subject:(HEARING IMPAIRMENT)

University of Nairobi

1. Kigotho, Lynette W. Barriers Faced by Students With Hearing Impairment in Inclusive Learning Environment, a Case of the University of Nairobi .

Degree: 2016, University of Nairobi

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98908

► This was a cross- sectional descriptive study on the barriers faced by hearing impaired students at the University of Nairobi. The study examined the institutional… (more)

▼ This was a cross- sectional descriptive study on the barriers faced by hearing impaired students at the University of Nairobi. The study examined the institutional and social barriers faced by the hearing impaired students in an inclusive learning environment. The study participants comprised of 10 hearing impaired students at the university and data was obtained through semi-structured interviews and key informant interviews. The study was guided by a conceptual framework which explained the relationship between institutional and social barriers affecting the hearing impaired students and the learning outcomes achieved when the barriers were present and when the barriers had been eliminated. Data analysis was done through grounded approach in line with specific objectives. The findings reveal that significant barriers for hearing impaired students exist and they included lecturing as a mode of instruction used by lecturers and the framing of examination questions; level of education of the sign language interpreter, knowledge of content taught and a good grasp of signs by the interpreter ; inadequate classroom space and furniture, absence of overhead projectors during lectures, inadequate signage especially in workshops, poor lighting and noisy classroom environment and challenges in socially integrating with the hearing leading to loneliness and isolation. The study concludes that hearing impaired students are a special population within the university fraternity who require accommodations especially in the class that would ease their learning experience, such accommodations would include the use of overhead projectors and diagrams, avoiding movements and rushed speech while lecturing, ensuring the student seats at the front row in class and providing opportunities for class participation, encouraging turn taking during class discussions and allowing extra time during examinations. In addition, there is need for the whole fraternity to shift the negative attitudes and perceptions from that of perceiving hearing impaired students as having a defect, individuals who cannot independently make decisions or have ideas or as a group that needs pity, into seeing them as a minority group of persons who are capable of performing as their hearing peers. The study recommends that the university provide basic sign language training for teaching and non- teaching staff to help ease communication, and because Kenya Sign Language is recognized as an official language in Kenya, it should be introduced as a common course for all students, these steps will help ease communication as well as diffuse the negative attitudes and perceptions that surround deafness. All student clubs, professional associations and groups should endeavor to accommodate students with disabilities and ensure that 5% of these students hold leadership positions. The University of Nairobi disability policy should be implemented fully especially by ensuring that the disability support desks are decentralized to all the…

Subjects/Keywords: Hearing Impairment

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Kigotho, L. W. (2016). Barriers Faced by Students With Hearing Impairment in Inclusive Learning Environment, a Case of the University of Nairobi . (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98908

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kigotho, Lynette W. “Barriers Faced by Students With Hearing Impairment in Inclusive Learning Environment, a Case of the University of Nairobi .” 2016. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed February 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98908.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kigotho, Lynette W. “Barriers Faced by Students With Hearing Impairment in Inclusive Learning Environment, a Case of the University of Nairobi .” 2016. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Kigotho LW. Barriers Faced by Students With Hearing Impairment in Inclusive Learning Environment, a Case of the University of Nairobi . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2016. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98908.

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Council of Science Editors:

Kigotho LW. Barriers Faced by Students With Hearing Impairment in Inclusive Learning Environment, a Case of the University of Nairobi . [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98908

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Universiteit Utrecht

2. Rozendal, K.M. Outcomes of a Rehabilitation Program for Adolescents with a Physical- or Hearing Impairment in the Central Region and Volta Region in Ghana.

Degree: 2015, Universiteit Utrecht

URL: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/312014

► Background: The Liliane Foundation supports organizations that provide interventions for children and adolescents with an impairment in Ghana. The outcomes of this aid are not… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Outcomes; adolescents; physical impairment; hearing impairment; Ghana

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Rozendal, K. M. (2015). Outcomes of a Rehabilitation Program for Adolescents with a Physical- or Hearing Impairment in the Central Region and Volta Region in Ghana. (Masters Thesis). Universiteit Utrecht. Retrieved from http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/312014

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Rozendal, K M. “Outcomes of a Rehabilitation Program for Adolescents with a Physical- or Hearing Impairment in the Central Region and Volta Region in Ghana.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Universiteit Utrecht. Accessed February 26, 2021. http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/312014.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Rozendal, K M. “Outcomes of a Rehabilitation Program for Adolescents with a Physical- or Hearing Impairment in the Central Region and Volta Region in Ghana.” 2015. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Rozendal KM. Outcomes of a Rehabilitation Program for Adolescents with a Physical- or Hearing Impairment in the Central Region and Volta Region in Ghana. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Universiteit Utrecht; 2015. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/312014.

Council of Science Editors:

Rozendal KM. Outcomes of a Rehabilitation Program for Adolescents with a Physical- or Hearing Impairment in the Central Region and Volta Region in Ghana. [Masters Thesis]. Universiteit Utrecht; 2015. Available from: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/312014

Addis Ababa University

3. Habtu, Alemu. THE PERCEPTION OF TEACHERS AND STUDENTS TOWARDS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES OF STUDENTS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT IN A PRIMARY SCHOOL OF LIMAT BEHIBRET AT ASELLA .

Degree: 2014, Addis Ababa University

URL: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/7273

► This study tried to explore the perceptions of teachers and students towards the academic performances of learners with hearing impairment. The study was conducted at… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Perception; Academic performance; Hearing impairment

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Habtu, A. (2014). THE PERCEPTION OF TEACHERS AND STUDENTS TOWARDS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES OF STUDENTS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT IN A PRIMARY SCHOOL OF LIMAT BEHIBRET AT ASELLA . (Thesis). Addis Ababa University. Retrieved from http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/7273

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Habtu, Alemu. “THE PERCEPTION OF TEACHERS AND STUDENTS TOWARDS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES OF STUDENTS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT IN A PRIMARY SCHOOL OF LIMAT BEHIBRET AT ASELLA .” 2014. Thesis, Addis Ababa University. Accessed February 26, 2021. http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/7273.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Habtu, Alemu. “THE PERCEPTION OF TEACHERS AND STUDENTS TOWARDS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES OF STUDENTS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT IN A PRIMARY SCHOOL OF LIMAT BEHIBRET AT ASELLA .” 2014. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Habtu A. THE PERCEPTION OF TEACHERS AND STUDENTS TOWARDS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES OF STUDENTS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT IN A PRIMARY SCHOOL OF LIMAT BEHIBRET AT ASELLA . [Internet] [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2014. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/7273.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Habtu A. THE PERCEPTION OF TEACHERS AND STUDENTS TOWARDS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES OF STUDENTS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT IN A PRIMARY SCHOOL OF LIMAT BEHIBRET AT ASELLA . [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2014. Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/7273

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Deakin University

4. Moody, Lisa-Jane. The prevalence and impact of hearing impairment in acute care.

Degree: School of Nursing and Midwifery, 2017, Deakin University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30103701

► The thesis reports the prevalence and impact of Hearing Impairment on hospitalised adults. Prevalence and severity of hearing impairment were significantly higher than previously reported… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Hearing impairment; Hospitalisation; Acute care

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Moody, L. (2017). The prevalence and impact of hearing impairment in acute care. (Thesis). Deakin University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30103701

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Moody, Lisa-Jane. “The prevalence and impact of hearing impairment in acute care.” 2017. Thesis, Deakin University. Accessed February 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30103701.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Moody, Lisa-Jane. “The prevalence and impact of hearing impairment in acute care.” 2017. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Moody L. The prevalence and impact of hearing impairment in acute care. [Internet] [Thesis]. Deakin University; 2017. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30103701.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Moody L. The prevalence and impact of hearing impairment in acute care. [Thesis]. Deakin University; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30103701

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University of Technology, Sydney

5. Malone, Naomi Louise. A constant struggle : a history of deaf education in New South Wales since World War II.

Degree: 2017, University of Technology, Sydney

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10453/120264

► Despite developments in legislation, policy, advocacy and technology, all designed to improve deaf education and its delivery, Deaf, deaf, hard of hearing and hearing-impaired (DdHHHI)… (more)

▼ Despite developments in legislation, policy, advocacy and technology, all designed to improve deaf education and its delivery, Deaf, deaf, hard of hearing and hearing-impaired (DdHHHI) students still face a raft of issues from their early years of education through secondary high school. This thesis argues that, while there have been improvements, that situation continues due largely to fragmentation within the DdHHHI movement based on competing advocation for differing approaches to deaf education. This has occurred in the context of growing corporatisation and privatisation. The main area of difference has centered on how young DdHHHI people should learn, be it informal learning – in the home, the playground and the like – or formal learning – such as in the classroom. Should they be taught using oralism – teaching via spoken language – or manualism – teaching via sign language? The debate between oralism and manualism has had a significant impact on the type of education delivered to DdHHHI students in New South Wales (NSW). Deaf education has generally been affected by the choice of speech or sign, each being a communication mode that encapsulates its own unique languages. Since the 1960s, this situation has become more contested and increasingly pronounced. Different models of disability have come and gone. The findings of various inquiries and reports have stimulated various exchanges, though they have been implemented either in an ad hoc manner or not at all. New technologies have been introduced, heralding different methods of educating DdHHHI students with particular regard to their individual abilities and to their differing degrees of hearing loss. The debate further deepened with the introduction of bilingualism as another educational method in the early 1990s. Disability discrimination legislation and the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities served to further drive the deaf education debate. These required countries to take measures to facilitate the learning of sign language and ensure the education of DdHHHI children be delivered in the most appropriate languages, modes and means of communication for the individual and in environments that maximise academic and social development. However, DdHHHI students continue to be marginalised in the NSW education system.

Subjects/Keywords: Deaf education.; Hearing impairment.; Deaf.

