Have you noticed signs that hearing may have changed?
Answer 5 questions about hearing in everyday situations. The screening takes about 2 minutes and does not require headphones.
5 questions about everyday hearing
A short screening about conversations, background noise, preferred volume and other everyday signs. No tones or headphones are required.
Professional hearing assessment
If symptoms are persistent or you want an objective assessment, the doctor selects the appropriate tests according to age, symptoms and the clinical question.
Everyday signs that listening has become harder
Following speech
Questions cover whether speech is harder to follow in ordinary conversation or background noise.
Volume changes
It asks whether you now prefer the television or phone louder than you used to.
Other signs
The screening also considers tinnitus and comments from family or friends about hearing.
Two different levels of hearing assessment
Screening of everyday listening
The five questions help identify situations in which understanding speech or hearing ordinary sounds has become more difficult. The result is a guide, not a diagnosis.
In-person clinical assessment
Professional assessment uses calibrated equipment and methods selected for the patient. Depending on the clinical question, this may include audiometry, tympanometry, OAE, ABR/KSVP, ASSR or other tests.
Does this test diagnose hearing loss?
No. It is a short screening questionnaire. Diagnosis requires an in-person hearing assessment and clinical testing.
Do I need headphones?
No. This version does not play tones. It asks about your experience in everyday listening situations.
What should I do after the result?
The result is only a guide. If symptoms are persistent or you have noticed a clear change, arrange an in-person hearing assessment.