In this paper, we have used the chi-squared test and Yule’s Q measure to discover associations in tables of patient audiology data. These records are examples of heterogeneous medical records, since they contain audiograms, textual notes and typical relational fields. In our first experiment we used the chi-squared measure to discover associations between the different fields of audiology data ...

[page 69] Adult hearing screening: the Cyprus Pilot Program C. Thodi,1 M. Parazzini,2 S.E. Kramer,3 A.C. Davis,4 S. Stenfelt,5 T. Janssen,6 D. Stephens,7 P.A. Smith,4,8 M. Pronk,3 L.J.C. Anteunis,9 F. Grandori2 1Cyprus Audiology Center, Nicosia, Cyprus; 2Istituto di Ingegneria Biomedica ISIB, CNR Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Milano, Italy; 3Department of ENT/Audiology, VU University Medi...

OBJECTIVE Qualitative research methodologies are being used more frequently in audiology as it allows for a better understanding of the perspectives of people with hearing impairment. This article describes why and how international interdisciplinary qualitative research can be conducted. DESIGN This paper is based on a literature review and our recent experience with the conduction of an int...

Hearing aids. Despite technological advancements, hearing aids continue to be the most common intervention for hearing loss. However, for a variety of practical and psychological reasons, people fitted with hearing aids often stop using them. In the UK, volunteers who often wear hearing aids themselves have supported NHS patients’ use of hearing aids and a Bristol research team recently sought ...

Background. Cleft palate is associated with recurrent otitis media with effusion and hearing loss. This study analysed the way these patients' hearing is managed in Alder Hey Children's Hospital. Method. A retrospective audit was carried out on cleft palate patients in Alder Hey Children's Hospital. Audiology assessment and treatment options were reviewed. Comparisons were made between the use ...

Corresponding author: Vlad Budu, “Prof. Dr. Dorin Hociota” Institute of Phono-Audiology and Functional ENT Surgery, 21 Mihai Cioranu Street, District 5, Bucharest, Romania email: [email protected] Vlad Budu1, Mihail Tusaliu1, Alexandru Coman1, Ioan Bulescu2 1“Prof. Dr. Dorin Hociota” Institute of Phono-Audiology and Functional ENT Surgery, Bucharest, Romania 2Department of Morphological Scienc...

The quantity and quality of aural rehabilitation training that audiology graduate students receive versus the current services available to those students regarding work with the hearing impaired, cochlear implant recipients, patients with vestibular disorders, patients with central auditory processing disorders, and patients suffering from tinnitus were examined. Forty ASHA-accredited colleges...

The importance of tele-audiology service delivery and accessibility has highlighted with the COVID-19 pandemic. Tele-audiology is an alternative method delivering various hearing intervention services including counselling, evaluation, fitting, rehabilitation through telecommunication. essential goal to obtain best outcomes equivalent face-to-face service. Even though it several advantages in a...