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Malone, N. L. (2017). A constant struggle : a history of deaf education in New South Wales since World War II. (Thesis). University of Technology, Sydney. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10453/120264

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Malone, Naomi Louise. “A constant struggle : a history of deaf education in New South Wales since World War II.” 2017. Thesis, University of Technology, Sydney. Accessed February 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10453/120264.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Malone, Naomi Louise. “A constant struggle : a history of deaf education in New South Wales since World War II.” 2017. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Malone NL. A constant struggle : a history of deaf education in New South Wales since World War II. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Technology, Sydney; 2017. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10453/120264.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Malone NL. A constant struggle : a history of deaf education in New South Wales since World War II. [Thesis]. University of Technology, Sydney; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10453/120264

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Newcastle

6. Nealon, Michele Jan. Workplace experiences of employees with hearing impairment.

Degree: MPhil, 2018, University of Newcastle

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1389602

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Masters Research - Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

This research investigated the experiences of Australian employees with hearing impairment who communicate orally in the workplace. Using… (more)

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Masters Research - Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

This research investigated the experiences of Australian employees with hearing impairment who communicate orally in the workplace. Using mixed methods research, one hundred and fifty-nine people with hearing impairment responded to a sixty-one item online questionnaire, fifteen people participated in one of three focus groups and three people participated in an in-depth interview. The online questionnaire collected demographic information of the cohort and solicited information on the individual’s use of assistive technologies, experiences accessing workplace modifications, discrimination and knowledge of Australian Government support programs. The focus groups set out to gather additional qualitative context to the responses from the online questionnaire on the experiences of employees requesting workplace modifications, the value of supportive colleagues and illuminative descriptions of a workplace utopia - an environment that employees believed would allow them to offer their very best contributions to the workplace. The first in-depth interview involved an individual who chooses not to use any assistive technology, discussing her choice and subsequent experiences in the workplace, another who has experienced but not formally reported workplace discrimination in an organisation that publicly celebrates its diversity and inclusion platform while the third in-depth interview was with an individual who works in the deafness/education sector and included a discussion of the inclusion practices of professionals in the sector. Using the complementary strengths of quantitative and qualitative methodology, the research results were analysed separately and two set of findings were produced. The integration of quantitative and qualitative data in the mixed methods reporting was completed with an eye to providing a deeper understanding of the data from one source alone. Where previously published literature comments on similar findings, references and connections are noted. The key results of the research include those that demonstrate that the disconnected or even isolated nature of the individuals in the cohort means they have few opportunities to discuss the communication challenges faced or obtain peer support in overcoming the barriers experienced in the workplace. Further, despite the difficulties experienced communicating in the workplace, it became clear that the cohort has few opportunities to trial existing technologies. Surprisingly, a third of respondents to the study had never had contact with any of the Australian support or advocacy organisations designed to assist people with hearing impairment. In the area of workplace discrimination this study reported no relationship between the age of the complainant, their title or position in the organisation, the highest level of education attained or the level of deafness experienced and the reporting of discrimination. Respondents who had experienced and reported discrimination said that in three quarters of…

Advisors/Committee Members: University of Newcastle. Faculty of Education & Arts, School of Education.

Subjects/Keywords: workplace; hearing impairment; employees; hearing loss; adjustments

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Nealon, M. J. (2018). Workplace experiences of employees with hearing impairment. (Masters Thesis). University of Newcastle. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1389602

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Nealon, Michele Jan. “Workplace experiences of employees with hearing impairment.” 2018. Masters Thesis, University of Newcastle. Accessed February 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1389602.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Nealon, Michele Jan. “Workplace experiences of employees with hearing impairment.” 2018. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Nealon MJ. Workplace experiences of employees with hearing impairment. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Newcastle; 2018. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1389602.

Council of Science Editors:

Nealon MJ. Workplace experiences of employees with hearing impairment. [Masters Thesis]. University of Newcastle; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1389602

7. King, Andrew Jonathan. SPATIAL HEARING AND TEMPORAL PROCESSING IN OLD AND HEARING-IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS.

Degree: 2015, University of Manchester

URL: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:268522

► Small timing differences occur when sounds reach one ear before the other, creating interaural phase differences (IPDs). The phase-locked activity in the auditory nerve can,… (more)

▼ Small timing differences occur when sounds reach one ear before the other, creating interaural phase differences (IPDs). The phase-locked activity in the auditory nerve can, at low frequencies, preserve IPDs. IPDs are used for localising and separating sounds from different directions. Chapters 3, 5, and 6 report three studies of the independent effects of age and sensorineural hearing loss on the temporal processing of sound that aids spatial hearing. Chapters 2 and 4 describe two supporting methodological studies. Chapter 2 compared the duration of training required for stable IPD-discrimination thresholds for two stimulus presentation procedures. The procedure requiring the least training was adopted for subsequent studies. Age and hearing loss are related and both may affect sensitivity to IPDs. Chapter 3 demonstrated that hearing loss, regardless of listener age, is related to poorer sensitivity to IPDs in the temporal fine structure (TFS), but not in the temporal envelope. Chapter 3 also showed that age, independent of hearing loss, is related to poorer envelope-IPD sensitivity at low modulation rates, and somewhat poorer TFS-IPD sensitivity. In Chapter 5, listener age and IPD sensitivity were both compared to subcortical neural phase locking measured through the frequency-following response (FFR). Phase coherence in the envelope-FFR at 145 Hz modulation and in the TFS-FFR deteriorated with age, suggesting less precise phase locking in old age. However, age-related changes to IPD sensitivity were not strongly related to age-related changes in FFR phase coherence. IPD sensitivity declines may be predominantly caused by deterioration of binaural processing independent of subcortical phase locking. Chapter 4 showed that electrodes at the mastoids recorded TFS-FFR generated earlier in the auditory pathway than electrodes from the nape of the neck to forehead, which recorded FFR generated later in the brainstem. However, these electrode montages did not reveal different age- or hearing-loss-related FFR deficits in Chapter 5. Chapter 6 determined whether hearing loss affected the ability to use TFS IPDs to achieve better speech perception. On average, old hearing-impaired listeners gained a small, but significant, benefit from a lateral separation of the speech sources. Replacing the TFS with binaurally in-phase sine waves (removing the TFS IPDs) significantly reduced the benefit of lateral separation. How much a listener benefitted from intact TFS IPDs in speech perception was strongly related to the extent of their hearing loss at low frequencies and their monaural processing of TFS, but not to their ability to discriminate IPDs. In general, this thesis shows that low-frequency hearing loss is associated with poor sensitivity to TFS IPDs and the ability to benefit from them when sounds are laterally separated. The thesis also shows that old age can reduce sensitivity to IPDs and weaken subcortical temporal coding. Although only partly related, these effects are likely to cause problems for old individuals in… Advisors/Committee Members: Plack, Chris.

Subjects/Keywords: temporal auditory; spatial hearing; hearing impairment; old

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King, A. J. (2015). SPATIAL HEARING AND TEMPORAL PROCESSING IN OLD AND HEARING-IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Manchester. Retrieved from http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:268522

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

King, Andrew Jonathan. “SPATIAL HEARING AND TEMPORAL PROCESSING IN OLD AND HEARING-IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Manchester. Accessed February 26, 2021. http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:268522.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

King, Andrew Jonathan. “SPATIAL HEARING AND TEMPORAL PROCESSING IN OLD AND HEARING-IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS.” 2015. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

King AJ. SPATIAL HEARING AND TEMPORAL PROCESSING IN OLD AND HEARING-IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2015. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:268522.

Council of Science Editors:

King AJ. SPATIAL HEARING AND TEMPORAL PROCESSING IN OLD AND HEARING-IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2015. Available from: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:268522

University of Canterbury

8. Thomas, Karen. Audiological Outcomes for Adults with a Mild Hearing Impairment.

Degree: Master of Audiology, Audiology, 2014, University of Canterbury

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/9138

► A hearing impairment is one of the three leading causes of disability worldwide. It is estimated that 600 million people around the world have a… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Mild Hearing Impairment; Hearing Aids; Amplification

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Thomas, K. (2014). Audiological Outcomes for Adults with a Mild Hearing Impairment. (Masters Thesis). University of Canterbury. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/9138

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Thomas, Karen. “Audiological Outcomes for Adults with a Mild Hearing Impairment.” 2014. Masters Thesis, University of Canterbury. Accessed February 26, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/9138.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Thomas, Karen. “Audiological Outcomes for Adults with a Mild Hearing Impairment.” 2014. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Thomas K. Audiological Outcomes for Adults with a Mild Hearing Impairment. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Canterbury; 2014. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/9138.

Council of Science Editors:

Thomas K. Audiological Outcomes for Adults with a Mild Hearing Impairment. [Masters Thesis]. University of Canterbury; 2014. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/9138

University of Texas – Austin

9. Martinez, Liana Marie. Fundamentals of auditory impairment for the speech-language pathologist.

Degree: MA, Communication Sciences & Disorders, 2017, University of Texas – Austin

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2152/47263

► The purpose of this guide is to outline the fundamentals of speech, language, and hearing that are needed for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) to work with… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Auditory impairment; Hearing loss; Hearing impairment; Speech-language pathology; Children; Treatment

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Martinez, L. M. (2017). Fundamentals of auditory impairment for the speech-language pathologist. (Masters Thesis). University of Texas – Austin. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2152/47263

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Martinez, Liana Marie. “Fundamentals of auditory impairment for the speech-language pathologist.” 2017. Masters Thesis, University of Texas – Austin. Accessed February 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2152/47263.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Martinez, Liana Marie. “Fundamentals of auditory impairment for the speech-language pathologist.” 2017. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Martinez LM. Fundamentals of auditory impairment for the speech-language pathologist. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Texas – Austin; 2017. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2152/47263.

