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Estrategia de matrices y jerarquía creciente de incitaciones para expresar relaciones semánticas combinando símbolos en la discapacidad intelectual
Source:Revista de Logopedia, Foniatría y Audiología
Author(s): María Luisa Gómez Taibo, Natalia Canosa López
IntroducciónApenas se ha explorado la aplicación conjunta de la estrategia de matrices y de jerarquía de incitaciones para el aprendizaje de la expresión de relaciones semánticas combinando símbolos en adultos con discapacidad intelectual. El objetivo de este estudio es investigar el efecto de estas estrategias en la producción de combinaciones de símbolos en el contexto de la lectura compartida a tres adultos con discapacidad intelectual moderada y severa.MetodologíaSe utilizó un diseño de caso único de pruebas múltiples entre tres clases de relaciones semánticas generadas a partir de una matriz de combinaciones. Se aplicó a tres personas con DI la jerarquía creciente de incitaciones para la producción de las combinaciones simbólicas.ResultadosLos resultados mostraron que la aplicación de las estrategias de intervención fue eficaz para enseñar a los participantes a producir las relaciones semánticas combinando símbolos, para la generalización a ejemplares no entrenados y para el mantenimiento de habilidades al finalizar la intervención.ConclusionesIncluso adultos con discapacidad intelectual significativa pueden aprender a combinar símbolos para expresar relaciones semánticas cuando se aplican intervenciones apropiadas.IntroductionThere are few studies on the expression of semantic relationships using graphic symbol combinations by the application of the matrix strategy and a hierarchy of increasing prompts to intellectually disabled adults. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of the matrix strategy and an increasing prompt hierarchy in the context of shared story reading on the production of graphic symbol combinations in three adults with moderate to severe intellectual disability.MethodsA single subject, multiple probe design across different types of semantic relationships generated from a matrix combination was used. A hierarchy of increasing prompts for the production of symbol combinations was applied to three individuals.ResultsIt was shown that the application of the training strategies was successful in teaching the participants to produce targeted semantic relationships combining symbols, in order to extrapolate to untrained models, and for the maintenance of post-intervention skills.ConclusionsEven significant intellectually disabled adults may learn to combine symbols for the expression of semantic relationships when appropriate interventions techniques are applied.
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Estrategia de matrices y jerarquía creciente de incitaciones para expresar relaciones semánticas combinando símbolos en la discapacidad intelectual
Source:Revista de Logopedia, Foniatría y Audiología
Author(s): María Luisa Gómez Taibo, Natalia Canosa López
IntroducciónApenas se ha explorado la aplicación conjunta de la estrategia de matrices y de jerarquía de incitaciones para el aprendizaje de la expresión de relaciones semánticas combinando símbolos en adultos con discapacidad intelectual. El objetivo de este estudio es investigar el efecto de estas estrategias en la producción de combinaciones de símbolos en el contexto de la lectura compartida a tres adultos con discapacidad intelectual moderada y severa.MetodologíaSe utilizó un diseño de caso único de pruebas múltiples entre tres clases de relaciones semánticas generadas a partir de una matriz de combinaciones. Se aplicó a tres personas con DI la jerarquía creciente de incitaciones para la producción de las combinaciones simbólicas.ResultadosLos resultados mostraron que la aplicación de las estrategias de intervención fue eficaz para enseñar a los participantes a producir las relaciones semánticas combinando símbolos, para la generalización a ejemplares no entrenados y para el mantenimiento de habilidades al finalizar la intervención.ConclusionesIncluso adultos con discapacidad intelectual significativa pueden aprender a combinar símbolos para expresar relaciones semánticas cuando se aplican intervenciones apropiadas.IntroductionThere are few studies on the expression of semantic relationships using graphic symbol combinations by the application of the matrix strategy and a hierarchy of increasing prompts to intellectually disabled adults. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of the matrix strategy and an increasing prompt hierarchy in the context of shared story reading on the production of graphic symbol combinations in three adults with moderate to severe intellectual disability.MethodsA single subject, multiple probe design across different types of semantic relationships generated from a matrix combination was used. A hierarchy of increasing prompts for the production of symbol combinations was applied to three individuals.ResultsIt was shown that the application of the training strategies was successful in teaching the participants to produce targeted semantic relationships combining symbols, in order to extrapolate to untrained models, and for the maintenance of post-intervention skills.ConclusionsEven significant intellectually disabled adults may learn to combine symbols for the expression of semantic relationships when appropriate interventions techniques are applied.
