Download or read book Everyday Audiology written by Kazunari J. Koike and published by Plural Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the basic audiological procedures involved in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of patients with hearing and/or balance disorders.
Download or read book Hearing Loss written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2004-12-17 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millions of Americans experience some degree of hearing loss. The Social Security Administration (SSA) operates programs that provide cash disability benefits to people with permanent impairments like hearing loss, if they can show that their impairments meet stringent SSA criteria and their earnings are below an SSA threshold. The National Research Council convened an expert committee at the request of the SSA to study the issues related to disability determination for people with hearing loss. This volume is the product of that study. Hearing Loss: Determining Eligibility for Social Security Benefits reviews current knowledge about hearing loss and its measurement and treatment, and provides an evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of the current processes and criteria. It recommends changes to strengthen the disability determination process and ensure its reliability and fairness. The book addresses criteria for selection of pure tone and speech tests, guidelines for test administration, testing of hearing in noise, special issues related to testing children, and the difficulty of predicting work capacity from clinical hearing test results. It should be useful to audiologists, otolaryngologists, disability advocates, and others who are concerned with people who have hearing loss.
Download or read book HowExpert Guide to Hearing Loss written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on 2021-02-24 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HowExpert Guide to Hearing Loss is a go-to guide for all things hearing loss. This book contains information that you won’t get anywhere else, written by an expert in the field. It includes everything from understanding hearing loss and hearing technology to the best ways to communicate with your loved ones in difficult listening situations. The book teaches you: - What hearing loss is and how to understand your diagnosis. - How to recognize a hearing loss in yourself or a loved one. - How to protect your hearing from damage and hearing loss. - Best communication strategies to hear in noisy places. - How to connect your hearing aids to technology for a better listening experience. - Talking tips to increase your child’s language skills even with a hearing loss. - And so much more! From start to finish, this guide is rich in tips and tricks for hearing loss and understanding what can help after diagnosis. Hearing aids can be confusing and entirely new for you or your loved one, and this book can help everyone understand hearing loss and technology more deeply. It covers hearing loss in both adults and children, and with the information you read in this book, you will feel more connected with the ones you love and learn how to communicate with them more effectively. It can help you on your own journey with hearing loss or help you to understand someone else’s! Check out “HowExpert Guide to Hearing Loss” today! About the Expert Christine Anderson, AuD, is a pediatric audiologist currently based in Texas. She received her Doctorate of Audiology in 2017 from the University of North Texas and completed her externship clinical year as a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Fellow at the Oregon Health and Science University. She has spent her career working with children with hearing loss and their families and enjoys educating the community about the social impacts of hearing loss. When not in the hospital providing clinical care to her pediatric patients, she organizes support groups, events, educational sessions, and social gatherings for people with hearing loss. She loves volunteering her time working with children with disabilities. Christine enjoys hiking, cooking, camping, and spending as much time as possible with her friends, family, and boyfriend in her free time. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
Download or read book Pediatric Audiology written by Jane R. Madell and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2013-11-07 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by pioneering experts in the field, this updated and expanded edition of Pediatric Audiology focuses on the practical application of audiology principles and protocols that audiologists and graduate students need to master. It features new chapters on vestibular testing of children, bone anchored hearing aids, and interpretation of audiologic test results, as well as describing in detail the red flags that audiologists should know to identify and manage the barriers to a childs optimal auditory development. Key Features: Videos with closed captioning, available online on Thiemes MediaCenter, demonstrate the clinical testing techniques discussed in the book Detailed explanations of test protocols enable audiologists and otolaryngologists to use audiologic data to make thoughtful and effective management decisions for infants and children with hearing loss Step-by-step guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric hearing and balance disorders give students practical information they need and help practitioners accurately evaluate patients Graduate students in audiology will read this text cover to cover and practicing audiologists will frequently refer to it in their daily practice.
