Toimintahinnan
Toimintahinnan is a Finnish term that translates to "functional hearing" or "auditory processing ability." It refers to an individual's capacity to understand and interpret spoken language, even in challenging listening environments. This concept goes beyond simply detecting sound or having normal hearing thresholds; it encompasses the brain's ability to process auditory information efficiently.
Difficulties with toimintahinnan can manifest as trouble understanding speech in noisy places, needing others to repeat
Assessment of toimintahinnan typically involves specialized audiological tests that evaluate the brain's response to various auditory