Word Recognition Testing

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[@americanhearingcenter]

Wanted to let you know that your videos helped me pass my state exams!

[@LetsRopeUp]

Moni Johnson Way to go!!! 🎉🎉 What state??

[@americanhearingcenter]

Texas. Rules for the exam are a little different but your procedures were quite helpful in getting me where I needed to be. Please keep posting!

[@chensenhan]

why do we do SRT and Word Recognition testing? Why do we need both?

[@eveofthegarden3910]

Great info, I wish the camera was focused more on the audiometer rather the patient.

[@knowledgechannelized5493]

Mam I took a test online speech test it was. They told me I would be unable to perceive the place of articulation in sentences . Does it mean I may suffer from high frequency hearing loss.

[@LetsRopeUp]

Thank you for your comment! I would suggest scheduling an appointment for a hearing evaluation with a hearing healthcare provider near you. You can talk with your primary care physician for a referral, contact your health insurance company, or search the web. They can give you a clear look at your hearing health and provide counseling as needed!

[@joeylynn801]

What was the point of the background music

[@DanStratocaster1]

MCL + 10 dB. Great video.

[@LetsRopeUp]

Dan, thank you for the comment! You can use MCL +10 as your starting level for WRS, for sure! Just like SRT starting levels, there are multiple correct ways of finding that starting level. As long as you can reference your method and it works for you and your patients then you are on the right track!

[@lujaaann96]

Is these SDT test ?

[@LetsRopeUp]

This is not SDT, SDT is Speech Detection Threshold. Speech Detection Threshold asks the patient to respond when they are first able to detect speech. They do not have to repeat words or understand them, only that there is speech coming through. You can find more information on ASHA's website: www.asha.org/policy/gl1988-00008/.

[@bootsie1212]

Hi. I’m really enjoying your videos. Is WRT the same as SRT?

[@LetsRopeUp]

We are glad to hear that! To answer your question, no. SRT is not the same as WRS. SRT is speech recognition threshold. WRS is word recognition score.

[@xiaojieyang3610]

SRT is a speech version of pure-tone audiometry, which makes the stimulus sound softer and softer to seek a threshold. WRS is a suprathreshold test, which maintains the stimulus level the same through the entire test. Also, the SRT test uses spondees and has a familiarization section, while the WRS test uses monosyllables without a familiarization section.

[@Oofi-qq6fb]

Can u explain more please

[@LetsRopeUp]

Hello! We do not use this KZbin page for instruction, but I would be happy to provide you with information about the textbooks we use in our courses. You can find more information about our program on our website: academics.otc.edu/alliedhealth/hearing-instrument-science/. Our email address is [e-mail]. Thank you!

[@Oofi-qq6fb]

Rebecca Krouse thank you 🙏🏽

[@sumbalkhan5289]

mam explain the procedure of abr and assr

[@LetsRopeUp]

Thank you for your comment and interest in our videos! We do not currently have videos of the tests you've mentioned. You might be able to find them elsewhere on KZbin, though. Happy hunting!