Council of Science Editors:

Martinez LM. Fundamentals of auditory impairment for the speech-language pathologist. [Masters Thesis]. University of Texas – Austin; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2152/47263

Harvard University

10. Musser, Anna. Making Things Easier by Making Them Harder: Can Listening at a Low Volume Improve Hearing?.

Degree: ALM, 2019, Harvard University

URL: http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:42006725

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Can listening to information at a low volume improve hearing? To test this hypothesis this experiment had undergraduate students listen to a podcast at a… (more)

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Can listening to information at a low volume improve hearing? To test this hypothesis this experiment had undergraduate students listen to a podcast at a low volume. In addition, this study also explored expectation or priming someone to anticipate a particular outcome. The central questions of this study asked how both listening to a podcast at a low volume and expectation influenced hearing outcomes, reaction times, the comprehension of auditory information and perceived mindfulness. A secondary line of inquiry examined whether one’s perceived mindfulness is correlated with reaction times. To this end, 111 Harvard undergraduate students with no history of hearing impairment were recruited into a 2 x 2 factorial designed study, where podcast volume and expectation were the factors at play. All participants completed a Langer Mindfulness Scale and a hearing test before being placed into one of four conditions: condition 1, participants listened to a podcast at a regular volume and were told they could expect their hearing to improve, condition 2, participants listened to a podcast at a regular volume, condition 3, participants listened to a podcast at a low volume and were told that they could expect their hearing to improve, and condition 4, participants listened to a podcast at a low volume. Participants then completed a second Langer Mindfulness Scale and hearing test, as well as a visual reaction time test, an auditory reaction time test and a quiz designed to test participants’ comprehension of the podcast material. This study found that found that that participants that listened to podcasts at a low volume would experience improvements in their posttest hearing test scores. Additionally, being within an expectation group was significantly associated with better scores on hearing tests. It should be noted that this study presupposed that listening to podcasts at a lower volume level will allow participants to mindfully notice change. Due to the fact that other mindfulness interventions have produced positive changes in auditory processing (Langer, 2009) this study’s results may give further credence to the notion that engaging in mindfulness can positively impact sensory processing. In light of these results it may be prudent to explore whether listening to information at a low volume can improve the hearing of those who live with mild to moderate hearing impairment. Conversely, based on the analysis of this thesis the podcast volume and expectation were not significantly correlated with reaction times or perceived mindfulness. Similarly, perceived mindfulness was not significantly correlated with reaction times. Lastly, the comprehension assessment used to evaluate the comprehension of podcast material proved to be too easy. As a result, a ceiling effect was observed and thus whether listening to podcasts at a low volume impacts comprehension remains unknown.

Psychology

Advisors/Committee Members: Langer, Ellen (committee member), Spetter, Dante (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: Mindfulness; Disfluency; Hearing; Hearing Loss; Hearing Impairment; Sensory Processing

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Musser, A. (2019). Making Things Easier by Making Them Harder: Can Listening at a Low Volume Improve Hearing?. (Masters Thesis). Harvard University. Retrieved from http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:42006725

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Musser, Anna. “Making Things Easier by Making Them Harder: Can Listening at a Low Volume Improve Hearing?.” 2019. Masters Thesis, Harvard University. Accessed February 26, 2021. http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:42006725.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Musser, Anna. “Making Things Easier by Making Them Harder: Can Listening at a Low Volume Improve Hearing?.” 2019. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Musser A. Making Things Easier by Making Them Harder: Can Listening at a Low Volume Improve Hearing?. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Harvard University; 2019. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:42006725.

Council of Science Editors:

Musser A. Making Things Easier by Making Them Harder: Can Listening at a Low Volume Improve Hearing?. [Masters Thesis]. Harvard University; 2019. Available from: http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:42006725

University of Canterbury

11. Kengmana, Caitlin. Hearing aid satisfaction among adults with hearing impairment in New Zealand.

Degree: Master of Audiology, Audiology, 2015, University of Canterbury

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/5800

► Introduction: This study investigated hearing aid (HA) satisfaction among adult with hearing impairment (HI) in New Zealand. This study aimed to answer three questions: 1)… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: audiology; hearing aids; hearing aid satisfaction; New Zealand; hearing impairment; hearing loss; self-efficacy; SADL

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Kengmana, C. (2015). Hearing aid satisfaction among adults with hearing impairment in New Zealand. (Masters Thesis). University of Canterbury. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/5800

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kengmana, Caitlin. “Hearing aid satisfaction among adults with hearing impairment in New Zealand.” 2015. Masters Thesis, University of Canterbury. Accessed February 26, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/5800.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kengmana, Caitlin. “Hearing aid satisfaction among adults with hearing impairment in New Zealand.” 2015. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Kengmana C. Hearing aid satisfaction among adults with hearing impairment in New Zealand. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Canterbury; 2015. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/5800.

Council of Science Editors:

Kengmana C. Hearing aid satisfaction among adults with hearing impairment in New Zealand. [Masters Thesis]. University of Canterbury; 2015. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/5800

University of Canterbury

12. Parry, Dianne Charlene. Relationship between Cognitive Anxiety Level and Client Variables at First Consultation for Adults with Hearing Impairment.

Degree: Master of Audiology, Audiology, 2013, University of Canterbury

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/7063

► Hearing impairment (HI) is a growing health issue in today’s ageing society. Research has suggested that individuals with HI may experience increased levels of anxiety.… (more)

▼ Hearing impairment (HI) is a growing health issue in today’s ageing society. Research has suggested that individuals with HI may experience increased levels of anxiety. Previous research has mainly focused on anxiety as a trait; recent research, however, has looked at state anxiety in the hearing impaired population. Cognitive anxiety is a state anxiety that occurs when people encounter a situation which does not lie within their construct system. As a result, they may experience anxiety as they are unable, or only partially able, to interpret the event meaningfully and are therefore unable to judge the implications of this event. The following study aimed to use the Cognitive Anxiety Scale to investigate relationships between cognitive anxiety and client variables in hearing impaired individuals, adding to the small amount of research currently available in this area. The following research questions were investigated: (1) Is there a relationship between cognitive anxiety level and (a) age, (b) gender, (c) audiometric variables, and (d) quality of life? (2) Is there a significant difference between the level of cognitive anxiety for the participants who purchased and kept hearing aids and those who did not? Twenty-five hearing impaired individuals who were consulting an audiologist for the first time participated in this study, with the cognitive anxiety interview conducted prior to the audiological assessment. The results indicated that cognitive anxiety was significantly related to an ability to understand speech in noise and quality of life, and that hearing aid adopters exhibited greater levels of cognitive anxiety than non-adopters. These results confirm that cognitive anxiety is indeed experienced by adults with HI, and suggest that it may be a factor which motivates people to adopt hearing aids. Further research is needed to confirm and further investigate the relationships with client variables. By listening for signs of cognitive anxiety, an audiologist may be able to gauge if a client is ready for rehabilitation, and encourage the process by exploring the effects of HI on communication situations, employing speech in noise testing, and including the significant other in the process.

Subjects/Keywords: Cognitive anxiety; hearing impairment; hearing loss; hearing aid adoption; quality of life; Hearing Handicap Inventory

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Parry, D. C. (2013). Relationship between Cognitive Anxiety Level and Client Variables at First Consultation for Adults with Hearing Impairment. (Masters Thesis). University of Canterbury. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/7063

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Parry, Dianne Charlene. “Relationship between Cognitive Anxiety Level and Client Variables at First Consultation for Adults with Hearing Impairment.” 2013. Masters Thesis, University of Canterbury. Accessed February 26, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/7063.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Parry, Dianne Charlene. “Relationship between Cognitive Anxiety Level and Client Variables at First Consultation for Adults with Hearing Impairment.” 2013. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Parry DC. Relationship between Cognitive Anxiety Level and Client Variables at First Consultation for Adults with Hearing Impairment. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Canterbury; 2013. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/7063.

Council of Science Editors:

Parry DC. Relationship between Cognitive Anxiety Level and Client Variables at First Consultation for Adults with Hearing Impairment. [Masters Thesis]. University of Canterbury; 2013. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/7063

University of Nairobi

13. Mugabo, Rajab M. Prevalence of hearing impairment and ear disorders among school children in Kigali, Rwanda .

Degree: 2009, University of Nairobi

URL: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/30632

► Objective: To determine the prevalence of hearing impairment and ear disorders among school children in Kigali, Rwanda. Design: Descriptive cross-sectional survey. Participants: School children 6-13… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Hearing impairment; School children; Ear disorders; Rwanda

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Mugabo, R. M. (2009). Prevalence of hearing impairment and ear disorders among school children in Kigali, Rwanda . (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/30632

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mugabo, Rajab M. “Prevalence of hearing impairment and ear disorders among school children in Kigali, Rwanda .” 2009. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed February 26, 2021. http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/30632.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mugabo, Rajab M. “Prevalence of hearing impairment and ear disorders among school children in Kigali, Rwanda .” 2009. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Mugabo RM. Prevalence of hearing impairment and ear disorders among school children in Kigali, Rwanda . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2009. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/30632.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Mugabo RM. Prevalence of hearing impairment and ear disorders among school children in Kigali, Rwanda . [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2009. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/30632

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University of Nairobi

14. Okwiri, Neville. Prevalence and Pattern of Sensorineural Hearing Impairment Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at the Kenyatta National Hospital .

