Is Central Auditory Processing Disorder Present in Psychosis?
Is Central Auditory Processing Disorder Present in Psychosis?
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DOI:
10.1044/1059-0889(2013/12-0073
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发表时间:
2013-12-01
影响因子:
1.8
通讯作者:
Iacovides, Apostolos
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作者:
Iliadou, Vasiliki (Vivian);Apalla, Kalliopi;Iacovides, Apostolos
Purpose: The scope of this study was to trace central auditory processing issues in patients with first-episode psychosis using a psychoacoustic test battery approach.Method: Patients (n = 17) and volunteer control subjects (n = 17) with no personal or family history of schizophrenia were included in the study on the basis of normal hearing sensitivity. The authors implemented a central auditory processing battery consisting of monaural and binaural tests with verbal and nonverbal stimuli.Results: Perceptual deficits in both nonverbal and verbal auditory stimuli are reported in this study, with temporal central auditory processing deficits and a mean left-ear advantage documented in the patient group.Conclusion: This study points to the possibility of the existence of central auditory processing deficits in first-episode psychosis leading to schizophrenia. Audiologists should be aware of the psychiatric research pointing to enhanced verbal memory as a result of auditory training, linking bottom-up remediation with top-down improvement.