The Spanish 12-Item Version Of The Speech, Spatial And Qualities Of Hearing Scale (Sp-Ssq12): Adaptation, Reliability, And Discriminant Validity For People With And Without Hearing Loss

The sp-SSQ12 questionnaire is a valid and reliable tool that is easy to administer and requires a short time to answer. We recommend the use of this tool for the assessment of functional hearing in the Spanish-speaking population.Implication for rehabilitationHearing loss impacts people's lives in a number of ways that are captured in the SSQ.The sp-SSQ12 is a valid and reliable tool for assessing everyday listening abilities and limitations experienced by Spanish-speaking adults with hearing loss.The sp-SSQ12 can be incorporated in the hearing rehabilitation process as a tool for evaluating and improving hearing assessment and rehabilitation programs.The sp-SSQ12 can help to identify adults who require a comprehensive hearing assessment.