Degree: 2016, University of Nairobi

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/97863

► BACKGROUND Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is an illness in which insulin secretion and action is impaired. In 2014 the global prevalence of diabetes was estimated… (more)

▼ BACKGROUND Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is an illness in which insulin secretion and action is impaired. In 2014 the global prevalence of diabetes was estimated to be 9% among adults. in Africa the prevalence of diabetes has been estimated to range from 1% in rural Uganda to 12% in urban Kenya. Patients with diabetes have been shown to have worse hearing as compared to healthy individuals. AIM To determine the prevalence and pattern of sensorineural hearing impairment among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at the Kenyatta National hospital. METHODS Study setting: Kenyatta National Hospital ENT, Head and Neck Surgery outpatient department, Diabetic outpatient clinic and Nairobi Audiology Centre. Study design: This was a hospital-based cross sectional survey that was carried out for a duration of three months between the months of February and May 2016. Methodology: A total of 78 patients between 22 – 55 years of age on follow up for type 2 Diabetes Mellitus were recruited into the study. Pure tone audiometry was carried out at 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000, 6000 and 8000 Hz. The participants then underwent Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) testing. Demographic, anthropometric, clinical and laboratory data was collected on a preformatted questionnaire. Data was analyzed using SPSS. Descriptive statistics was used for the population demographic characteristics. Univariate and multivariate analysis was used to determine correlates of risk factors to hearing impairment in diabetes mellitus patients RESULTS A total of 78 patients were recruited in to the study and overall 39.7% of patients with type 2 diabetes were found to have hearing loss. Mild sensorineural hearing loss accounted for 90.3% of those with hearing loss with a majority of them having high frequency hearing loss. The ABR wave I, III & V absolute latencies were found to be significantly shorter as compared to normative data. However, the interpeak latencies were similar to normative data. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION The hearing loss associated with type 2 diabetes was shown to be mild and as such, the evidence we have as of now, doesn’t justify the added cost to advocate for routine hearing assessment in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Subjects/Keywords: Prevalence and Pattern of Sensorineural Hearing Impairment

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APA (6^th Edition):

Okwiri, N. (2016). Prevalence and Pattern of Sensorineural Hearing Impairment Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at the Kenyatta National Hospital . (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11295/97863

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Okwiri, Neville. “Prevalence and Pattern of Sensorineural Hearing Impairment Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at the Kenyatta National Hospital .” 2016. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed February 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11295/97863.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Okwiri, Neville. “Prevalence and Pattern of Sensorineural Hearing Impairment Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at the Kenyatta National Hospital .” 2016. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Okwiri N. Prevalence and Pattern of Sensorineural Hearing Impairment Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at the Kenyatta National Hospital . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2016. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/97863.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Okwiri N. Prevalence and Pattern of Sensorineural Hearing Impairment Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at the Kenyatta National Hospital . [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/97863

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

15. White, Louise Jane. Auditory temporal integration.

Degree: PhD, 1995, University of Sussex

URL: https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.282968

Subjects/Keywords: 150; Hearing impairment

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White, L. J. (1995). Auditory temporal integration. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Sussex. Retrieved from https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.282968

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

White, Louise Jane. “Auditory temporal integration.” 1995. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Sussex. Accessed February 26, 2021. https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.282968.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

White, Louise Jane. “Auditory temporal integration.” 1995. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

White LJ. Auditory temporal integration. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Sussex; 1995. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.282968.

Council of Science Editors:

White LJ. Auditory temporal integration. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Sussex; 1995. Available from: https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.282968

Loughborough University

16. Hind, Sarah E. Language, perception and production in profoundly deaf children.

Degree: PhD, 1993, Loughborough University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2134/16104

► Prelingually profoundly deaf children usually experience problems with language learning (Webster, 1986; Campbell, Burden & Wright, 1992). The acquisition of written language would be no… (more)

▼ Prelingually profoundly deaf children usually experience problems with language learning (Webster, 1986; Campbell, Burden & Wright, 1992). The acquisition of written language would be no problem for them if normal development of reading and writing was not dependent on spoken language (Pattison, 1986). However, such children cannot be viewed as a homogeneous group since some, the minority, do develop good linguistic skills. Group studies have identified several factors relating to language skills: hearing loss and level of loss, I.Q., intelligibility, lip-reading, use of phonology and memory capacity (Furth, 1966; Conrad, 1979; Trybus & Karchmer, 1977; Jensema, 1975; Baddeley, Papagno & Vallar, 1988; Baddeley & Wilson, 1988; Hanson, 1989; Lake, 1980; Daneman & Carpenter,1980). These various factors appear to be interrelated, with phonological awareness being implicated in most. So to understand behaviour, measures of all these factors must be obtained. The present study aimed to achieve this whilst investigating the prediction that performance success may be due to better use of phonological information. Because linguistic success for the deaf child is exceptional, a case study approach was taken to avoid obscuring subtle differences in performance. Subjects were screened to meet 6 research criteria: profound prelingual deafness, no other known handicap, English the first language in the home, at least average non-verbal IQ , reading age 7-9 years and inter-subject dissimilarities between chronological reading age discrepancies. Case histories were obtained from school records and home interviews. Six subjects with diverse linguistic skills were selected, four of which undertook all tests. Phonological awareness and development was assessed across several variables: immediate memory span, intelligibility, spelling, rhyme judgement, speech discrimination and production. There was considerable inter-subject performance difference. One boy's speech production was singled out for a more detailed analysis. Useful aided hearing and consistent contrastive speech appear to be implicated in other English language skills. It was concluded that for phonological awareness to develop, the deaf child must receive useful inputs from as many media as possible (e.g., vision, audition, articulation, sign and orthography). When input is biassed toward the more reliable modalities of audition and articulation, there is a greater possibility of a robust and useful phonology being derived and thus better access to the English language.

Subjects/Keywords: 370; Hearing impairment

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Hind, S. E. (1993). Language, perception and production in profoundly deaf children. (Doctoral Dissertation). Loughborough University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2134/16104

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hind, Sarah E. “Language, perception and production in profoundly deaf children.” 1993. Doctoral Dissertation, Loughborough University. Accessed February 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2134/16104.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hind, Sarah E. “Language, perception and production in profoundly deaf children.” 1993. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Hind SE. Language, perception and production in profoundly deaf children. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Loughborough University; 1993. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2134/16104.

Council of Science Editors:

Hind SE. Language, perception and production in profoundly deaf children. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Loughborough University; 1993. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2134/16104

University of the Western Cape

17. Isaacs, Qaanita. Periodontal status and associated factors in adults with hearing impairment .

Degree: 2019, University of the Western Cape

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7021

► Hearing impairment contributes significantly to the global burden of disabilities and has reported to be a prevalent disability in South Africa. The hearing impaired population… (more)

▼ Hearing impairment contributes significantly to the global burden of disabilities and has reported to be a prevalent disability in South Africa. The hearing impaired population has been associated with low levels of oral health due to numerous factors concomitant with reduced oral health care and knowledge. This predisposes these persons to oral disease including periodontal disease. Aim: To determine the prevalence of periodontal disease and the associated factors in adults with hearing impairment in designated facilities in the Western Cape, South Africa. Objectives: 1. To determine the oral health care practices in adults with hearing impairment. 2. To determine oral health knowledge of adults with hearing impairment. 3. To determine the frequency of dental visits of adults with hearing impairment and identify any associated barriers. 4. To determine the prevalence of periodontal disease in adults with hearing impairment in designated facilities in the Western Cape, South Africa. 5. To determine the relationship between the prevalence of periodontal disease and associated factors including; sociodemographic factors, oral health care practices, oral health knowledge and frequency of dental visits in adults with hearing impairment. Methodology: A quantitative, analytical cross-sectional study design was employed. A research questionnaire was used to evaluate oral health care practices, oral health knowledge, frequency of dental visits and related barriers to access oral health care. An intra-oral examination was conducted to determine the plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI) and clinical attachment loss (CAL) using the Ramjford six teeth. Data was analysed in Microsoft Excel and StataCorp using frequencies, means, standard deviations, confidence intervals, Chi-square and Fishers exact tests. Results: The prevalence of gingivitis was 100% and the prevalence of periodontitis was 26.09% amongst hearing impaired adults. The mean gingival index score (GI) was 1.24 (STD±0.49; 95% CI: 1.14-1.35) and the mean plaque index score (PI) was 1.3 (STD±0.5; 95% CI: 1.2-1.4). Periodontitis prevalence was established for those participants presenting with an average clinical attachment loss (CAL) of >3mm and the mean clinical attachment loss was 4.47mm (STD ±1.41; 95% CI: 4.18-4.76mm) for those presenting with evidence of periodontitis. Age was statistically significant (p<0.05). Prevalence of periodontitis was evident amongst participants over the age of 35 years with a mean age of 48years (STD±13). Oral health care showed a lack of the use of dental floss and regular dental visits. Access to dental care was compromised primarily due to communication barriers, dental fear and a low priority of oral health. Conclusion: The necessity of oral health care and oral health knowledge in hearing impaired adults such as education and motivation for the need of dental flossing, the use of fluoridated toothpastes and the benefits of regular dental visits, must be emphasized. Oral health care workers should strive to intensify… Advisors/Committee Members: Chetty, M (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Hearing impairment; Oral health; Periodontal Status; Adults

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Isaacs, Q. (2019). Periodontal status and associated factors in adults with hearing impairment . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7021

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Isaacs, Qaanita. “Periodontal status and associated factors in adults with hearing impairment .” 2019. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed February 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7021.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Isaacs, Qaanita. “Periodontal status and associated factors in adults with hearing impairment .” 2019. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Isaacs Q. Periodontal status and associated factors in adults with hearing impairment . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2019. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7021.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Isaacs Q. Periodontal status and associated factors in adults with hearing impairment . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7021

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Canterbury

18. Rogers, Emma Jyoti. Development and evaluation of the New Zealand children’s-build-a-sentence test (NZ Ch-BAS).

Degree: Master of Audiology, Audiology, 2012, University of Canterbury

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/8408

► Objective: The purpose of this current study was to develop an audiovisual speech perception test for New Zealand English (NZE) speaking children by adapting the… (more)