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Estrategia de matrices y jerarquía creciente de incitaciones para expresar relaciones semánticas combinando símbolos en la discapacidad intelectual
Source:Revista de Logopedia, Foniatría y Audiología
Author(s): María Luisa Gómez Taibo, Natalia Canosa López
IntroducciónApenas se ha explorado la aplicación conjunta de la estrategia de matrices y de jerarquía de incitaciones para el aprendizaje de la expresión de relaciones semánticas combinando símbolos en adultos con discapacidad intelectual. El objetivo de este estudio es investigar el efecto de estas estrategias en la producción de combinaciones de símbolos en el contexto de la lectura compartida a tres adultos con discapacidad intelectual moderada y severa.MetodologíaSe utilizó un diseño de caso único de pruebas múltiples entre tres clases de relaciones semánticas generadas a partir de una matriz de combinaciones. Se aplicó a tres personas con DI la jerarquía creciente de incitaciones para la producción de las combinaciones simbólicas.ResultadosLos resultados mostraron que la aplicación de las estrategias de intervención fue eficaz para enseñar a los participantes a producir las relaciones semánticas combinando símbolos, para la generalización a ejemplares no entrenados y para el mantenimiento de habilidades al finalizar la intervención.ConclusionesIncluso adultos con discapacidad intelectual significativa pueden aprender a combinar símbolos para expresar relaciones semánticas cuando se aplican intervenciones apropiadas.IntroductionThere are few studies on the expression of semantic relationships using graphic symbol combinations by the application of the matrix strategy and a hierarchy of increasing prompts to intellectually disabled adults. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of the matrix strategy and an increasing prompt hierarchy in the context of shared story reading on the production of graphic symbol combinations in three adults with moderate to severe intellectual disability.MethodsA single subject, multiple probe design across different types of semantic relationships generated from a matrix combination was used. A hierarchy of increasing prompts for the production of symbol combinations was applied to three individuals.ResultsIt was shown that the application of the training strategies was successful in teaching the participants to produce targeted semantic relationships combining symbols, in order to extrapolate to untrained models, and for the maintenance of post-intervention skills.ConclusionsEven significant intellectually disabled adults may learn to combine symbols for the expression of semantic relationships when appropriate interventions techniques are applied.
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The development of the University of Jordan word recognition test.
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The development of the University of Jordan word recognition test.
Int J Audiol. 2017 Mar 23;:1-7
Authors: Garadat SN, Abdulbaqi KJ, Haj-Tas MA
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate a digitally recorded speech test battery to assess speech perception in Jordanian Arabic-speaking adults.
DESIGN: Selected stimuli were digitally recorded and were divided into four lists of 25 words each. Speech audiometry was completed for all listeners. Participants were divided into two equal groups of 30 listeners each with equal male to female ratio. The first group of participants completed speech reception thresholds (SRTs) and word recognition testing on each of the four lists using a fixed intensity. The second group of listeners was tested on each of the four lists at different intensity levels in order to obtain the performance-intensity function.
STUDY SAMPLE: Sixty normal-hearing listeners in the age range of 19-25 years. All participants were native speakers of Jordanian Arabic.
RESULTS: Results revealed that there were no significant differences between SRTs and pure tone average. Additionally, there were no differences across lists at multiple intensity levels.
CONCLUSIONS: In general, the current study was successful in producing recorded speech materials for Jordanian Arabic population. This suggests that the speech stimuli generated by this study are suitable for measuring speech recognition in Jordanian Arabic-speaking listeners.
PMID: 28332432 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Statistical tool to detect small hearing threshold shifts.
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Statistical tool to detect small hearing threshold shifts.
Int J Audiol. 2017 Mar 23;:1-11
Authors: Tronstad TV
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to present a new tool that can be used in the prevention of noise-induced hearing loss. Even in most countries where noise levels are well regulated, many workers are still exposed to high levels of noise and suffer from permanent threshold shifts. It is necessary to develop a new strategy to prevent such damage.
