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Australian Journal of General Practice Apr 2018Tinnitus is one of the most common otological symptoms. In recent times our understanding of tinnitus has significantly progressed. Tinnitus may be defined as conscious... (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
Tinnitus is one of the most common otological symptoms. In recent times our understanding of tinnitus has significantly progressed. Tinnitus may be defined as conscious awareness of a sound in the absence of an external auditory stimulus. People with tinnitus almost always seek the attention of their general practitioner, who is best placed to assess, investigate and provide appropriate counselling.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this article is to define and provide guidelines on causes, assessment, appropriate investigation and management of tinnitus.
DISCUSSION
Tinnitus may be categorised as subjective, objective, primary or secondary. The assessment of tinnitus begins by determining which of these types with the patient presents with. All patients with tinnitus warrant formal audiometric assessment, and a proportion will warrant further imaging. Management requires treatment of reversible causes. Those with subjective, bothersome chronic tinnitus require tinnitus-specific therapies.
Topics: Adult; Aged; Audiology; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Diagnostic Imaging; Female; Hearing Aids; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Primary Health Care; Tinnitus
PubMed: 29621860
DOI: 10.31128/AJGP-12-17-4420 -
Journal of Medical Internet Research Dec 2014As a modern pedagogical philosophy, problem-based learning (PBL) is increasingly being recognized as a major research area in student learning and pedagogical innovation... (Review)
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BACKGROUND
As a modern pedagogical philosophy, problem-based learning (PBL) is increasingly being recognized as a major research area in student learning and pedagogical innovation in health sciences education. A new area of research interest has been the role of emerging educational technologies in PBL. Although this field is growing, no systematic reviews of studies of the usage and effects of educational technologies in PBL in health sciences education have been conducted to date.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this paper is to review new and emerging educational technologies in problem-based curricula, with a specific focus on 3 cognate clinical disciplines: medicine, dentistry, and speech and hearing sciences. Analysis of the studies reviewed focused on the effects of educational technologies in PBL contexts while addressing the particular issue of scaffolding of student learning.
METHODS
A comprehensive computerized database search of full-text articles published in English from 1996 to 2014 was carried out using 3 databases: ProQuest, Scopus, and EBSCOhost. Eligibility criteria for selection of studies for review were also determined in light of the population, intervention, comparison, and outcomes (PICO) guidelines. The population was limited to postsecondary education, specifically in dentistry, medicine, and speech and hearing sciences, in which PBL was the key educational pedagogy and curriculum design. Three types of educational technologies were identified as interventions used to support student inquiry: learning software and digital learning objects; interactive whiteboards (IWBs) and plasma screens; and learning management systems (LMSs).
RESULTS
Of 470 studies, 28 were selected for analysis. Most studies examined the effects of learning software and digital learning objects (n=20) with integration of IWB (n=5) and LMS (n=3) for PBL receiving relatively less attention. The educational technologies examined in these studies were seen as potentially fit for problem-based health sciences education. Positive outcomes for student learning included providing rich, authentic problems and/or case contexts for learning; supporting student development of medical expertise through the accessing and structuring of expert knowledge and skills; making disciplinary thinking and strategies explicit; providing a platform to elicit articulation, collaboration, and reflection; and reducing perceived cognitive load. Limitations included cumbersome scenarios, infrastructure requirements, and the need for staff and student support in light of the technological demands of new affordances.
CONCLUSIONS
This literature review demonstrates the generally positive effect of educational technologies in PBL. Further research into the various applications of educational technology in PBL curricula is needed to fully realize its potential to enhance problem-based approaches in health sciences education.
Topics: Audiology; Education, Dental; Education, Medical; Educational Technology; Humans; Problem-Based Learning; Speech-Language Pathology
PubMed: 25498126
DOI: 10.2196/jmir.3240 -
Frontiers in Digital Health 2021The importance of tele-audiology has been heightened by the current COVID-19 pandemic. The present article reviews the current state of tele-audiology practice while... (Review)
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The importance of tele-audiology has been heightened by the current COVID-19 pandemic. The present article reviews the current state of tele-audiology practice while presenting its limitations and opportunities. Specifically, this review addresses: (1) barriers to hearing healthcare, (2) tele-audiology services, and (3) tele-audiology key issues, challenges, and future directions. Accumulating evidence suggests that tele-audiology is a viable service delivery model, as remote hearing screening, diagnostic testing, intervention, and rehabilitation can each be completed reliably and effectively. The benefits of tele-audiology include improved access to care, increased follow-up rates, and reduced travel time and costs. Still, significant logistical and technical challenges remain from ensuring a secure and robust internet connection to controlling ambient noise and meeting all state and federal licensure and reimbursement regulations. Future research and development, especially advancements in artificial intelligence, will continue to increase tele-audiology acceptance, expand remote care, and ultimately improve patient satisfaction.
