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The Effect of Hearing Loss on Balance Control

Author : Victoria C. Kowalewski
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (114 download)

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Download or read book The Effect of Hearing Loss on Balance Control written by Victoria C. Kowalewski and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We investigated the contribution of auditory inputs to balance control in healthy young adults and older adults with normal hearing by simulating hearing loss, as well as in older adult with hearing loss by testing with and without hearing aids. Twenty healthy young adults with normal hearing, twenty older adults with normal hearing, and twenty older adults with hearing aids completed single- and dual- tasks consisting of a standardized audiology test (BKB-SIN) and maintaining standing balance in response to surface translations. Participants performed an auditory task of repeating back sentences from a standardized audiological test, the Bamford-Kowal-Bench Speech-In-Noise (BKB-SIN), played through wireless noise-cancelling headphones under randomized normal hearing and simulated hearing loss conditions or through surrounding speakers under hearing aid or no hearing aid condition. Simulated hearing loss was achieved using Adobe Audition software and a FFT logarithmic curve to manipulate sound volume and frequencies of standardized sentences according to age-related moderate hearing loss documented in literature. Backward surface translation perturbations inducing a forward loss of balance were synchronized with the auditory task and presented randomly at three levels (0m/s2, 2m/s2, and 5 m/s2). Primary outcome measures included: maximum Center of Pressure - Center of Mass (COP-COM) distance in response to perturbation during the first compensatory step, reaction time for initiating the first compensatory step, number of steps after loss of balance, and performance on the BKB-SIN. Repeated measures ANOVA were conducted for each dependent variable with respect to perturbation level and auditory condition. Results show reaction time decreases, maximum COP-COM distance increases, and number of steps increases as perturbation level increases across all groups. BKB-SIN scores and reaction time were significantly worse under the simulated hearing loss condition. Hearing aids significantly improved BKB-SIN scores, but not balance scores. Hearing loss affects reactive balance control, particularly while simultaneously attending to auditory tasks. Older adults maintain the ability to initiate compensatory steps, but they require an increase number of steps to regain balance. Individuals with hearing loss may be at greater risk of falling compared to individuals with normal hearing due to age-related cognitive and neurodegenerative changes associated with hearing loss.

Hearing Loss

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309092965
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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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.

Movement System Impairment Syndromes of the Extremities, Cervical and Thoracic Spines - E-Book

Author : Shirley Sahrmann
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323083781
Total Pages : 568 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book Movement System Impairment Syndromes of the Extremities, Cervical and Thoracic Spines - E-Book written by Shirley Sahrmann and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-11-19 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extensively illustrated and evidence based, Movement System Impairment Syndromes of the Extremities, Cervical and Thoracic Spines helps you effectively diagnose and manage musculoskeletal pain. It discusses diagnostic categories and their associated muscle and movement imbalances, and makes recommendations for treatment. Also covered is the examination itself, plus exercise principles, specific corrective exercises, and the modification of functional activities. Case studies provide examples of clinical reasoning, and a companion Evolve website includes video clips of tests and procedures. Written and edited by the leading experts on muscle and movement, Shirley Sahrmann and associates, this book is a companion to the popular Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes. An organized and structured method helps you make sound decisions in analyzing the mechanical cause of movement impairment syndromes, determining the contributing factors, and planning a strategy for management. Detailed, yet clear explanations of examination, exercise principles, specific corrective exercises, and modification of functional activities for case management provide the tools you need to identify movement imbalances, establish the relevant diagnosis, and develop the corrective exercise prescription. Case studies illustrate the clinical reasoning used in managing musculoskeletal pain. Evidence-based research supports the procedures covered in the text. Over 360 full-color illustrations -- plus tables and summary boxes -- highlight essential concepts and procedures. A companion Evolve website includes video clips demonstrating the tests and procedures and printable grids from the book.

Atlas of Muscle Innervation Zones

Author : Marco Barbero
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 8847024633
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (47 download)

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Download or read book Atlas of Muscle Innervation Zones written by Marco Barbero and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-08-04 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Invasive electromyography is a well-established diagnostic tool that has been used for decades by neurologists. Recently, new and alternative devices have increasingly become available that permit diagnosis without the use of needles. This developing area of science and the new tools have not, however, been sufficiently investigated in academic training. Consequently a gap exists between what science is making possible and the competence acquired during graduate studies. This handy volume has the aim of filling this gap by providing the information required by medical practitioners in rehabilitation, sports, and occupational health as well as by rehabilitation therapists, ergonomists, and sport coaches. The techniques that are presented and explained will help in monitoring and recording changes, evaluating the effectiveness of treatments and training, evaluating work stations, and preventing and documenting the evolution of occupational disorders of the neuromuscular system.