METHOD: A statistical process control (SPC) scheme is presented that is able to detect both large and small hearing threshold shifts. Monte Carlo simulations were used to assess the performance of this hearing monitoring scheme. Different hearing threshold shifts were simulated to evaluate the performance of a variety of hearing development scenarios.
RESULTS: It is possible to detect hearing threshold shifts smaller than the standard deviation of the hearing tests performed. This means that permanent hearing threshold shifts smaller than 5 dB can be detected and acted on. Outliers can also be automatically detected and treated, increasing the robustness of the monitoring scheme.
CONCLUSION: The proposed statistical framework can be used as an early warning indicator of noise-induced hearing loss with the aim of improving workers' safety. Individual counteractions can be implemented, reducing the risk of further damage.
PMID: 28332425 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Hearing aid use in the elderly as measured by datalogging and self-report.
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Hearing aid use in the elderly as measured by datalogging and self-report.
Int J Audiol. 2017 Mar 23;:1-8
Authors: Solheim J, Hickson L
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The primary aim was to compare the objective and the subjective assessments of hearing aid use among elderly people at a 6-month follow-up after fitting. A secondary aim was to determine whether advanced knowledge of follow-up impacts hearing aid use.
DESIGN: Hearing aid use was assessed by datalogging (objective) and self-report (subjective) 6 months after initial fitting. Participants were also randomised to an intervention (informed of 6-month follow-up at fitting) or control group (informed just prior to follow-up).
STUDY SAMPLE: A total of 181 hearing aid recipients ≥60 years (mean age = 79.2 years).
RESULTS: Daily hearing aid use based on datalogging (mean = 6.12 h, SD = 4.94) was significantly less than self-reports (mean = 8.39 h, SD = 5.07). More severe hearing impairment and prior hearing aid experience were associated with increased hearing aid use. Advanced knowledge of the follow-up had no significant impact on use, which did not differ between intervention (n = 93) and control (n = 88) groups.
CONCLUSIONS: Elderly people typically use their hearing aids for a substantial part of the day in the 6 months after fitting, but tend to overestimate their usage. Datalogging is recommended to identify those who do not use or rarely use their aids so that appropriate rehabilitation and support can be provided.
PMID: 28332420 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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The parents' perspective of the early diagnostic period of their child with hearing loss: information and support.
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The parents' perspective of the early diagnostic period of their child with hearing loss: information and support.
Int J Audiol. 2017 Mar 23;:1-12
Authors: Scarinci N, Erbasi E, Moore E, Ching TY, Marnane V
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to explore the perspectives of caregivers regarding the information and support they received following diagnosis of their child's hearing loss.
DESIGN: A mixed methods explanatory sequential design was conducted.
STUDY SAMPLE: A total of 445 caregivers of children completed a written survey, and five parents participated in qualitative in-depth interviews.
RESULTS: The most common sources of information for caregivers were discussion with an audiologist, written information, and discussion with a medical professional. Approximately 85% of caregivers reported they were satisfied with the personal/emotional support and information received from service providers. Additional comments from 91 caregivers indicated that 11% experienced a breakdown in information transfer with health professionals. Interviews conducted with five parents from three families revealed two themes which described the diagnostic period as a difficult and emotional experience for parents: (1) support and information provided during diagnosis: what happens first? and (2) accessing early intervention services following a diagnosis of hearing loss: navigating the maze.
CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this study give insight into the perspectives of caregivers who have a child diagnosed with hearing loss. The importance of providing timely information and personal/emotional support to caregivers cannot be underestimated.
PMID: 28332410 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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The development of the University of Jordan word recognition test.
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The development of the University of Jordan word recognition test.
Int J Audiol. 2017 Mar 23;:1-7
Authors: Garadat SN, Abdulbaqi KJ, Haj-Tas MA
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate a digitally recorded speech test battery to assess speech perception in Jordanian Arabic-speaking adults.
DESIGN: Selected stimuli were digitally recorded and were divided into four lists of 25 words each. Speech audiometry was completed for all listeners. Participants were divided into two equal groups of 30 listeners each with equal male to female ratio. The first group of participants completed speech reception thresholds (SRTs) and word recognition testing on each of the four lists using a fixed intensity. The second group of listeners was tested on each of the four lists at different intensity levels in order to obtain the performance-intensity function.
STUDY SAMPLE: Sixty normal-hearing listeners in the age range of 19-25 years. All participants were native speakers of Jordanian Arabic.
