A Comparison of Two Methods for Measuring Listening Effort As Part of an Audiologic Test Battery.

Purpose: We evaluated 2 measures of listening effort (a self-report measure and a word recall measure) regarding their suitability for inclusion in a comprehensive audiologic testing protocol. The relationship between the 2 measures was explored, and both measures were examined with regard to validity, sensitivity, and effect on speech intelligibility performance.

Method: Thirty adults with normal hearing participated.