Hearing Loss and Healthy Aging

Author : Tracy A. Lustig
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780309302265
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book Hearing Loss and Healthy Aging written by Tracy A. Lustig and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pages:1 to 25 -- Pages:26 to 50 -- Pages:51 to 75 -- Pages:76 to 100 -- Pages:101 to 125 -- Pages:126 to 129

The Impact of the Auditory and Visual Environments on Balance in Children with Bilateral Vestibular Loss and Cochlear Implantation

Author : Nikolaus Wolter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (133 download)

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Book Synopsis The Impact of the Auditory and Visual Environments on Balance in Children with Bilateral Vestibular Loss and Cochlear Implantation by : Nikolaus Wolter

Download or read book The Impact of the Auditory and Visual Environments on Balance in Children with Bilateral Vestibular Loss and Cochlear Implantation written by Nikolaus Wolter and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vestibular impairment is common in congenital sensorineural hearing loss yet children are remarkably able to remain upright. To gain an understanding of how these children compensate for their bilateral cochelovestibular loss (BVL) we investigated the effects visual and auditory virtual environments in children with BVL and bilateral cochlear implantation (CI), ages 8.5-17.9 years, using clinical balance tests and measures of postural control. Children with BVL had significantly impaired balance compared to typically developing children with balance skills approximating those of a 4.5-year-old child. Body movement was significantly greater in children with BVL when performing balance tasks. Children with BVL relied on vision to a greater extent than their typically developing peers. The presence of moving objects in the environment did not significantly alter balance in either group. Balance and postural control improved in children with BVL when CI were on. Children with BVL rely on vision and auditory input through CI in order to balance but this does not restore balance to normal levels. Novel methods are required to reestablish vestibular-type input in this vulnerable population.

Hearing Health Care for Adults

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309439264
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (94 download)

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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.

Late-Life Depression

Author : Steven P. Roose
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195152743
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (951 download)

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Download or read book Late-Life Depression written by Steven P. Roose and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2004-07-15 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We live in an aging world. Illnesses that are prevalent and cause significant morbidity and mortality in older people will consume an increasing share of health care resources. One such illness is depression. This illness has a particularly devastating impact in the elderly because it is often undiagnosed or inadequately treated. Depression not only has a profound impact on quality of life but it is associated with an increased risk of mortality from suicide and vascular disease. In fact for every medical illness studied, e.g. heart disease, diabetes, cancer, individuals who are depressed have a worse prognosis. Research has illuminated the physiological and behavioral effects of depression that accounts for these poor outcomes. The deleterious relationship between depression and other illnesses has changed the concept of late-life depression from a "psychiatric disorder" that is diagnosed and treated by a psychiatrist to a common and serious disorder that is the responsibility of all physicians who care for patients over the age of 60.This is the first volume devoted to the epidemiology, phenomenology, psychobiology, treatment and consequences of late-life depression. Although much has been written about depressive disorders, the focus has been primarily on the illness as experienced in younger adults. The effects of aging on the brain, the physiological and behavioral consequences of recurrent depression, and the impact of other diseases common in the elderly, make late-life depression a distinct entity. There is a compelling need for a separate research program, specialized treatments, and a book dedicated to this disorder. This book will be invaluable to psychiatrists, gerontologists, clinical psychologists, social workers, students, trainees, and others who care for individuals over the age of sixty.

