Much research has been conducted to provide researchers and hearing healthcare professionals with updated information in regard to hearing assessments, results interpretation and case management. This ongoing research is particularly imperative to guide clinicians with optimized methods in assessing and managing pediatric patients with hearing impairment and disability. As such, tremendous research efforts have been made in determining the most optimum methods in assessing hearing using both subjective and objective tests. Since hearing loss can occur due to disrupted peripheral and/or central auditory pathway, there is also a growing interest to study children with auditory processing disorder (APD). Even though notable achievements have been observed in understanding APD, more research is required, particularly in establishing a gold standard APD test and its specific interventions. Aditionally, having an objective test such as speech-evoked auditory brainstem response is beneficial to understand how speech sounds are encoded within the brainstem region in hearing-impaired children, as well as in those with compromised neural function. In this book, we have gathered research from Malaysia and India in this field and hope it will be of interest to our readers.
Author(s): Ariel Tenenbaum, Joav Merrick
Series: Disability Studies
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
Year: 2020
Language: English
Pages: 245
City: New York
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1
Advancements in pediatric hearing assessments
Abstract
Introduction
Clinical hearing assessments
Innovative research in hearing assessments
Conclusion
References
Section one: Assessment
Chapter 2
A review on Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (UNHS) programs in Asian developing countries
Abstract
Introduction
Overview of Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (UNHS)
UNHS programs in the Philippines
UNHS protocols in Philippines
UNHS programs in China
UNHS protocols in China
Factors affecting the efficiency of UNHS
Conclusion
References
Chapter 3
Expanding access to services for hearing-disabled school children: The application of telemedicine in the field of audiology
Abstract
Introduction
Roles of educational audiologists
Telemedicine application in audiology
Teleaudiology applications in educational settings
Effective implementation of teleaudiology
References
Chapter 4
Development and validation of multidimensional pictorial questionnaire for adult with hearing impairment
Abstract
Introduction
Our study
Phase 1: Categorization of the information according to different environments
Phase 2: Selection of appropriate pictures explaining the questions
Phase 3: Validation and reliability check
Phase 4: Verification process
Scoring and data analysis
Findings
Validation process
Face validation: College environment subsection
Job environment subsection
Home environment subsection
Competing signal
Peer group
Verification and reliability check with clinical population
Discussion
Validation
Face validity
Content validity
Reliability
Total responses
Conclusion
Appendix
Questionnaire
Instruction
Questions related to college environment
Questions related to job environment
Questions related to home environment
Questions related to competing signal
Questions related to peer group
References
Chapter 5
Acoustic reflex testing in clinical audiology: What is the next direction?
Abstract
Introduction
The concept of acoustic reflex
Current parameters of acoustic reflex
Acoustic reflex decay
Acoustic reflex latency
Acoustic reflex findings in patients with compromised auditory functions
Conclusion and future directions
References
Section two: Communication strategies and rehabilitation
Chapter 6
Analysis of communication strategies used by hearing impaired individuals
Abstract
Introduction
Our study
Inclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria
Procedure
Phase I
Phase II: Administration on clinical population
Findings
Discussion
Comparing the communication strategies used by males and females
Comparing the communication strategies used by young adult and older adults
Conclusion
References
Chapter 7
Hearing aid acclimatization in adults with hearing impairment
Abstract
Introduction
Our study
Findings
Discussion
Test variations in acclimatization
References
Chapter 8
Development of Malay word materials for auditory-cognitive training for older adults
Abstract
Introduction
Our study
Participants
Design
Materials
Location
Procedure
Data analysis
Findings
Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 9
Usability and acceptance of a computer-based auditory training among older adults in Malaysia
Abstract
Introduction
Overview of the Malay CBAT
Our study
Study design and procedures
Findings
System design and instructions – Dimension of efficiency
Objective of training – Dimension of learnability
Perception and acceptance of the CBAT- Dimension of acceptance
Technical issues with the CBAT prototype
Discussion
The usability and acceptance of the Malay CBAT among older adults
Design recommendations for a computer-based training system for older people
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 10
Development of Malay sentence materials in speech-in-noise training for adults
Abstract
Introduction
Our study
Step 1: Analysis phase
Step 2: Development phase
Participants for development phase
Selection and formation of sentences
Naturalness of sentences
Recording and normalisation
Step 3: Evaluation phase
Participants in the evaluation phase
Estimation of the performance-intensity function (PI function)
Equalization of sentences
Findings and discussion
Development phase
Selection and formation of sentences
Naturalness of sentences
Evaluation phase
Performance-intensity function (PI function)
Equalized sentences in noise
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Section three: Hearing-related disorders
Chapter 11
Unveiling difficulties in performing prayer movements among adults with disabling vestibular disorders
Abstract
Introduction
Our study
Findings
Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 12
Management of subjective tinnitus by clinical professionals in Malaysia: A cross-sectional survey study
Abstract
Introduction
Our study
Development of questionnaire (first phase)
Administration of questionnaire (second phase)
Data analysis
Findings
Demographic of respondents
Referral pathway
Assessment
Treatment
Outcome measure
Satisfaction on the current practice
Clinical opinion
Discussion
Referral pathway
Assessment
Treatment
Outcome measure
Satisfaction on the current practice
Clinical opinion
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Section four: Acknowledgments
Chapter 13
About the editors
Chapter 14
About the Center for Children with Chronic Diseases and Down Syndrome Center Jerusalem, Israel, Department of Pediatrics, Mt Scopus Campus, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
Center for Children with Chronic Diseases
Conclusion
Contact
Chapter 15
About the Audiology and Speech Pathology Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
Vision and mission
Academic activities
Clinical activities
Research activities
Conclusion
Contact
Chapter 16
About the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development in Israel
Mission
Service and academic activities
Research activities
National collaborations
International collaborations
Targets
Contact
Section five: Index
Index
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