To evaluate the reliability of the Hearing Handicap Inventory (HHI) and investigate item-order effects on scores.
Administered the HHI online to assess reliability and item-order effects.
Extracted HHI-S from full HHI without altering results.
Measured test-retest reliability focusing on variations with auditory wellness.
Item order does not affect HHI scores.
The HHI-S can be derived from the full HHI reliably.
Test-retest reliability varies based on the auditory wellness of individuals.
Abstract
HHI scores appear unaffected by the item order. The HHI-S can be extracted from the full HHI without changing the results. The test-retest reliability of the HHI varies with auditory wellness.