▼ Objective: The purpose of this current study was to develop an audiovisual speech perception test for New Zealand English (NZE) speaking children by adapting the American version of the Children’s-Build-A-Sentence (Ch-BAS) test. Three hypotheses were formulated for this study. First, it was predicted that the New Zealand version of the Ch-BAS test would show list equivalency. A second hypothesis was that all children would perform significantly better on the auditory-visual (AV) condition of the test in comparison to the vision-only (V-only condition). A third hypothesis was that older children would perform significantly better than younger children on both test conditions. Design: The American version of the Children’s-Build-A-Sentence test was adapted for use with NZ children and an audiovisual recording was made of an adult NZE speaker saying the sentence stimuli. This was then edited into a picture response matrix format to make up the NZ Ch-BAS test which is comprised of three lists made up of mono, bi, and tri-syllabic words. Equal numbers of sentences were allocated to the three test conditions: auditory-only (A-only), V-only, and AV conditions. The NZ Ch-BAS test was then administered to 30 normal hearing (NH) NZE-speaking children aged between 7-11 years with equal numbers (n=6) in each age group. All testing was conducted in the presence of multi-talker babble noise, set individually for each child to obtain approximately equivalent performance for the A-only condition. Results: Results revealed that the NZ Ch-BAS test lists were equivalent for both the V-only and AV test conditions when testing NH children. A significant age effect was also found, where older children showed superior speech reading performance in comparison to younger children. A stronger age effect was seen for the V-only condition in comparison to the AV condition. All children performed significantly better on the AV condition in comparison to the V-only condition. Conclusions: The three Ch-BAS test lists demonstrate list equivalency and therefore can be used to develop a reliable test for NZ-English speaking children. As anticipated, there was an age effect in regard to speech reading performance; however this effect was only found for the V-only condition. All children performed significantly better on the AV condition in comparison to the V-only condition. A number of possible explanations for superior performance are provided and clinical uses for the NZ Ch-BAS test are discussed.

Subjects/Keywords: speech perception; hearing impairment; children; New Zealand

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Rogers, E. J. (2012). Development and evaluation of the New Zealand children’s-build-a-sentence test (NZ Ch-BAS). (Masters Thesis). University of Canterbury. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/8408

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Rogers, Emma Jyoti. “Development and evaluation of the New Zealand children’s-build-a-sentence test (NZ Ch-BAS).” 2012. Masters Thesis, University of Canterbury. Accessed February 26, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/8408.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Rogers, Emma Jyoti. “Development and evaluation of the New Zealand children’s-build-a-sentence test (NZ Ch-BAS).” 2012. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Rogers EJ. Development and evaluation of the New Zealand children’s-build-a-sentence test (NZ Ch-BAS). [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Canterbury; 2012. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/8408.

Council of Science Editors:

Rogers EJ. Development and evaluation of the New Zealand children’s-build-a-sentence test (NZ Ch-BAS). [Masters Thesis]. University of Canterbury; 2012. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/8408

Universiteit Utrecht

19. Groenestyn, M. van. Written language performance in adults with moderate to severe congenital hearing impairment.

Degree: 2011, Universiteit Utrecht

URL: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/209899

► Aim: The aim of this study was to examine whether the written language performance of adults with moderate to severe congenital hearing impairment (MSCHI) differs… (more)

▼ Aim: The aim of this study was to examine whether the written language performance of adults with moderate to severe congenital hearing impairment (MSCHI) differs from that of normal-hearing adults (NH) at group level and whether the written language performance of MSCHI subjects differs from their spoken language performance at group level. Method: Written language performance was examined by analysing written samples in expository discourse genre. The written output of the 20 MSCHI adults and 9 NH adults was analysed using the STAP method (Dungen & Verbeek, 1999), containing parameters on syntactic complexity, morphosyntax, semantics, pragmatics, spelling, and punctuation. Results: At group level, the written language performance of the NH and MSCHI group only differed significantly on two variables: ‘mean length of the 5 longest utterances in words’ (MLUL) and ‘semantically deviant utterances’. When comparing the parameter values of the spoken samples and the written samples at group level, the MSCHI group scored significantly better in the written samples on ‘mean length of utterances’ (MLU), several other measures of syntactic complexity, morphosyntax and ‘implicit use of anaphora’. Conclusion: Our data show that both the MSCHI and NH group show similar written language performance at group level for most parameters. However, in comparison between the written and spoken language performance of the MSCHI group a difference at group level was found for morphosyntactic variables. Less morphosyntactic errors occurred in the written samples, caused by a benefit for the MSCHI group due to the modality specific characteristics of writing. Thus, the difference in written language performance compared to spoken language performance of the MSCHI group at group level seems not to be caused by poorer language competence but by the difference in output processing. As written language performance may influence spoken language performance, education and therapy for children with hearing impairment should have a greater focus on written language. Advisors/Committee Members: Wijnen, F.N.K.

Subjects/Keywords: Written language performance; writing; adults with hearing impairment; moderate to severe congenital hearing impairment

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Groenestyn, M. v. (2011). Written language performance in adults with moderate to severe congenital hearing impairment. (Masters Thesis). Universiteit Utrecht. Retrieved from http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/209899

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Groenestyn, M van. “Written language performance in adults with moderate to severe congenital hearing impairment.” 2011. Masters Thesis, Universiteit Utrecht. Accessed February 26, 2021. http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/209899.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Groenestyn, M van. “Written language performance in adults with moderate to severe congenital hearing impairment.” 2011. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Groenestyn Mv. Written language performance in adults with moderate to severe congenital hearing impairment. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Universiteit Utrecht; 2011. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/209899.

Council of Science Editors:

Groenestyn Mv. Written language performance in adults with moderate to severe congenital hearing impairment. [Masters Thesis]. Universiteit Utrecht; 2011. Available from: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/209899

Lithuanian Academy of Physical Education

20. Matulevičius, Kęstutis. Sutrikusios klausos asmenų psichomotorinės reakcijos ypatumai.

Degree: Master, Nursing, 2012, Lithuanian Academy of Physical Education

URL: http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2012~D_20120620_161551-15183 ;

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Tyrimo objektas – greitų ir tikslių judesių mokymasis. Tyrimo tikslas – nustatyti ir palyginti merginų ir vaikinų greitų ir tikslių judesių greito mokymosi ypatumus atliekant… (more)

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Tyrimo objektas – greitų ir tikslių judesių mokymasis. Tyrimo tikslas – nustatyti ir palyginti merginų ir vaikinų greitų ir tikslių judesių greito mokymosi ypatumus atliekant uţduotį – 5 serijas po 20 kartojimų. Išvados: 1. Vaikinai atlikdami paprastą uţduotį reagavo greičiau nei merginos. 2. Merginos atlikdamos sudėtingą uţduotį ją išmoko atlikę pirmą seriją. Vaikinai atlikdami tą pačią sudėtingą uţduotį atliko nuosekliai maţėjant laiko intervalui. 3. Merginos pirmosios serijos metu išmokusios atlikti sudėtingą uţduotį likusias keturias serijas atliko panašiu laiku daugiau netobulėdamos. Vaikinai atlikdami tą pačią sudėtingą uţduotį atliko ją maţindami vidutinį reakcijos laiką ir didindami vidutinį reakcijos greitį. Uždaviniai: 1. Nustatyti ir įvertinti registruotų judesių rodiklių skirtumus tarp merginų ir vaikinų. 2. Įvertinti greito mokymosi poveikį merginoms ir vaikinams. 3. Ištirti ir palyginti merginų ir vaikinų greito mokymosi dinamiką. Tyrimo hipotezė – vaikinų greitų ir tikslių judesių mokymasis tobulės sparčiau nei merginų. Rezultatai. Nustatytas statistiškai reikšmingas skirtumas (p < 0,05, 1 obs ) tarp vaikinų ir merginų reakcijos laiko atliekant paprastą uţduotį Atliekant sudėtingą uţduotį, vaikinų ir merginų laiko iki taikinio rodiklių vidurkiai iš 5 serijų skyrėsi statistiškai nereikšmingai tik pirmojoje serijoje. Merginos greitai išmoko sudėtingą uţduotį ir ją atliko greičiau nei vaikinai. Vaikinų mokymasis vyko palaipsniui, su kiekviena serija vis gerėjant... [toliau žr. visą tekstą]

This Master thesis involves the analysis of psychomotor reactionsfor deaf people and people with hearing impairment using the analyzer of dynamic parameters of human hand and leg movements (DPA-1). The analyzer is intended for measuring dynamic parameters of qualitative hand or leg independent or coordinated movements when reacting to the target in the monitor. The target can be programmed by different geometric, chromatic and time parameters. DPA-1 analyzer enables analyzing psychomotor reaction, dynamic and kinematic peculiarities of movements. Research object – learning speed and accuracy movements. Research aim – to estimate and compare the peculiarities of men and women’sspeed and accuracy movement learning. Research objectives: 1. To estimate and evaluate the differences of registered results in movements between men and women. 2. To evaluate the influence of fast learning for men and women. 3. To analyze and compare the dynamics of fast learning between men and women. Research hypothesis: Learning speed and accuracy movements will improve more for men than for women. Results.The difference between men and women performing a complicated task is statistically significant (p < 0.05, 1 obs ). The difference in average indicesbetween men and women’s time to target in 5 exercise sessions performing the complicated task was statistically insignificant only in the first session. Women learned how to perform the complicated task faster and showed better speed results than men.... [to full text]

Advisors/Committee Members: Bikniūtė, Toma (Master’s degree session secretary), Jakušovaitė, Irayda (Master’s degree committee chair), Adomaitienė, Rūta (Master’s degree committee member), Skučas, Kęstas (Master’s degree committee member), Rėklaitienė, Diana (Master’s degree committee member), Ostasevičienė, Vida (Master’s degree committee member), Mickevičienė, Dalia (Master’s thesis supervisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Klausos negalia; Kurtumas; Neprigirdėjimas; Psichomotorika; Hearing disabilities; Deafness; Hearing impairment; Psychomotor

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Matulevičius, Kęstutis. (2012). Sutrikusios klausos asmenų psichomotorinės reakcijos ypatumai. (Masters Thesis). Lithuanian Academy of Physical Education. Retrieved from http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2012~D_20120620_161551-15183 ;

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Matulevičius, Kęstutis. “Sutrikusios klausos asmenų psichomotorinės reakcijos ypatumai.” 2012. Masters Thesis, Lithuanian Academy of Physical Education. Accessed February 26, 2021. http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2012~D_20120620_161551-15183 ;.