Occupational Noise Exposure

Author : Department of Health and Human Services
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781496001597
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book Occupational Noise Exposure written by Department of Health and Human Services and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-02-19 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress declared that its purpose was to assure, so far as possible, safe and healthful working conditions for every working man and woman and to preserve our human resources. In this Act, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is charged with recommending occupational safety and health standards and describing exposure concentrations that are safe for various periods of employment-including but not limited to concentrations at which no worker will suffer diminished health, functional capacity, or life expectancy as a result of his or her work experience. By means of criteria documents, NIOSH communicates these recommended standards to regulatory agencies (including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA]) and to others in the occupational safety and health community. Criteria documents provide the scientific basis for new occupational safety and health standards. These documents generally contain a critical review of the scientific and technical information available on the prevalence of hazards, the existence of safety and health risks, and the adequacy of control methods. In addition to transmitting these documents to the Department of Labor, NIOSH also distributes them to health professionals in academic institutions, industry, organized labor, public interest groups, and other government agencies. In 1972, NIOSH published Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Noise, which provided the basis for a recommended standard to reduce the risk of developing permanent hearing loss as a result of occupational noise exposure [NIOSH 1972]. NIOSH has now evaluated the latest scientific information and has revised some of its previous recommendations. The 1998 recommendations go beyond attempting to conserve hearing by focusing on preventing occupational noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). This criteria document reevaluates and reaffirms the recommended exposure limit (REL) for occupational noise exposure established by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in 1972. The REL is 85 decibels, A-weighted, as an 8-hr time-weighted average (85 dBA as an 8-hr TWA). Exposures at or above this level are hazardous. By incorporating the 4000-Hz audiometric frequency into the definition of hearing impairment in the risk assessment, NIOSH has found an 8% excess risk of developing occupational noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) during a 40-year lifetime exposure at the 85-dBA REL. NIOSH has also found that scientific evidence supports the use of a 3-dB exchange rate for the calculation of TWA exposures to noise. The recommendations in this document go beyond attempts to conserve hearing by focusing on prevention of occupational NIHL. For workers whose noise exposures equal or exceed 85 dBA, NIOSH recommends a hearing loss prevention program (HLPP) that includes exposure assessment, engineering and administrative controls, proper use of hearing protectors, audiometric evaluation, education and motivation, recordkeeping, and program audits and evaluations. Audiometric evaluation is an important component of an HLPP. To provide early identification of workers with increasing hearing loss, NIOSH has revised the criterion for significant threshold shift to an increase of 15 dB in the hearing threshold level (HTL) at 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, or 6000 Hz in either ear, as determined by two consecutive tests. To permit timely intervention and prevent further hearing losses in workers whose HTLs have increased because of occupational noise exposure, NIOSH no longer recommends age correction on individual audiograms.

An Essential Guide to Hearing and Balance Disorders

Author : R. Steven Ackley
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 1351576690
Total Pages : 652 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (515 download)

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Book Synopsis An Essential Guide to Hearing and Balance Disorders by : R. Steven Ackley

Download or read book An Essential Guide to Hearing and Balance Disorders written by R. Steven Ackley and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2018-03-29 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Essential Guide to Hearing and Balance Disorders consolidates the most significant clinical aspects of hearing and balance disorders, ranging from cause and diagnosis to treatment and cure. Experts in various subspecialties of this extensive topic introduce readers to the most sophisticated and state of the art methods of diagnosis and treatment. Each chapter expands on a specific topic area along the continuum of how medical personnel diagnose hearing and balance disorders, to how surgical implantation of the cochlea and rehabilitation can remedy various conditions. In concise format, the book begins with a case history and follows with comprehensive descriptions of current knowledge regarding fundamental causes of hearing loss and balance disorders, as well as a thorough examination of objective assessment. The latter half of the volume presents specialized treatment and rehabilitative options for various disorders. The chapters in this part cover special topics and conclude with pertinent case studies. Unique areas of discussion in a text of this kind include: genetics of deafness pediatric hearing loss and hearing loss later in life business essentials in audiology private practice professional issues, such as ethics, methods of practice, and conflicts of interest. As its title implies, this book is critically important for all students and professionals in hearing/balance related disciplines, including audiology, otolaryngology, general medicine, and rehabilitation oriented allied health care occupations.

Noise and Military Service

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309099498
Total Pages : 339 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Noise and Military Service written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2006-01-20 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Institute of Medicine carried out a study mandated by Congress and sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide an assessment of several issues related to noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus associated with service in the Armed Forces since World War II. The resulting book, Noise and Military Service: Implications for Hearing Loss and Tinnitus, presents findings on the presence of hazardous noise in military settings, levels of noise exposure necessary to cause hearing loss or tinnitus, risk factors for noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus, the timing of the effects of noise exposure on hearing, and the adequacy of military hearing conservation programs and audiometric testing. The book stresses the importance of conducting hearing tests (audiograms) at the beginning and end of military service for all military personnel and recommends several steps aimed at improving the military services' prevention of and surveillance for hearing loss and tinnitus. The book also identifies research needs, emphasizing topics specifically related to military service.