RESULTS: Results revealed that there were no significant differences between SRTs and pure tone average. Additionally, there were no differences across lists at multiple intensity levels.
CONCLUSIONS: In general, the current study was successful in producing recorded speech materials for Jordanian Arabic population. This suggests that the speech stimuli generated by this study are suitable for measuring speech recognition in Jordanian Arabic-speaking listeners.
PMID: 28332432 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Statistical tool to detect small hearing threshold shifts.
Related Articles |
Statistical tool to detect small hearing threshold shifts.
Int J Audiol. 2017 Mar 23;:1-11
Authors: Tronstad TV
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to present a new tool that can be used in the prevention of noise-induced hearing loss. Even in most countries where noise levels are well regulated, many workers are still exposed to high levels of noise and suffer from permanent threshold shifts. It is necessary to develop a new strategy to prevent such damage.
METHOD: A statistical process control (SPC) scheme is presented that is able to detect both large and small hearing threshold shifts. Monte Carlo simulations were used to assess the performance of this hearing monitoring scheme. Different hearing threshold shifts were simulated to evaluate the performance of a variety of hearing development scenarios.
RESULTS: It is possible to detect hearing threshold shifts smaller than the standard deviation of the hearing tests performed. This means that permanent hearing threshold shifts smaller than 5 dB can be detected and acted on. Outliers can also be automatically detected and treated, increasing the robustness of the monitoring scheme.
CONCLUSION: The proposed statistical framework can be used as an early warning indicator of noise-induced hearing loss with the aim of improving workers' safety. Individual counteractions can be implemented, reducing the risk of further damage.
PMID: 28332425 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Hearing aid use in the elderly as measured by datalogging and self-report.
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Hearing aid use in the elderly as measured by datalogging and self-report.
Int J Audiol. 2017 Mar 23;:1-8
Authors: Solheim J, Hickson L
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The primary aim was to compare the objective and the subjective assessments of hearing aid use among elderly people at a 6-month follow-up after fitting. A secondary aim was to determine whether advanced knowledge of follow-up impacts hearing aid use.
DESIGN: Hearing aid use was assessed by datalogging (objective) and self-report (subjective) 6 months after initial fitting. Participants were also randomised to an intervention (informed of 6-month follow-up at fitting) or control group (informed just prior to follow-up).
STUDY SAMPLE: A total of 181 hearing aid recipients ≥60 years (mean age = 79.2 years).
RESULTS: Daily hearing aid use based on datalogging (mean = 6.12 h, SD = 4.94) was significantly less than self-reports (mean = 8.39 h, SD = 5.07). More severe hearing impairment and prior hearing aid experience were associated with increased hearing aid use. Advanced knowledge of the follow-up had no significant impact on use, which did not differ between intervention (n = 93) and control (n = 88) groups.
CONCLUSIONS: Elderly people typically use their hearing aids for a substantial part of the day in the 6 months after fitting, but tend to overestimate their usage. Datalogging is recommended to identify those who do not use or rarely use their aids so that appropriate rehabilitation and support can be provided.
PMID: 28332420 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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The parents' perspective of the early diagnostic period of their child with hearing loss: information and support.
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The parents' perspective of the early diagnostic period of their child with hearing loss: information and support.
Int J Audiol. 2017 Mar 23;:1-12
Authors: Scarinci N, Erbasi E, Moore E, Ching TY, Marnane V
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to explore the perspectives of caregivers regarding the information and support they received following diagnosis of their child's hearing loss.
DESIGN: A mixed methods explanatory sequential design was conducted.
STUDY SAMPLE: A total of 445 caregivers of children completed a written survey, and five parents participated in qualitative in-depth interviews.
RESULTS: The most common sources of information for caregivers were discussion with an audiologist, written information, and discussion with a medical professional. Approximately 85% of caregivers reported they were satisfied with the personal/emotional support and information received from service providers. Additional comments from 91 caregivers indicated that 11% experienced a breakdown in information transfer with health professionals. Interviews conducted with five parents from three families revealed two themes which described the diagnostic period as a difficult and emotional experience for parents: (1) support and information provided during diagnosis: what happens first? and (2) accessing early intervention services following a diagnosis of hearing loss: navigating the maze.
CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this study give insight into the perspectives of caregivers who have a child diagnosed with hearing loss. The importance of providing timely information and personal/emotional support to caregivers cannot be underestimated.
PMID: 28332410 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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The development of the University of Jordan word recognition test.
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The development of the University of Jordan word recognition test.
Int J Audiol. 2017 Mar 23;:1-7
Authors: Garadat SN, Abdulbaqi KJ, Haj-Tas MA
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate a digitally recorded speech test battery to assess speech perception in Jordanian Arabic-speaking adults.
DESIGN: Selected stimuli were digitally recorded and were divided into four lists of 25 words each. Speech audiometry was completed for all listeners. Participants were divided into two equal groups of 30 listeners each with equal male to female ratio. The first group of participants completed speech reception thresholds (SRTs) and word recognition testing on each of the four lists using a fixed intensity. The second group of listeners was tested on each of the four lists at different intensity levels in order to obtain the performance-intensity function.
STUDY SAMPLE: Sixty normal-hearing listeners in the age range of 19-25 years. All participants were native speakers of Jordanian Arabic.
RESULTS: Results revealed that there were no significant differences between SRTs and pure tone average. Additionally, there were no differences across lists at multiple intensity levels.
CONCLUSIONS: In general, the current study was successful in producing recorded speech materials for Jordanian Arabic population. This suggests that the speech stimuli generated by this study are suitable for measuring speech recognition in Jordanian Arabic-speaking listeners.
PMID: 28332432 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Statistical tool to detect small hearing threshold shifts.
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Statistical tool to detect small hearing threshold shifts.
Int J Audiol. 2017 Mar 23;:1-11
Authors: Tronstad TV
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to present a new tool that can be used in the prevention of noise-induced hearing loss. Even in most countries where noise levels are well regulated, many workers are still exposed to high levels of noise and suffer from permanent threshold shifts. It is necessary to develop a new strategy to prevent such damage.
METHOD: A statistical process control (SPC) scheme is presented that is able to detect both large and small hearing threshold shifts. Monte Carlo simulations were used to assess the performance of this hearing monitoring scheme. Different hearing threshold shifts were simulated to evaluate the performance of a variety of hearing development scenarios.
RESULTS: It is possible to detect hearing threshold shifts smaller than the standard deviation of the hearing tests performed. This means that permanent hearing threshold shifts smaller than 5 dB can be detected and acted on. Outliers can also be automatically detected and treated, increasing the robustness of the monitoring scheme.
CONCLUSION: The proposed statistical framework can be used as an early warning indicator of noise-induced hearing loss with the aim of improving workers' safety. Individual counteractions can be implemented, reducing the risk of further damage.
PMID: 28332425 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Hearing aid use in the elderly as measured by datalogging and self-report.
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Hearing aid use in the elderly as measured by datalogging and self-report.
Int J Audiol. 2017 Mar 23;:1-8
Authors: Solheim J, Hickson L
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The primary aim was to compare the objective and the subjective assessments of hearing aid use among elderly people at a 6-month follow-up after fitting. A secondary aim was to determine whether advanced knowledge of follow-up impacts hearing aid use.
DESIGN: Hearing aid use was assessed by datalogging (objective) and self-report (subjective) 6 months after initial fitting. Participants were also randomised to an intervention (informed of 6-month follow-up at fitting) or control group (informed just prior to follow-up).
STUDY SAMPLE: A total of 181 hearing aid recipients ≥60 years (mean age = 79.2 years).
RESULTS: Daily hearing aid use based on datalogging (mean = 6.12 h, SD = 4.94) was significantly less than self-reports (mean = 8.39 h, SD = 5.07). More severe hearing impairment and prior hearing aid experience were associated with increased hearing aid use. Advanced knowledge of the follow-up had no significant impact on use, which did not differ between intervention (n = 93) and control (n = 88) groups.
CONCLUSIONS: Elderly people typically use their hearing aids for a substantial part of the day in the 6 months after fitting, but tend to overestimate their usage. Datalogging is recommended to identify those who do not use or rarely use their aids so that appropriate rehabilitation and support can be provided.
PMID: 28332420 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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The parents' perspective of the early diagnostic period of their child with hearing loss: information and support.
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The parents' perspective of the early diagnostic period of their child with hearing loss: information and support.
