AAO-HNSF Certificate Program for Otolaryngology Personnel
Monosyllabic Word Recognition (Continued)
• Helps to identify pathology in the auditory system
• Helps in hearing aid selection (which ear to fit)
• Aids in determining rehabilitation prognosis
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Certificate Program for Otolaryngology Personnel Workshop
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Instructions • Always ask listener to guess at words if not quite sure • Use a carrier phrase like –“You will say” –“Ready” –“Say the word” • If listener is not able to speak or repeat words, can use WIPI and have them point to the word they hear
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Certificate Program for Otolaryngology Personnel Workshop
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Word Lists • NU#6 or W-22 – used for adults
• PBK or WIPI used for kids • All phonetically balanced
• Full list is 50 words, ½ list is 25 words • Full list gives better reliability and validity
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Certificate Program for Otolaryngology Personnel Workshop
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