Download or read book Audiology services written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Health Committee and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2007-05-16 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One in seven people in England suffer from hearing loss of some kind, and the advent of digital hearing aids proved of great benefit to many patients. The Modernising Hearing Aid Services (MHAS) programme to improve audiology services, introduced in 2000, aimed to provide NHS patients with digital hearing aids. But the demand from people upgrading from older models was not predicted, and this led to very long waiting lists and times. The Committee regards the Government's new framework for audiology, "Improving access to audiology services in England" (Dept of Health, March 2007, http://www.18weeks.nhs.uk/public/default.aspx?main=true&load=ArticleViewer&ArticleId=570) as primarily reiterating previous announcements. A main concern is that audiology is kept outside the 18-week referral to treatment target that applies to consultant-led services, which compounds the waiting time problem. There is a need to increase capacity, and the Department of Health should undertake an examination of the medium- and long-term demand for digital hearing aids. The Committee notes the variation in practice in NHS audiology departments, and believes many could operate more efficiently. They should examine the skill mix and levels of training or experience necessary, and look at more flexible approaches to service provision. The report also comments on the involvement of the private sector to provide additional capacity, and the entry into the market of others such as opticians. The private services need to be monitored and the quality of care assessed on the same basis as that used for the NHS.
Download or read book Hearing Health Care for Adults written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-10-06 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The loss of hearing - be it gradual or acute, mild or severe, present since birth or acquired in older age - can have significant effects on one's communication abilities, quality of life, social participation, and health. Despite this, many people with hearing loss do not seek or receive hearing health care. The reasons are numerous, complex, and often interconnected. For some, hearing health care is not affordable. For others, the appropriate services are difficult to access, or individuals do not know how or where to access them. Others may not want to deal with the stigma that they and society may associate with needing hearing health care and obtaining that care. Still others do not recognize they need hearing health care, as hearing loss is an invisible health condition that often worsens gradually over time. In the United States, an estimated 30 million individuals (12.7 percent of Americans ages 12 years or older) have hearing loss. Globally, hearing loss has been identified as the fifth leading cause of years lived with disability. Successful hearing health care enables individuals with hearing loss to have the freedom to communicate in their environments in ways that are culturally appropriate and that preserve their dignity and function. Hearing Health Care for Adults focuses on improving the accessibility and affordability of hearing health care for adults of all ages. This study examines the hearing health care system, with a focus on non-surgical technologies and services, and offers recommendations for improving access to, the affordability of, and the quality of hearing health care for adults of all ages.
Download or read book Audiology Services in Diverse Communities written by Alejandra Ullauri and published by Plural Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-23 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the population in the U.S. becomes more diverse, health care professionals have a responsibility to adapt their services to meet the needs of the diverse populations they serve. However, many providers lack access to the appropriate resources to provide high quality care to their Spanish-speaking patients. Audiology Services in Diverse Communities is a professional resource designed to decrease language barriers, improve patient-clinician interactions, and create more culturally competent hearing services. Written by a clinician for clinicians working on a daily basis with minority communities experiencing existing systemic barriers, this unique text begins with an overview of cultural competence and the barriers that exist in audiology services. The text continues an evidence-based, cross-cultural approach to addressing some of those barriers and generating a discussion of what professionals can do in their own clinical settings. The final, and largest, section of the text is a language tool presented in both English and Spanish to aid clinicians as they communicate and work with Spanish-speaking patients. Key Features: * The only book that provides clinicians with a compilation of resources, in English and Spanish, ready to use in clinic * More than 25 resources such as clinical history forms, test instructions, standardized questionnaires, self-assessment tools available in English and Spanish to help clinicians provide with language concordance during clinical encounters. * Evidence-based ideas that can help clinicians assess, develop, implement, and monitor cultural-competent services * A unique format that allows clinicians to visualize English resources on the left-side and Spanish resources on the right-side, facilitating communication between patient and clinician
Download or read book Audiology Practice Management written by Brian J. Taylor and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2019-01-18 with total page 635 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audiology Practice Management, Third Edition by Brian Taylor, provides new and established audiologists with everything they need to know about running a practice in the 21st century. This new edition offers expert approaches to starting and maintaining a practice in audiology - from technical, legal, and financial daily operations - to new issues like HIPAA compliance, social media considerations, and marketing strategies in the digital age. Readers will benefit from the collective knowledge and expertise of audiologists and assorted industry experts who share pearls, controversies, and tips on a wide range of topics, including areas of practice not commonly seen in textbooks. Six new chapters cover key topics including basic management principles, clinical education, pricing strategies, entrepreneurial skills, changes in healthcare documentation, and valuation and exit strategy. Key Features The financial aspects of audiology including accounting, coding, reimbursement, and competitive pricing The delivery of optimal, patient-centered services with discussion of quality improvement, staffing, infection control, and improved amplification acceptance rates A clinical process perspective on changes in healthcare documentation and how to use SOAP notes Best practices - from credentialing and contracting - to sales and marketing strategies Full color figures, flowcharts, and textboxes This title is part of a three-volume set on Audiology (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Practice Management). Together, these books cover every aspect of audiology, providing a remarkably comprehensive resource - essential reading for doctoral students in audiology and must-have bookshelf references for audiologists.