Int J Audiol. 2017 Mar 23;:1-12
Authors: Scarinci N, Erbasi E, Moore E, Ching TY, Marnane V
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to explore the perspectives of caregivers regarding the information and support they received following diagnosis of their child's hearing loss.
DESIGN: A mixed methods explanatory sequential design was conducted.
STUDY SAMPLE: A total of 445 caregivers of children completed a written survey, and five parents participated in qualitative in-depth interviews.
RESULTS: The most common sources of information for caregivers were discussion with an audiologist, written information, and discussion with a medical professional. Approximately 85% of caregivers reported they were satisfied with the personal/emotional support and information received from service providers. Additional comments from 91 caregivers indicated that 11% experienced a breakdown in information transfer with health professionals. Interviews conducted with five parents from three families revealed two themes which described the diagnostic period as a difficult and emotional experience for parents: (1) support and information provided during diagnosis: what happens first? and (2) accessing early intervention services following a diagnosis of hearing loss: navigating the maze.
CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this study give insight into the perspectives of caregivers who have a child diagnosed with hearing loss. The importance of providing timely information and personal/emotional support to caregivers cannot be underestimated.
PMID: 28332410 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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The development of the University of Jordan word recognition test.
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The development of the University of Jordan word recognition test.
Int J Audiol. 2017 Mar 23;:1-7
Authors: Garadat SN, Abdulbaqi KJ, Haj-Tas MA
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate a digitally recorded speech test battery to assess speech perception in Jordanian Arabic-speaking adults.
DESIGN: Selected stimuli were digitally recorded and were divided into four lists of 25 words each. Speech audiometry was completed for all listeners. Participants were divided into two equal groups of 30 listeners each with equal male to female ratio. The first group of participants completed speech reception thresholds (SRTs) and word recognition testing on each of the four lists using a fixed intensity. The second group of listeners was tested on each of the four lists at different intensity levels in order to obtain the performance-intensity function.
STUDY SAMPLE: Sixty normal-hearing listeners in the age range of 19-25 years. All participants were native speakers of Jordanian Arabic.
RESULTS: Results revealed that there were no significant differences between SRTs and pure tone average. Additionally, there were no differences across lists at multiple intensity levels.
CONCLUSIONS: In general, the current study was successful in producing recorded speech materials for Jordanian Arabic population. This suggests that the speech stimuli generated by this study are suitable for measuring speech recognition in Jordanian Arabic-speaking listeners.
PMID: 28332432 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Statistical tool to detect small hearing threshold shifts.
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Statistical tool to detect small hearing threshold shifts.
Int J Audiol. 2017 Mar 23;:1-11
Authors: Tronstad TV
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to present a new tool that can be used in the prevention of noise-induced hearing loss. Even in most countries where noise levels are well regulated, many workers are still exposed to high levels of noise and suffer from permanent threshold shifts. It is necessary to develop a new strategy to prevent such damage.
METHOD: A statistical process control (SPC) scheme is presented that is able to detect both large and small hearing threshold shifts. Monte Carlo simulations were used to assess the performance of this hearing monitoring scheme. Different hearing threshold shifts were simulated to evaluate the performance of a variety of hearing development scenarios.
RESULTS: It is possible to detect hearing threshold shifts smaller than the standard deviation of the hearing tests performed. This means that permanent hearing threshold shifts smaller than 5 dB can be detected and acted on. Outliers can also be automatically detected and treated, increasing the robustness of the monitoring scheme.
CONCLUSION: The proposed statistical framework can be used as an early warning indicator of noise-induced hearing loss with the aim of improving workers' safety. Individual counteractions can be implemented, reducing the risk of further damage.
PMID: 28332425 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Hearing aid use in the elderly as measured by datalogging and self-report.
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Hearing aid use in the elderly as measured by datalogging and self-report.
Int J Audiol. 2017 Mar 23;:1-8
Authors: Solheim J, Hickson L
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The primary aim was to compare the objective and the subjective assessments of hearing aid use among elderly people at a 6-month follow-up after fitting. A secondary aim was to determine whether advanced knowledge of follow-up impacts hearing aid use.
DESIGN: Hearing aid use was assessed by datalogging (objective) and self-report (subjective) 6 months after initial fitting. Participants were also randomised to an intervention (informed of 6-month follow-up at fitting) or control group (informed just prior to follow-up).