PubMed: 35083440
DOI: 10.3389/fdgth.2021.788103 -
Trends in Hearing 2019In 2019, the Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness celebrates its 100th anniversary. To mark the centenary, this special issue is a collection of papers that...
In 2019, the Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness celebrates its 100th anniversary. To mark the centenary, this special issue is a collection of papers that showcases current research in Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness. The Editorial provides a brief history and description of the Centre and an overview of the special issue.
Topics: Audiology; Deafness; Education of Hearing Disabled; History, 20th Century; History, 21st Century; Humans; United Kingdom
PubMed: 31774038
DOI: 10.1177/2331216519886239 -
Audiology Research May 2022Translational research moves promising primary research results from the laboratory to practical application. The transition from basic science to clinical research and... (Review)
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Translational research moves promising primary research results from the laboratory to practical application. The transition from basic science to clinical research and from clinical research to routine healthcare applications presents many challenges, including ethical. This paper addresses issues in the ethics of translational audiology and discusses the ethical principles that should guide research involving people with hearing loss. Four major ethical principles are defined and explained, which are as follows: beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy, and justice. In addition, the authors discuss issues of discrimination and equal access to medical services among people with hearing loss. Despite audiology's broad field of interest, which includes evaluation and treatment of auditory disorders (e.g., deafness, tinnitus, misophonia, or hyperacusis) and balance disorders, this study focuses primarily on deafness and its therapies.
PubMed: 35645198
DOI: 10.3390/audiolres12030028 -
CoDAS 2014
Topics: Audiology; Humans; Periodicals as Topic; Speech-Language Pathology
PubMed: 24918501
DOI: 10.1590/2317-1782/2014262edin -
Seminars in Hearing May 2021The use of various forms of tele-audiology exploded during the pandemic. This brief article provides tips and considerations for providing tele-audiology as we move... (Review)
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The use of various forms of tele-audiology exploded during the pandemic. This brief article provides tips and considerations for providing tele-audiology as we move beyond the pandemic. Importantly, audiologists need to document all forms of remote care including audio/visual, telephone (audio only), and email to support movement toward state licensing boards acknowledging that audiologists are qualified to provide this care and for insurers to support reimbursement for care provided via this mechanism. Educators will need to ensure that classroom and clinical education includes tele-audiology.
PubMed: 34381291
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1731688 -
CoDAS 2016
Topics: Audiology; Humans; Phonetics; Speech-Language Pathology
PubMed: 27462730
DOI: 10.1590/2317-1782/2016201520162803 -
CoDAS 2015
Topics: Audiology; Congresses as Topic; Humans; Speech-Language Pathology
PubMed: 26398251
DOI: 10.1590/2317-1782/20152274 -
Trends in Hearing 2023A growing number of health-related sciences, including audiology, have increasingly recognized the importance of affective phenomena. However, in audiology, affective... (Review)
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A growing number of health-related sciences, including audiology, have increasingly recognized the importance of affective phenomena. However, in audiology, affective phenomena are mostly studied as a consequence of hearing status. This review first addresses anatomical and functional bidirectional connections between auditory and affective systems that support a reciprocal affect-hearing relationship. We then postulate, by focusing on four practical examples (hearing public campaigns, hearing intervention uptake, thorough hearing evaluation, and tinnitus), that some important challenges in audiology are likely affect-related and that potential solutions could be developed by inspiration from affective science advances. We continue by introducing useful resources from affective science that could help audiology professionals learn about the wide range of affective constructs and integrate them into hearing research and clinical practice in structured and applicable ways. Six important considerations for good quality affective audiology research are summarized. We conclude that it is worthwhile and feasible to explore the explanatory power of emotions, feelings, motivations, attitudes, moods, and other affective processes in depth when trying to understand and predict how people with hearing difficulties perceive, react, and adapt to their environment.
Topics: Humans; Audiology; Hearing; Hearing Loss; Hearing Tests; Tinnitus
PubMed: 37904515
DOI: 10.1177/23312165231208377