Otology and Neurotology

Author : Nupur Kapoor Nerurkar
Publisher : Thieme
ISBN 13 : 9382076069
Total Pages : 1216 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book Otology and Neurotology written by Nupur Kapoor Nerurkar and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page 1216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Otology and Neurotology provides guidance on the clinical and practical management of diseases of the ear and lateral skull base.It discusses the latest techniques and technologies that encompass the complex nature of the specialty.Topics important to the otologist and neurotologist, such as chronic ear disease, cochlear and brainstem implants, robotic surgery, and many others, are covered by experts in their fields. This book is an invaluable reference for residents, fellows, allied health professionals, comprehensive otolaryngologists, otologists, neurotologists, and skull base surgeons. Key Features: Applied anatomy and physiology of the ear and lateral skull base Evidence-based approach to diseases of the ear and lateral skull base Practical presentation of cutting-edge concepts in otology and neurotology The contributors to this volume are internationally recognized experts in otology, neurotology, and lateral skull base surgery.

Binaural Interference: a Guide for Audiologists

Author : James Jerger
Publisher : Plural Publishing
ISBN 13 : 163550077X
Total Pages : 137 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (355 download)

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Download or read book Binaural Interference: a Guide for Audiologists written by James Jerger and published by Plural Publishing. This book was released on 2018-02-23 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Binaural interference occurs when the speech input to one ear interferes with the input to the other ear during binaural stimulation. The first published study on binaural interference twenty-five years ago demonstrated that some individuals, particularly older individuals, perform more poorly with two hearing aids than with one and/or more poorly with binaural than monaural stimulation on electrophysiologic as well as behavioral measures. Binaural interference is relevant to every audiologist because it impacts the successful use of binaural hearing aids and may explain communicative difficulty in noise or other challenging listening situations in persons with normal-hearing sensitivity as well as persons with hearing loss. This exciting new book written by two highly respected audiologists first traces the history of its study by researchers, then reviews the evidence, both direct and indirect, supporting its reality. This is followed by a discussion of the possible causes of the phenomenon and in-depth analysis of illustrative cases. The authors outline a systematic approach to the clinical detection, evaluation and amelioration of individuals who exhibit binaural interference. Suggestions are furnished on improved techniques for evaluation of the binaural advantage in general and on sensitized detection of the disorder in particular. The book ends with recommendations for future directions. Given the adverse impact of binaural interference on auditory function and its occurrence in a significant subset of the population with hearing loss, as well as in some individuals with normal-hearing sensitivity, research on binaural interference only recently has begun to flourish, and adaptation of audiologic clinical practice to identify, assess, and manage individuals with binaural interference has yet to become widespread. The authors intend for the book to provide impetus for pursuing further research and to encourage audiologists to explore the possibility of binaural interference when patient complaints suggest it and when performing audiologic evaluations. The book is intended for practicing clinical audiologists, audiology students, and hearing scientists.

Mayo Clinic on Hearing and Balance, 3rd edition

Author : Jamie Bogle
Publisher : Mayo Clinic Press
ISBN 13 : 9781893005723
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book Mayo Clinic on Hearing and Balance, 3rd edition written by Jamie Bogle and published by Mayo Clinic Press. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you struggle with hearing loss and balance issues, you’re not alone; nearly 500 million people around the world also suffer. In Mayo Clinic on Hearing and Balance, leading audiologist Jamie M. Bogle helps readers understand the causes of hearing loss and balance issues, how these conditions can be prevented, and how those afflicted with these issues can improve their quality of life. Hearing impairment can be a debilitating condition. From tinnitus and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo to chronic migraines and ear infections, there are a host of underlying causes that can impact your ability to hear well. And hearing loss often goes hand-in-hand with feelings of vertigo. Problems with balance and chronic dizziness can affect every aspect of daily life and put you at risk of injury. In Mayo Clinic on Better Hearing and Balance, you'll get the answers to many common questions about hearing and balance, like how hearing and balance are tested, ways to protect your hearing health, what you can do to improve your balance, how underlying causes of hearing loss are treated, and how to select hearing aids and cochlear implants. You will also find helpful tips and tools for improving your quality of life while living with hearing and balance issues, as well as real-life solutions for recovering from some of the more immobilizing symptoms of the condition. With Mayo Clinic on Better Hearing and Balance, you can take back control of your life and move past your common hearing and balance issues.