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Matulevičius, Kęstutis. “Sutrikusios klausos asmenų psichomotorinės reakcijos ypatumai.” 2012. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

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Matulevičius, Kęstutis. Sutrikusios klausos asmenų psichomotorinės reakcijos ypatumai. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Lithuanian Academy of Physical Education; 2012. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2012~D_20120620_161551-15183 ;.

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Matulevičius, Kęstutis. Sutrikusios klausos asmenų psichomotorinės reakcijos ypatumai. [Masters Thesis]. Lithuanian Academy of Physical Education; 2012. Available from: http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2012~D_20120620_161551-15183 ;

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University of Canterbury

21. de Jongh, Natasha Kate. Patient journey from hearing aids to cochlear implant : a retrospective study.

Degree: Master of Audiology, Audiology, 2020, University of Canterbury

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/2720

► Aims: This study was conducted to develop a better understanding of the transitional journey from hearing aids (HA) to receiving a privately funded cochlear implant… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Cochlear implant; hearing impairment; hearing aids; patient journey; adults

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de Jongh, N. K. (2020). Patient journey from hearing aids to cochlear implant : a retrospective study. (Masters Thesis). University of Canterbury. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/2720

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

de Jongh, Natasha Kate. “Patient journey from hearing aids to cochlear implant : a retrospective study.” 2020. Masters Thesis, University of Canterbury. Accessed February 26, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/2720.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

de Jongh, Natasha Kate. “Patient journey from hearing aids to cochlear implant : a retrospective study.” 2020. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

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de Jongh NK. Patient journey from hearing aids to cochlear implant : a retrospective study. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Canterbury; 2020. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/2720.

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de Jongh NK. Patient journey from hearing aids to cochlear implant : a retrospective study. [Masters Thesis]. University of Canterbury; 2020. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/2720

22. King, Andrew Jonathan. Spatial hearing and temporal processing in old and hearing-impaired individuals.

Degree: PhD, 2015, University of Manchester

URL: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/spatial-hearing-and-temporal-processing-in-old-and-hearingimpaired-individuals(156ec05b-e6e8-466d-9025-d2d176f435d4).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.664582

► Small timing differences occur when sounds reach one ear before the other, creating interaural phase differences (IPDs). The phase-locked activity in the auditory nerve can,… (more)

▼ Small timing differences occur when sounds reach one ear before the other, creating interaural phase differences (IPDs). The phase-locked activity in the auditory nerve can, at low frequencies, preserve IPDs. IPDs are used for localising and separating sounds from different directions. Chapters 3, 5, and 6 report three studies of the independent effects of age and sensorineural hearing loss on the temporal processing of sound that aids spatial hearing. Chapters 2 and 4 describe two supporting methodological studies. Chapter 2 compared the duration of training required for stable IPD-discrimination thresholds for two stimulus presentation procedures. The procedure requiring the least training was adopted for subsequent studies. Age and hearing loss are related and both may affect sensitivity to IPDs. Chapter 3 demonstrated that hearing loss, regardless of listener age, is related to poorer sensitivity to IPDs in the temporal fine structure (TFS), but not in the temporal envelope. Chapter 3 also showed that age, independent of hearing loss, is related to poorer envelope-IPD sensitivity at low modulation rates, and somewhat poorer TFS-IPD sensitivity. In Chapter 5, listener age and IPD sensitivity were both compared to subcortical neural phase locking measured through the frequency-following response (FFR). Phase coherence in the envelope-FFR at 145 Hz modulation and in the TFS-FFR deteriorated with age, suggesting less precise phase locking in old age. However, age-related changes to IPD sensitivity were not strongly related to age-related changes in FFR phase coherence. IPD sensitivity declines may be predominantly caused by deterioration of binaural processing independent of subcortical phase locking. Chapter 4 showed that electrodes at the mastoids recorded TFS-FFR generated earlier in the auditory pathway than electrodes from the nape of the neck to forehead, which recorded FFR generated later in the brainstem. However, these electrode montages did not reveal different age- or hearing-loss-related FFR deficits in Chapter 5. Chapter 6 determined whether hearing loss affected the ability to use TFS IPDs to achieve better speech perception. On average, old hearing-impaired listeners gained a small, but significant, benefit from a lateral separation of the speech sources. Replacing the TFS with binaurally in-phase sine waves (removing the TFS IPDs) significantly reduced the benefit of lateral separation. How much a listener benefitted from intact TFS IPDs in speech perception was strongly related to the extent of their hearing loss at low frequencies and their monaural processing of TFS, but not to their ability to discriminate IPDs. In general, this thesis shows that low-frequency hearing loss is associated with poor sensitivity to TFS IPDs and the ability to benefit from them when sounds are laterally separated. The thesis also shows that old age can reduce sensitivity to IPDs and weaken subcortical temporal coding. Although only partly related, these effects are likely to cause problems for old individuals in…

Subjects/Keywords: 617.8; temporal auditory; spatial hearing; hearing impairment; old

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King, A. J. (2015). Spatial hearing and temporal processing in old and hearing-impaired individuals. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Manchester. Retrieved from https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/spatial-hearing-and-temporal-processing-in-old-and-hearingimpaired-individuals(156ec05b-e6e8-466d-9025-d2d176f435d4).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.664582

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

King, Andrew Jonathan. “Spatial hearing and temporal processing in old and hearing-impaired individuals.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Manchester. Accessed February 26, 2021. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/spatial-hearing-and-temporal-processing-in-old-and-hearingimpaired-individuals(156ec05b-e6e8-466d-9025-d2d176f435d4).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.664582.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

King, Andrew Jonathan. “Spatial hearing and temporal processing in old and hearing-impaired individuals.” 2015. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

King AJ. Spatial hearing and temporal processing in old and hearing-impaired individuals. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2015. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/spatial-hearing-and-temporal-processing-in-old-and-hearingimpaired-individuals(156ec05b-e6e8-466d-9025-d2d176f435d4).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.664582.

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King AJ. Spatial hearing and temporal processing in old and hearing-impaired individuals. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2015. Available from: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/spatial-hearing-and-temporal-processing-in-old-and-hearingimpaired-individuals(156ec05b-e6e8-466d-9025-d2d176f435d4).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.664582

University of Washington

23. Purcell, Patricia Lorrayne. Development of a functional assessment instrument for youth with unilateral hearing impairment.

Degree: 2015, University of Washington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1773/33974

► Background: Youth with similar degrees of hearing impairment may not perceive the same level of functional impairment. Once children are able to reliably report for… (more)

▼ Background: Youth with similar degrees of hearing impairment may not perceive the same level of functional impairment. Once children are able to reliably report for themselves, patient-reported outcomes (PROs) instruments provide a method for health care providers to assess a patient’s perceived functional impairment and assess responsiveness of this impairment to intervention. The aim of this qualitative research study was development of a draft item pool for assessing perceived physical function of youth with unilateral hearing impairment (UHI). Methods: We conducted semi-structured qualitative interviews with youths with UHI. Each interview was audio-recorded, transcribed and excerpted for coding. We developed a codebook based upon review of the first five interviews, and established a final list of 11 codes based upon discussion amongst research team members. Two members of the research team double-coded the first 4 interviews independently, and discrepancies were resolved through consensus between the coders. In cases where discrepancies could not be resolved, Dr. Edwards broke the tie. Remaining transcripts were then single-coded and draft items developed based upon excerpt content. Item development criteria were used to craft items. Results: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 youths with UHI. Age of participants ranged from 11 to 17 years; 60% were male; and 47% used hearing aids. Independent coders were able to achieve greater than 90% agreement by coding of third and fourth transcripts. There were 299 excerpts coded as physical function, from which 100 unique items were generated. Several common themes were found, including 1) Safety concerns related to cars and driving, 2) Difficulties with team-based or fast-paced physical activities, 3) Problems with sound localization, 4) Difficulties with attention, 5) Challenges using television and telephone, and 6) Youth opinions regarding hearing aid utility varied, with some reporting substantial benefit while others felt devices had been detrimental to hearing function. Conclusion: Draft items for assessment of perceived physical function highlight some unique concerns of youths with UHI. Future goals for this project include final item selection and field-testing of the UHI functional assessment instrument. Advisors/Committee Members: Edwards, Todd C (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Otolaryngology; Pediatric hearing loss; Unilateral hearing impairment; Medicine; Audiology; health services

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Purcell, P. L. (2015). Development of a functional assessment instrument for youth with unilateral hearing impairment. (Thesis). University of Washington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1773/33974

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Purcell, Patricia Lorrayne. “Development of a functional assessment instrument for youth with unilateral hearing impairment.” 2015. Thesis, University of Washington. Accessed February 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/33974.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Purcell, Patricia Lorrayne. “Development of a functional assessment instrument for youth with unilateral hearing impairment.” 2015. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Purcell PL. Development of a functional assessment instrument for youth with unilateral hearing impairment. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Washington; 2015. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1773/33974.

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Purcell PL. Development of a functional assessment instrument for youth with unilateral hearing impairment. [Thesis]. University of Washington; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1773/33974

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University of Louisville

24. Ellis, Gregory Matthew. The effects of monaural and binaural cues on perceived reverberation by normal hearing and hearing-impaired listeners.