Download or read book Roeser s Audiology Desk Reference written by Ross J. Roeser and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2013-05-17 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for the best-selling first edition: fills a much needed gap in audiological literature, providing a source of essential facts, figures and diagrams the information is precise and easy to read, while the contents and index pages are also very detailed, making it easy to locate information. -- Journal of Otolaryngology Audiologists are often pressed for time and need an up-to-date reference for quick consultation in their daily practice. Roeser's Audiology Desk Reference, Second Edition, is an accessible resource containing all the latest facts, figures, diagrams, and standards that are essential to an audiologist's practice. Key Features: Covers relevant topics such as anatomy and physiology, audiologic and vestibular testing, instruments and procedures, hearing conservation, and much more! Includes thousands of practical facts, figures, and tables for use in daily practice Contains valuable information on all aspects of audiology diagnosis and treatment Compiled and edited by Dr. Roeser along with four seasoned experts in the audiology profession This invaluable clinical guide will be the reference of choice for all busy practitioners and students in audiology and speech-language pathology.
Download or read book Audiology written by Steven Kramer and published by Plural Publishing. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With two new chapters, improved artwork, and significant updates made throughout, the fourth edition of Audiology: Science to Practice continues to be the most comprehensive textbook for audiology and hearing science courses, as well as for health care professionals wanting a better understanding of hearing science and audiology practices. It is written in a style that makes new or difficult concepts relatively easy to understand, while still providing more coverage of hearing and vestibular science and clinical audiology than other introductory texts. Topics include information about the profession of audiology, acoustics, anatomy and physiology of the auditory and vestibular systems, preparing for the patient, otoscopy, pure-tone audiometry and speech measures, audiogram interpretations, masking, tympanometry, acoustic reflexes, wideband acoustic immittance, otoacoustic emissions, auditory brainstem responses, hearing screening, hearing aids, assistive listening aides, cochlear and other implantable devices, vestibular evaluation, descriptions of auditory and vestibular disorders, and aural rehabilitation. There is also a chapter on the roles of speech-language pathologists related to understanding and caring for persons with hearing and balance concerns. Where relevant, the material includes evidence-based practice. New to the Fourth Edition: * Two new chapters: Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist and Other Treatments and (Re)habilitation of Hearing and Balance Disorders * Many new beautifully drawn two-color anatomy and physiology illustrations * Black and white figures have been color-enhanced * Several chapters were reorganized and updated to include vestibular anatomy, physiology, and vestibular disorders within the relevant auditory chapters * A separate chapter on vestibular evaluation and bedside screening * Many chapters expanded to provide information on environmental factors that affect the transmission of sound, signal-to-noise ratio, preparation for testing, cerumen management, assistive listening technology systems (HATS), and status of over-the-counter hearing aids * Updated references and standards throughout Key Features: * Many illustrations to help clarify and expand on key concepts * Chapters begin with a list of learning objectives and end with key references * Punctuated with historical and informational set-aside boxes * An easy-to-read writing style to help students understand scientific concepts * Key terms highlighted throughout with a comprehensive end-of-book glossary Disclaimer: Please note that ancillary content (such as documents, audio, and video, etc.) may not be included as published in the original print version of this book.