Effects of Hearing and Vestibular Function on Balance and Spatial Cognition

Author : Peiyu Helen Wu
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (124 download)

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Download or read book Effects of Hearing and Vestibular Function on Balance and Spatial Cognition written by Peiyu Helen Wu and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction: The hearing and vestibular system have been associated with balance and spatial cognition independently, however, few studies have accounted for both sensory components in the study of balance and spatial cognitive domains. Aims: The primary aim of this pilot study was to determine if people with combined bilateral vestibular and hearing loss will perceive greater handicap in hearing and balance, report greater complaints in spatial cognition, and perceive greater spatial and balance benefit from the use of hearing devices than those with either sensory loss alone. Additional investigations on spatial and balance hearing device benefit in people with balance disorders will also provide some insight into how these devices can impact postural benefit. Methods: Data was collected from 41 participants, including 7 participants with bilateral vestibulopathy (BVP), 11 participants with bilateral hearing loss (HL), 7 participants with BVP and HL (BVPHL), 6 participants with other auditory and vestibular pathologies (OV), and 10 healthy controls. Hearing and vestibular loss were confirmed with vestibular and auditory testing. Perceived handicap and difficulties were assessed through hearing handicap inventory (HHI), dizziness handicap inventory (DHI), neuropsychological vertigo inventory (NVI), and a set of customised questionnaires probing spatial cognition and hearing device benefit. Results: Participants with combined sensory loss had significantly greater scores on HHI, but not DHI, NVI, nor report greater cognitive complaints than participants with either sensory loss alone. Participants with combined sensory loss reported greater hearing device benefit than participants with hearing loss alone, however this was not specific to BVP. Participants identified postural benefits from increased access to spatial auditory cues or reduced cognitive load. Hearing devices were also noted to be less beneficial for postural control in complex auditory environments. Conclusions: Findings of this study support the idea of increased hearing handicap in participants with combined vestibular and hearing loss compared to those with either loss alone. The present study failed to identify differences in balance and spatial cognitive domains between groups. However, findings provide some insight into the use of auditory rehabilitation to alleviate issues associated with imbalance, and potential confounders to control for in future studies.

Binaural Hearing

Author : Ruth Y. Litovsky
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030571009
Total Pages : 425 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Binaural Hearing written by Ruth Y. Litovsky and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-03-01 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of Binaural Hearing involves studies of auditory perception, physiology, and modeling, including normal and abnormal aspects of the system. Binaural processes involved in both sound localization and speech unmasking have gained a broader interest and have received growing attention in the published literature. The field has undergone some significant changes. There is now a much richer understanding of the many aspects that comprising binaural processing, its role in development, and in success and limitations of hearing-aid and cochlear-implant users. The goal of this volume is to provide an up-to-date reference on the developments and novel ideas in the field of binaural hearing. The primary readership for the volume is expected to be academic specialists in the diverse fields that connect with psychoacoustics, neuroscience, engineering, psychology, audiology, and cochlear implants. This volume will serve as an important resource by way of introduction to the field, in particular for graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, the faculty who train them and clinicians.

Handbook of Life Course Health Development

Author : Neal Halfon
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319471430
Total Pages : 667 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (194 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Life Course Health Development written by Neal Halfon and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-11-20 with total page 667 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This handbook synthesizes and analyzes the growing knowledge base on life course health development (LCHD) from the prenatal period through emerging adulthood, with implications for clinical practice and public health. It presents LCHD as an innovative field with a sound theoretical framework for understanding wellness and disease from a lifespan perspective, replacing previous medical, biopsychosocial, and early genomic models of health. Interdisciplinary chapters discuss major health concerns (diabetes, obesity), important less-studied conditions (hearing, kidney health), and large-scale issues (nutrition, adversity) from a lifespan viewpoint. In addition, chapters address methodological approaches and challenges by analyzing existing measures, studies, and surveys. The book concludes with the editors’ research agenda that proposes priorities for future LCHD research and its application to health care practice and health policy. Topics featured in the Handbook include: The prenatal period and its effect on child obesity and metabolic outcomes. Pregnancy complications and their effect on women’s cardiovascular health. A multi-level approach for obesity prevention in children. Application of the LCHD framework to autism spectrum disorder. Socioeconomic disadvantage and its influence on health development across the lifespan. The importance of nutrition to optimal health development across the lifespan. The Handbook of Life Course Health Development is a must-have resource for researchers, clinicians/professionals, and graduate students in developmental psychology/science; maternal and child health; social work; health economics; educational policy and politics; and medical law as well as many interrelated subdisciplines in psychology, medicine, public health, mental health, education, social welfare, economics, sociology, and law.