Degree: PhD, 2018, University of Louisville

URL: 10.18297/etd/3057 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/3057

► This dissertation is a quantitative and qualitative examination of how young normal hearing and young hearing-impaired listeners perceive reverberation. A primary complaint among hearing-impaired… (more)

▼ This dissertation is a quantitative and qualitative examination of how young normal hearing and young hearing-impaired listeners perceive reverberation. A primary complaint among hearing-impaired listeners is difficulty understanding speech in noisy or reverberant environments. This work was motivated by a desire to better understand reverberation perception and processing so that this knowledge might be used to improve outcomes for hearing-impaired listeners in these environments. This dissertation is written in six chapters. Chapter One is an introduction to the field and a review of the relevant literature. Chapter Two describes a motivating experiment from laboratory work completed before the dissertation. This experiment asked human subjects to rate the amount of reverberation they perceived in a sound relative to another sound. This experiment showed a significant effect of listening condition on how listeners made their judgments. Chapter Three follows up on this experiment, seeking a better understanding of how listeners perform the task in Chapter Two. Chapter Three shows that listeners can use limited information to make their judgments. Chapter Four compares reverberation perception in normal hearing and hearing-impaired listeners and examines the effect of speech intelligibility on reverberation perception. This experiment finds no significant differences between cues used by normal hearing and hearing-impaired listeners when judging perceptual aspects of reverberation. Chapter Five describes and uses a quantitative model to examine the results of Chapters Two and Four. Chapter Six summarizes the data presented in the dissertation and discusses potential implications and future directions. This work finds that the perceived amount of reverberation relies primarily on two factors: 1) the listening condition (i.e., binaural, monaural, or a listening condition in which reverberation is present only in one ear) and 2) the sum of reverberant energy present at the two ears. Listeners do not need the reverberant tail to estimate perceived amount of reverberation, meaning that listeners are able to extract information about reverberation from the ongoing signal. The precise mechanism underlying this process is not explicitly found in this work; however, a potential framework is presented in Chapter Six. Advisors/Committee Members: Zahorik, Pavel, DeMarco, Paul, DeMarco, Paul, Kondaurova, Maria, Miller, Sharon, Stilp, Christian.

Subjects/Keywords: binaural hearing; reverberation; hearing impairment; psychoacoustics; Heuser hearing institute; University of Louisville; Cognition and Perception

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Ellis, G. M. (2018). The effects of monaural and binaural cues on perceived reverberation by normal hearing and hearing-impaired listeners. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Louisville. Retrieved from 10.18297/etd/3057 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/3057

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ellis, Gregory Matthew. “The effects of monaural and binaural cues on perceived reverberation by normal hearing and hearing-impaired listeners.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Louisville. Accessed February 26, 2021. 10.18297/etd/3057 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/3057.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ellis, Gregory Matthew. “The effects of monaural and binaural cues on perceived reverberation by normal hearing and hearing-impaired listeners.” 2018. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

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Ellis GM. The effects of monaural and binaural cues on perceived reverberation by normal hearing and hearing-impaired listeners. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Louisville; 2018. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: 10.18297/etd/3057 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/3057.

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Ellis GM. The effects of monaural and binaural cues on perceived reverberation by normal hearing and hearing-impaired listeners. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Louisville; 2018. Available from: 10.18297/etd/3057 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/3057

University of Ghana

25. Addae-Wireko, A. Availability and Use of Adaptive Technology for Supporting Persons with Disability in Selected Public Academic Libraries in Ghana.

Degree: 2019, University of Ghana

URL: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/33041

► This study was to examine the available adaptive technologies and the role they play in supporting PWDs in public academic libraries in Ghana. University of… (more)

▼ This study was to examine the available adaptive technologies and the role they play in supporting PWDs in public academic libraries in Ghana. University of Cape Coast library and University of Ghana library were purposively selected for the study since these institutions were known public universities that practice inclusive education. Interview guides were used as data collection tool. A total of 20 respondents were selected and the interviews targeted 16 students with disabilities, the 2 librarians and the 2 heads of the unit in the library that catered for the needs of the students with special needs. The library environment and services were assessed considering the adaptive technologies that are present in the selected cases to support PWDs to be independent users of the library. The thematic content analysis was used in analysing the data. On the constructive side, the study revealed that the two selected cases had some form of adaptive technologies that aided PWDs to access some services in the library, there was a special unit dedicated to serving the needs of PWDs and there were dedicated staff that served their needs. Nonetheless, the adaptive technologies that were needed to access the libraries built environment as well as library services were woefully inadequate to afford the students with disabilities independent life in the library environment. Elevators and ramps were missing, computers were often faulty, alternative format of information were in most cases not available, internet connectivity were often poor, and all these together with the financial challenge faced by the libraries and the lack of formal library policy that targeted service provision for PWDs made it difficult for the libraries to serve the students with disability. In view of these recommendations to improve on the provision of adaptive technologies included: changing some of the disabling factors in the built environment like providing ramps and elevators, increasing the number of adaptive technologies like computers with all the necessary software and ensuring that the available adaptive technologies are in a good working condition.

Subjects/Keywords: Adaptive Technology; Physical Disability; Persons with Disability (PWD); Hearing Impairment; Visual Impairment

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Addae-Wireko, A. (2019). Availability and Use of Adaptive Technology for Supporting Persons with Disability in Selected Public Academic Libraries in Ghana. (Masters Thesis). University of Ghana. Retrieved from http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/33041

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Addae-Wireko, A. “Availability and Use of Adaptive Technology for Supporting Persons with Disability in Selected Public Academic Libraries in Ghana. ” 2019. Masters Thesis, University of Ghana. Accessed February 26, 2021. http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/33041.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Addae-Wireko, A. “Availability and Use of Adaptive Technology for Supporting Persons with Disability in Selected Public Academic Libraries in Ghana. ” 2019. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Addae-Wireko A. Availability and Use of Adaptive Technology for Supporting Persons with Disability in Selected Public Academic Libraries in Ghana. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Ghana; 2019. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/33041.

Council of Science Editors:

Addae-Wireko A. Availability and Use of Adaptive Technology for Supporting Persons with Disability in Selected Public Academic Libraries in Ghana. [Masters Thesis]. University of Ghana; 2019. Available from: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/33041

26. Arrington, Leah M. An investigation of the cognitive profile of deaf and hard of hearing students on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fifth Edition.

Degree: PhD, Special Education, 2018, Texas Woman's University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11274/10154

► In the academic setting, the measure of intelligence is used to predict the success of learning or to identify possible disabilities due to identified strengths… (more)

▼ In the academic setting, the measure of intelligence is used to predict the success of learning or to identify possible disabilities due to identified strengths and weaknesses in cognitive processes. The predominant theory of intelligence is the Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) theory in which broad cognitive processes are determined by the measurement of narrow abilities within each broad area of cognition. The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition (WISC-V) is a cognitive tool that provides scores of both the broad and narrow cognitive processes, which can then provide a profile of strengths and weakness to be used for individualized educational planning. The purpose of this study was to determine if a cognitive profile exists on the WISC-V for D/HH students. Furthermore, if the cognitive profile is affected by known dependent variables (amplification, degree of hearing loss, mode of communication). Participants were first through fifth grade students who had been identified as D/HH and had been administered the WISC-V. A total of 49 students met criteria for the study. In addition to subtests and index scores, the degree of hearing loss, mode of communication, and type of amplification used was recorded. Results showed that overall the profile of the D/HH student was within the average range established by the WISC-V norms except in the area of Verbal Knowledge (Gc) which was slightly below average. The Vocabulary subtest was also found to be below average. Type of amplification did not appear to significantly impact the profile of the broad or narrow abilities. The degree of hearing loss identified moderate to severe and profound had a significant difference in Gs and Coding. The mode of communication had reported significant differences in NVI, Gv, Gf, and in Visual Puzzles, Matrix Reasoning, and Picture Span subtests. This study demonstrates that D/HH students perform similarly to the expected norms on the WISC-V verbal and nonverbal indexes. However, the Crystalized Knowledge Index and more specifically Vocabulary subtest are below the expected norms and are important factors when considering educational planning for D/HH students. Advisors/Committee Members: Pemberton, Jane (advisor), Marshall, David (committee member), Whitworth, Jerry (committee member), Allman, Tamby (committee member), Donelson, Mary Dell (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: deaf; hard of hearing; deaf/hard of hearing; cognition; WISC-IV; intelligence; auditory impairment

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Arrington, L. M. (2018). An investigation of the cognitive profile of deaf and hard of hearing students on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fifth Edition. (Doctoral Dissertation). Texas Woman's University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11274/10154

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Arrington, Leah M. “An investigation of the cognitive profile of deaf and hard of hearing students on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fifth Edition.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, Texas Woman's University. Accessed February 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11274/10154.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Arrington, Leah M. “An investigation of the cognitive profile of deaf and hard of hearing students on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fifth Edition.” 2018. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Arrington LM. An investigation of the cognitive profile of deaf and hard of hearing students on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fifth Edition. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Texas Woman's University; 2018. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11274/10154.

