Is central auditory processing disorder present in psychosis?
Title | Is central auditory processing disorder present in psychosis? |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2013 |
Authors | Iliadou, V. Vivian, Apalla K., Kaprinis S., Nimatoudis I., Kaprinis G., & Iacovides A. |
Journal | Am J Audiol |
Volume | 22 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | 201-8 |
Date Published | 2013 Dec |
ISSN | 1558-9137 |
Abstract | 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. |
DOI | 10.1044/1059-0889(2013/12-0073) |
Alternate Journal | Am J Audiol |
PubMed ID | 23824433 |