenience sample comprised 32 older adults.
Results: Of the 32 participants, 56.3% failed at least one of the screening tests. In the app-based audiometric screening, mean hearing thresholds were higher at 8,000 Hz in the right ear and at 4,000 and 8,000 Hz in the left ear. The most frequently reported complaint was difficulty understanding speech in noisy environments. Cohen’s kappa coefficient indicated fair agreement between the two screening tests (κ = 0.296).
Conclusion: Participants showed similar results on the Whisper Test and app-based pure-tone audiometric screening. An association was observed between screening results and audiological complaints, reinforcing the importance of integrating objective screening measures with individuals’ subjective perceptions when assessing hearing in older adults. These findings also highlight the need for further studies investigating the applicability of the hearing screening methods recommended by the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) framework in the Brazilian context.
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06/07/2025
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19/06/2026
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