Council of Science Editors:

Arrington LM. An investigation of the cognitive profile of deaf and hard of hearing students on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fifth Edition. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Texas Woman's University; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11274/10154

University of Minnesota

27. Roufs, Kathleen S. Members of faculty with hearing impairments in academia: what are their needs?.

Degree: EdD, Educational Policy and Administration, 2011, University of Minnesota

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/119351

► Seventeen percent of adults in the United States suffer from some degree of hearing loss, and this impairment can pose considerable personal, professional, social, and… (more)

▼ Seventeen percent of adults in the United States suffer from some degree of hearing loss, and this impairment can pose considerable personal, professional, social, and psychological challenges, often, to people reluctant to seek help (Hearing Loss Association, 2011). Post-secondary faculty members with hearing loss are among us, and most of them navigate their professional lives silently. Support for hearing loss is easily accessible for students on our campuses, but there is an apparent gap in knowledge about and utilization of support and services for faculty members with hearing loss. This study examines the barriers to full participation in the academy for faculty members with hearing impairments. This exploratory, descriptive study, framed in the minority model and the social model of disability, investigates the marginalization, isolation, coping mechanisms, and needs of faculty members with hearing loss at a public research university. An email invitation to participate in the study was sent to 3,104 faculty members with teaching responsibilities, employed sixty-six percent time, or more. The invitation asked the participants to think about their hearing and how it affects teaching in the classroom, participation in departmental discussions, interactions with students and colleagues, and interactions at professional and social events. The invitation included the following questions: Do you have to concentrate more intensely to follow conversations? Do telephone conversations become more problematic because of your hearing? Do background noises interfere with your hearing? Do you find yourself asking ―Pardon me?‖ in and out of the classroom more frequently? Is it becoming more difficult to hear in the classroom or at departmental meetings and social gatherings? If the recipients answered ―yes‖ to any of the questions, they were encouraged to continue with the inquiry; a link was provided to the web-based survey. The survey consisted of 39 questions about hearing loss, relationships with colleagues and administrators, knowledge of accommodations and services, budgets from which accommodations are paid, and if, how, and when that knowledge is communicated. Of the 144 faculty members who began, 84 completed the survey. The results are based on the 84 completed surveys. The respondents were mature professionally and chronologically. Sixty-seven percent of the respondents who disclosed their ages were 46 years of age or older and 74 percent of those who disclosed their ranks were either associate, full, endowed, or Regents professors. Seventy-five percent of the respondents said their hearing losses were either mild or moderate (on a four point scale: minimal, mild, moderate, or profound). Two percent of the respondents identified with Disability Services. Ninety-eight percent of the respondents said that resources for faculty members with hearing loss were not discussed at any departmental orientations or meetings. The quantitative and qualitative comments of faculty members suggest that acoustics in…

Subjects/Keywords: Deaf; Faculty; Hearing impaired; Hearing impairment; Post secondary; Educational Policy and Administration

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APA (6^th Edition):

Roufs, K. S. (2011). Members of faculty with hearing impairments in academia: what are their needs?. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Minnesota. Retrieved from http://purl.umn.edu/119351

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Roufs, Kathleen S. “Members of faculty with hearing impairments in academia: what are their needs?.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Minnesota. Accessed February 26, 2021. http://purl.umn.edu/119351.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Roufs, Kathleen S. “Members of faculty with hearing impairments in academia: what are their needs?.” 2011. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Roufs KS. Members of faculty with hearing impairments in academia: what are their needs?. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Minnesota; 2011. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: http://purl.umn.edu/119351.

Council of Science Editors:

Roufs KS. Members of faculty with hearing impairments in academia: what are their needs?. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Minnesota; 2011. Available from: http://purl.umn.edu/119351

Wilfrid Laurier University

28. Davidson, Jacob G S. EXAMINING QUALITY INDICATOR RATES FOR OLDER HOME CARE CLIENTS WITH DUAL SENSORY IMPAIRMENT (DSI) AND EXPLORING THE HETEROGENEITY WITHIN DSI.

Degree: 2016, Wilfrid Laurier University

URL: https://scholars.wlu.ca/etd/1841

► Older adults with impairments in both hearing and vision, called dual sensory impairment (DSI), are at an increased risk of negative health outcomes such as… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Home care; Dual sensory impairment; Hearing impairment; Vision impairment; Quality indicators; Older adults; Health Services Research; Medicine and Health Sciences

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Davidson, J. G. S. (2016). EXAMINING QUALITY INDICATOR RATES FOR OLDER HOME CARE CLIENTS WITH DUAL SENSORY IMPAIRMENT (DSI) AND EXPLORING THE HETEROGENEITY WITHIN DSI. (Thesis). Wilfrid Laurier University. Retrieved from https://scholars.wlu.ca/etd/1841

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Davidson, Jacob G S. “EXAMINING QUALITY INDICATOR RATES FOR OLDER HOME CARE CLIENTS WITH DUAL SENSORY IMPAIRMENT (DSI) AND EXPLORING THE HETEROGENEITY WITHIN DSI.” 2016. Thesis, Wilfrid Laurier University. Accessed February 26, 2021. https://scholars.wlu.ca/etd/1841.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Davidson, Jacob G S. “EXAMINING QUALITY INDICATOR RATES FOR OLDER HOME CARE CLIENTS WITH DUAL SENSORY IMPAIRMENT (DSI) AND EXPLORING THE HETEROGENEITY WITHIN DSI.” 2016. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Davidson JGS. EXAMINING QUALITY INDICATOR RATES FOR OLDER HOME CARE CLIENTS WITH DUAL SENSORY IMPAIRMENT (DSI) AND EXPLORING THE HETEROGENEITY WITHIN DSI. [Internet] [Thesis]. Wilfrid Laurier University; 2016. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: https://scholars.wlu.ca/etd/1841.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Davidson JGS. EXAMINING QUALITY INDICATOR RATES FOR OLDER HOME CARE CLIENTS WITH DUAL SENSORY IMPAIRMENT (DSI) AND EXPLORING THE HETEROGENEITY WITHIN DSI. [Thesis]. Wilfrid Laurier University; 2016. Available from: https://scholars.wlu.ca/etd/1841

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Iowa

29. Nguyen, Huong Thi Thien. The impact of frequency modulation (FM) system use and caregiver training on young children with hearing impairment in a noisy listening environment.

Degree: PhD, Speech and Hearing Science, 2011, University of Iowa

URL: https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/1165

► The two objectives of this single-subject study were to assess how an FM system use impacts parent-child interaction in a noisy listening environment, and… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Caregiver training; Children with hearing impairment; Frequency Modulation (FM) system; Hearing aids; Interaction; Noisy listening environment; Speech and Hearing Science

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Nguyen, H. T. T. (2011). The impact of frequency modulation (FM) system use and caregiver training on young children with hearing impairment in a noisy listening environment. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Iowa. Retrieved from https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/1165

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Nguyen, Huong Thi Thien. “The impact of frequency modulation (FM) system use and caregiver training on young children with hearing impairment in a noisy listening environment.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Iowa. Accessed February 26, 2021. https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/1165.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Nguyen, Huong Thi Thien. “The impact of frequency modulation (FM) system use and caregiver training on young children with hearing impairment in a noisy listening environment.” 2011. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Nguyen HTT. The impact of frequency modulation (FM) system use and caregiver training on young children with hearing impairment in a noisy listening environment. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Iowa; 2011. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/1165.

Council of Science Editors:

Nguyen HTT. The impact of frequency modulation (FM) system use and caregiver training on young children with hearing impairment in a noisy listening environment. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Iowa; 2011. Available from: https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/1165

University of Canterbury

30. Grosskreutz, Jessica Susanne Gabriele. Outcomes of an audiologic rehabilitation programme for working adults with hearing impairment who do not wear amplification.

Degree: Master of Audiology, Audiology, 2013, University of Canterbury

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/5846

► Hearing impairment is a chronic health condition that affects increasingly younger age groups. Prevalence rates in the working population are estimated to be between four… (more)

▼ Hearing impairment is a chronic health condition that affects increasingly younger age groups. Prevalence rates in the working population are estimated to be between four and nine percent when defined by audiometric loss, and between 30 – 40% when using self-report of hearing problems. Hearing impairment can limit and threaten the social functioning of the affected person. It interferes with oral communication, causing activity limitations and participation restrictions. Additionally, a stigma is attached to hearing loss that can lead to feelings of embarrassment, guilt, anxiety and social exclusion. The stigma also poses a threat to the identity of the hearing impaired person who, in return, manages this threat by concealing or disclosing their hearing impairment depending on the social implications. As a consequence, help–seeking is delayed by a considerable amount of time. Although proven to be an effective intervention, amplification is often rejected by working adults. Another available effective intervention is participating in audiologic rehabilitation (AR) programmes. These programmes focus on stigma reduction and communication strategies. Most existing programmes target an elderly population that had been fitted with hearing aids. No programme for working adults who do not wear amplification is published in the literature. The new AR programme “See it! Hear it! Say it!” had been designed for adults who do not wear amplification and previously trialled in the USA. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the short and mid-term outcomes of a version adapted for the New Zealand context, specifically changes in health related quality of life (HRQoL) and cognitive anxiety. Thirteen participants in two groups participated in the study. The design was a quasi–randomised pre-test/post-test/follow-up test with waitlist design. Outcomes were measured with the International Outcome Inventory – Alternative Interventions (IOI-AI), the Hearing Handicap Inventory for Adults (HHIA), the Cognitive Anxiety Scale (CAS) and a non-standardised online questionnaire. Results demonstrated statistically significant differences between pre-group and follow-up assessment outcomes. Effect sizes ranged between 0.606 and 2.114. Participants reported implementing communication strategies in a number of adverse listening environments. These findings provide evidence that the New Zealand specific version of “See it! Hear it! Say it!” is effective in improving HRQoL and reducing cognitive anxiety.

Subjects/Keywords: Audiologic rehabilitation; hearing loss; amplification; hearing impairment; working adults; stigma of hearing loss; cognitive anxiety; stigma reduction; identity threat

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APA (6^th Edition):

Grosskreutz, J. S. G. (2013). Outcomes of an audiologic rehabilitation programme for working adults with hearing impairment who do not wear amplification. (Masters Thesis). University of Canterbury. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/5846

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Grosskreutz, Jessica Susanne Gabriele. “Outcomes of an audiologic rehabilitation programme for working adults with hearing impairment who do not wear amplification.” 2013. Masters Thesis, University of Canterbury. Accessed February 26, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/5846.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Grosskreutz, Jessica Susanne Gabriele. “Outcomes of an audiologic rehabilitation programme for working adults with hearing impairment who do not wear amplification.” 2013. Web. 26 Feb 2021.

Vancouver:

Grosskreutz JSG. Outcomes of an audiologic rehabilitation programme for working adults with hearing impairment who do not wear amplification. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Canterbury; 2013. [cited 2021 Feb 26]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/5846.

Council of Science Editors:

Grosskreutz JSG. Outcomes of an audiologic rehabilitation programme for working adults with hearing impairment who do not wear amplification. [Masters Thesis]. University of Canterbury; 2013. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/5846

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