STUDY SAMPLE: A total of 181 hearing aid recipients ≥60 years (mean age = 79.2 years).
RESULTS: Daily hearing aid use based on datalogging (mean = 6.12 h, SD = 4.94) was significantly less than self-reports (mean = 8.39 h, SD = 5.07). More severe hearing impairment and prior hearing aid experience were associated with increased hearing aid use. Advanced knowledge of the follow-up had no significant impact on use, which did not differ between intervention (n = 93) and control (n = 88) groups.
CONCLUSIONS: Elderly people typically use their hearing aids for a substantial part of the day in the 6 months after fitting, but tend to overestimate their usage. Datalogging is recommended to identify those who do not use or rarely use their aids so that appropriate rehabilitation and support can be provided.
PMID: 28332420 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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The parents' perspective of the early diagnostic period of their child with hearing loss: information and support.
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The parents' perspective of the early diagnostic period of their child with hearing loss: information and support.
Int J Audiol. 2017 Mar 23;:1-12
Authors: Scarinci N, Erbasi E, Moore E, Ching TY, Marnane V
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to explore the perspectives of caregivers regarding the information and support they received following diagnosis of their child's hearing loss.
DESIGN: A mixed methods explanatory sequential design was conducted.
STUDY SAMPLE: A total of 445 caregivers of children completed a written survey, and five parents participated in qualitative in-depth interviews.
RESULTS: The most common sources of information for caregivers were discussion with an audiologist, written information, and discussion with a medical professional. Approximately 85% of caregivers reported they were satisfied with the personal/emotional support and information received from service providers. Additional comments from 91 caregivers indicated that 11% experienced a breakdown in information transfer with health professionals. Interviews conducted with five parents from three families revealed two themes which described the diagnostic period as a difficult and emotional experience for parents: (1) support and information provided during diagnosis: what happens first? and (2) accessing early intervention services following a diagnosis of hearing loss: navigating the maze.
CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this study give insight into the perspectives of caregivers who have a child diagnosed with hearing loss. The importance of providing timely information and personal/emotional support to caregivers cannot be underestimated.
PMID: 28332410 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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The parents’ perspective of the early diagnostic period of their child with hearing loss: information and support
The parents’ perspective of the early diagnostic period of their child with hearing loss: information and support
The parents’ perspective of the early diagnostic period of their child with hearing loss: information and support
BCAP31-associated encephalopathy and complex movement disorder mimicking mitochondrial encephalopathy.
BCAP31-associated encephalopathy and complex movement disorder mimicking mitochondrial encephalopathy.
Am J Med Genet A. 2017 Mar 23;:
Authors: Albanyan S, Teneiji AA, Monfared N, Mercimek-Mahmutoglu S
Abstract
BCAP31, encoded by BCAP31, is involved in the export of transmembrane proteins from the endoplasmic reticulum. Pathogenic variants in BCAP31 results in global developmental delay, dystonia, deafness and dysmorphic features in males, called deafness, dystonia, and cerebral hypomyelination (DDCH) syndrome. We report a new patient with BCAP3-associated encephalopathy, DDCH syndrome, sensorineural hearing loss, generalized dystonia, and choreoathetosis. This 3.5-year-old boy had microcephaly and failure to thrive within the first 3 months of life. His brain MRI showed bilateral increased signal intensity in globus pallidus at age 3 months raising the suspicion of mitochondrial encephalopathy. His muscle biopsy revealed pleomorphic subsarcolemmal mitochondria collection in electron microscopy. Respiratory chain enzyme activities were normal in muscle. He was enrolled to a whole exome sequencing research study, which identified a hemizygous likely pathogenic truncating variant (c.533_536dup; p.Ser180AlafsX6) in BCAP31, inherited from his mother, who had sensorineural hearing loss and normal cognitive functions. We report a new patient with BCAP31-associated encephalopathy, DDCH syndrome, mimicking mitochondrial encephalopathy. We also report a heterozygous mother who has bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. This patient's clinical features, muscle histopathology, brain MRI features, and family history were suggestive of mitochondrial encephalopathy. Whole exome sequencing research study confirmed the diagnosis of BCAP31-associated encephalopathy, DDCH syndrome.
PMID: 28332767 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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