Download or read book AUDIOLOGY Practice Management written by Holly Hosford-Dunn and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 958 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of Audiology: Practice Management provides a comprehensive overview of the most important topics for the successful operation of clinics and private practices. Practical guidelines help the reader master the technical, legal, and financial aspects of daily practice, from the fundamentals of HIPAA compliance, to infection control, to marketing strategies, to integrating quality control and quality improvement using the FOCUS-PDCA model. Leading professionals share their knowledge and expertise, providing the reader with recommendations for documentation, training and supervision, day-to-day accounting, managed care, and more.Features: Numerous examples throughout the book aid comprehension of important concepts Chapter outlines rapidly acquaint reader with the topics to be discussed, offering a valuable context for reading and review Pearls, pitfalls, controversial points, and special considerations provide teaching points and useful recommendations Audiology: Practice Management is one part of a three-volume series, which is completed by Audiology: Diagnosis and Audiology: Treatment. This book is an essential reference for audiology students and practicing audiologists, as well as for educators, and other health care practitioners participating in service delivery.
Download or read book Survey of Audiology written by David DeBonis and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For nearly 20 years, Survey of Audiology: Fundamentals for Audiologists and Health Professionals has provided both the breadth of an introductory survey of audiology and the depth of a detailed textbook. Inside, Drs. David DeBonis and Constance Donohue have combined their years of work in clinical settings and their experience teaching audiology into a textbook intended to give students all the knowledge they’ll need in the most accessible and comprehensible format. In this Third Edition, updates have been made to include the latest information on the most current topics in audiology, including cognition and hearing loss, pharmacology, central auditory processing disorders, wireless technology, hearing aid accessibility, tinnitus, genetics and biotechnology, and noise exposure. New and updated inside the Third Edition: Ethical considerations for audiologists Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder (ANSD) Auditory processing disorders Tinnitus Evidence-based genetic counseling The latest hearing aid technology How to critically review evidence in literature and studies Included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom. With its extensive glossary, numerous case examples, chapter abstracts, learning objectives, and questions for discussion, Survey of Audiology is designed to support learning and reinforce key points in every way. The text also works to integrate the humanistic aspects of audiology with the scientific ones into holistic discussions of assessment and intervention. Through this approach, students will learn to always remember that there is a person behind each set of symptoms. While aspiring audiologists will appreciate the depth of Survey of Audiology: Fundamentals for Audiologists and Health Professionals, Third Edition, students of speech-language pathology and other health professions looking for a crash course in audiology will benefit from its readability and wide scope.
Download or read book Patient and Family Centered Speech Language Pathology and Audiology written by Carly Meyer and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2019-04-29 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A how-to-guide on providing an evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care service in speech-language pathology and audiology Patient and family-centered care is a vital component of improving treatment satisfaction and measurable success. Patient and Family-Centered Speech–Language Pathology and Audiology focuses on teaching speech-language pathology and audiology students how to develop and incorporate this model into everyday practice. Carly Meyer, Nerina Scarinci, Louise Hickson, and an impressive array of international authors share personal experiences and pearls that prepare students with both scientific evidence and practical information for implementation. The content reflects a cross-collaborative approach, with contributions from speech-language pathologists and audiologists, as well as other health professionals including psychologists and occupational therapists. Key Features: Professional topics including preparation and planning for patient- and family-centered care in the practice setting, needs assessments, multidisciplinary collaboration, and cultural and linguistic diversity Real-life cases, description of evidence-based patient outcomes, and firsthand insights included in each chapter Learning objectives, boxed features such as student activities and helpful tips, questions for consideration, and end of chapter summaries enhance retention and integration of knowledge 29 video case examples that include interviews with patients, families, and clinicians, as well as demonstrations of patient- and family-centered care in action
Download or read book AUDIOLOGY 3 Volume Set written by Ross J. Roeser and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 3666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Order the AUDIOLOGY, 3-Volume Set and save $49.90! Now updated for a Second Edition! Designed as the complete reference for practitioners in the 21st century, these three books not only include foundation-building sections in anatomy, physiology, diagnosis, treatment, and practice management, but also cover such cutting-edge topics as otoacoustic emissions, functional brain imaging, genetic components, neonatal screening, pharmacology, infection control, and much more! It is the only current audiology text to address pressing issues of practice management, with checklists for the growing number of specialists moving into private practice. Highlights of this outstanding work include: Incisive coverage of otoacoustic emissions, radiology, brain imaging, and pharmacology Each volume comes complete with sections on principles, applications, and future directions The first comprehensive treatment in an audiology textbook of business and practice management issues for hearing health professionals Pearls, pitfalls, special considerations, and controversial issues emphasize key points and clarify important information For comprehensive coverage of everything today's audiologist needs to know, these books are unparalleled. Practicing audiologists will turn to them often in daily practice and look to them for tips on how to make their practice more efficient. The audiology graduate student will rely on these books for thorough, state-of-the-art information.
