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Hyperacusis: major research questions

Baguley, D. M.; Hoare, D. J.

Authors

D. M. Baguley

DEREK HOARE derek.hoare@nottingham.ac.uk
Associate Professor in Hearing Sciences



Abstract

Background: Hyperacusis is a troublesome symptom that can have a marked negative impact on quality of life.
Objectives: To identify major research questions in hyperacusis.
Materials and methods: Review of gaps in knowledge regarding hyperacusis, and where opportunities may lie to address these.
Results: Eight major research questions were identified as priorities for future research. These were: What is the prevalence of hyperacusis in adults and children? What are the risk factors associated with hyperacusis? What is the natural history of hyperacusis? How is ‘pain hyperacusis’ perceived? What mechanisms are involved in hyperacusis? What is the relationship between hyperacusis and tinnitus? Can a questionnaire be developed that accurately measures the impact of hyperacusis and can be used as a treatment outcome measure? What treatments, alone or in combination, are effective for hyperacusis?
Conclusion: This clinical/researcher-led project identified major research questions in hyperacusis. A further development to identify patient-prioritized research will follow.

Citation

Baguley, D. M., & Hoare, D. J. (2018). Hyperacusis: major research questions. HNO, 66(5), (358-363). doi:10.1007/s00106-017-0464-3. ISSN 0017-6192

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jan 16, 2018
Online Publication Date Feb 1, 2018
Publication Date May 30, 2018
Deposit Date Sep 11, 2018
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal HNO
Print ISSN 0017-6192
Electronic ISSN 1433-0458
Publisher Springer Verlag
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 66
Issue 5
Pages 358-363
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s00106-017-0464-3
Publisher URL https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00106-017-0464-3

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