Download or read book School Based Audiology written by Cynthia McCormick Richburg and published by Plural Publishing. This book was released on 2011-10-28 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: School-Based Audiology takes the reader through the history of audiology in the schools, focusing on legislation that has shaped the face of school-based audiology as it is practiced throughout the United States. Core concepts involving academic achievement in students who are deaf/hard-of-hearing, classroom acoustics, hearing screening programs, hearing loss prevention programs, diagnostic evaluation protocols, hearing aid and FM system verification procedures, and classroom amplification are covered throughout the chapters. Concepts regarding collaboration with other school-based professionals and classroom accommodations and modifications are outlined and provide examples for real-life application. Each chapter of this textbook concludes with a list of vocabulary words and terms used in the educational environment. Practice management concepts not typically discussed in textbooks on this topic are presented, including minimum competencies, third-party billing, program outcome evaluation, mentoring, and preceptoring. Recently qualified and even seasoned audiologists will appreciate attention given to recent advances in areas like cochlear implants, auditory processing disorders, and auditory dys-synchrony as they relate to managing students with hearing loss. The varied and ever-changing roles of audiologists in the educational setting are described and highlighted with vignettes, or short personal statements describing real practitioners degree and training information, work settings, job description within their school districts, and day-to-day responsibilities. These personal accounts allow the AuD student an inside look at what audiologists do in the schools. Students are able to experience through these readings how different, exciting, and even challenging school-based positions can be. Instructors using this textbook will be able to supplement their lectures with the information described here, and will appreciate the structured approach wherein concepts contained in the chapters progressively advance in tune with the readers knowledge. Instructors goals will be met, as well as KASA requirements, because this textbook provides students the necessary knowledge needed to serve in an educational audiology position.
Download or read book Medical legal Evaluation of Hearing Loss written by Robert A. Dobie and published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. This book was released on 1993 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide for professionals involved in court cases regarding hearing loss in the workplace and elsewhere. Helps readers identify causes of hearing loss and assign appropriate allocations of causation when more than one cause is present. Integrates the specific concerns of physicians, lawyers, employers and insurance professionals. Case studies give a good sense of the challenges and solutions of commonly encountered situations. Complete and well documented. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book Patient and Family Centered Speech Language Pathology and Audiology written by Carly Meyer and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2019-04-29 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A how-to-guide on providing an evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care service in speech-language pathology and audiology Patient and family-centered care is a vital component of improving treatment satisfaction and measurable success. Patient and Family-Centered Speech–Language Pathology and Audiology focuses on teaching speech-language pathology and audiology students how to develop and incorporate this model into everyday practice. Carly Meyer, Nerina Scarinci, Louise Hickson, and an impressive array of international authors share personal experiences and pearls that prepare students with both scientific evidence and practical information for implementation. The content reflects a cross-collaborative approach, with contributions from speech-language pathologists and audiologists, as well as other health professionals including psychologists and occupational therapists. Key Features: Professional topics including preparation and planning for patient- and family-centered care in the practice setting, needs assessments, multidisciplinary collaboration, and cultural and linguistic diversity Real-life cases, description of evidence-based patient outcomes, and firsthand insights included in each chapter Learning objectives, boxed features such as student activities and helpful tips, questions for consideration, and end of chapter summaries enhance retention and integration of knowledge 29 video case examples that include interviews with patients, families, and clinicians, as well as demonstrations of patient- and family-centered care in action
