Acceptable noise level, phoneme recognition in noise, and measures of auditory efferent activity.

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the test-retest reliability of real-ear aided response (REAR) measures in open and closed hearing aid fittings in children using appropriate probe-microphone calibration techniques (stored equalization for open fittings and concurrent equalization for closed fittings). RESEARCH DESIGN:Probe-micr...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Kim H,Ricketts TA

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Normal and dyslexic right-handed children were assessed with three dichotic listening tests, the Dichotic Digits test, the Competing Words subtest of the SCAN, and the Dichotic Consonant-Vowel test. Performance was measured as both number and percentage of correct responses in the right and left ears. Laterality was d...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Moncrieff DW,Musiek FE

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 52-year-old male was evaluated by the authors after initially reporting fullness in his left ear while traveling on an airplane. A unique feature of the patient's complaint was the development of severe bilateral hyperacusis (loudness discomfort levels of between 20-34 dB HL) in spite of the fact that the hearing lo...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Valente M,Goebel J,Duddy D,Sinks B,Peterein J

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous research has reported reduced otoacoustic emission amplitude as a function of age. In each study, however, interpretation of findings was confounded by age-related hearing loss. The present study was designed to re-evaluate the contribution of age and peripheral hearing loss on the prevalence and amplitude of...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Strouse AL,Ochs MT,Hall JW 3rd

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Gaps-In-Noise (GIN) test is a new procedure used in the diagnosis of central auditory processing disorders. Performance on the GIN is recorded as approximate gap detection threshold and percent correct. In order to utilize the GIN test clinically, it is important to know how presentation level influences performan...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Weihing JA,Musiek FE,Shinn JB

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Various methods have been used to measure temporal-fine-structure (TFS) sensitivity in hearing-impaired (HI) listeners. A new method called TFS-adaptive frequency (TFS-AF) test, tracks the highest frequency up to which a person can detect a given interaural phase difference (IPD) in bursts of pure tones. So ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Mathew DS,Sreenivasan A,Alexander A,Palani S

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A number of published studies have demonstrated the benefits of electric-acoustic stimulation (EAS) over conventional electric stimulation for adults with functional low-frequency acoustic hearing and severe-to-profound high-frequency hearing loss. These benefits potentially include better speech recognition...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Wolfe J,Neumann S,Schafer E,Marsh M,Wood M,Baker RS

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Auditory training has long been advocated to enhance communication but has never been time or cost-effective. This article describes the concepts underlying the development of a home-based, interactive adaptive computer program designed to engage the adult hearing-impaired listener in the hearing-aid-fitting process, ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Sweetow RW,Sabes JH

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Auditec of St. Louis and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recorded versions of the Northwestern University Auditory Test No. 6 (NU-6) are in common usage. Data on young adults with normal hearing for pure tones (YNH) demonstrate equal recognition performances on the two versions when the VA versio...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Wilson RH

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pitch pattern sequence (PPS) and duration pattern sequence (DPS) tests are frequently used in the assessment of auditory processing disorder. Current recommendations suggest alternate, interchangeable modes for responding to stimuli. PURPOSE:The objective of the study is to evaluate the influence of respons...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Balen SA,Moore DR,Sameshima K

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of tone-burst stimuli for electrocochleography (ECochG) may offer certain advantages over conventional broad-band clicks. Namely, the summating potential (SP) component can be examined at different frequencies and may be easier to define and measure. To apply these findings clinically, it would first be necess...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Ferraro JA,Blackwell WL,Mediavilla SJ,Thedinger BS

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The median method was evaluated as an alternative way of expressing the mismatch negativity (MMN). Traditionally, signal averaging has been used to extract these event-related potentials from unwanted background noise. However, mean values are biased by unrejected artifact that skews the relatively small distribution ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Fox LG,Dalebout SD

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the last few years, a clinical consensus has emerged regarding the necessary components of an early management program for hearing-impaired children. Early detection of hearing loss, a parent-infant and supervised nursery program, and optimal amplification provisions are among these components. This paper explores ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Ross M

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Production effect (PE) is a memory phenomenon referring to better memory for produced (vocalized) than for non-produced (silently read) items. Reading aloud was found to improve verbal memory for normal-hearing individuals, as well as for cochlear implant users, studying visually and aurally presented materi...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Swead RT,Mama Y,Icht M

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A digital, wireless telephone system, the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), was introduced in Australia in 1993. Studies were conducted at the National Acoustic Laboratories to determine how the use of GSM mobile telephones (i.e., wireless telephones) causes interference in hearing aids and how hearing ai...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Byrne D,Burwood E

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Compact disc versions of the frequency (pitch) and duration pattern tests are reported. Results are similar to previous reports on these tests using taped materials. Mean performance of normal-hearing young adults for both pattern perception tests was approximately 90 percent. There was no effect of the two presentati...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Musiek FE

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In current practice, the status of residual low-frequency acoustic hearing in hearing preservation cochlear implantation (CI) is unknown until activation two to three weeks postoperatively. The intraoperatively measured electrically evoked compound action potential (ECAP), a synchronous response from electri...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Nassiri AM,Yawn RJ,Gifford RH,Haynes DS,Roberts JB,Gilbane MS,Murfee J,Bennett ML

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is broad consensus that screening and diagnosis of permanent hearing loss in children must be embedded within a comprehensive, evidence-based, family-centered intervention program. Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for pediatric hearing assessment and hearing aid verification aim to reduce variabilit...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Moodie S,Rall E,Eiten L,Lindley G,Gordey D,Davidson L,Bagatto M,Scollie S

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report reviews research from the 1930s to the present that has extended our understanding by investigating the characteristics of tinnitus that can be studied using psychoacoustic techniques. Studies of tinnitus masking and residual inhibition began in the 1970s, leading to the therapeutic use of tinnitus masking...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Henry JA,Meikle MB

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Albeit limited, research suggests that students pursuing careers in health care receive limited training on the provision of services for people with hearing loss. As the incidence of hearing loss continues to increase among Americans, it is critical that medical professionals understand how hearing loss amo...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Squires ES,Pakulski LA,Glassman J,Diehm E

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prior to undergoing vestibular function testing, it is not uncommon for clinicians to request that patients abstain from caffeine 24 hr prior to the administration of the tests. However, there is little evidence that caffeine affects vestibular function. PURPOSE:To evaluate whether the results from two test...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： McNerney K,Coad ML,Burkard R

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent advances in endoscopic optics and miniature video camera technology have made video otoscopy (VO) accessible to audiologists in a practical way. Seven categories of VO applications are presented with clinical examples: (1) general examination of the earcanal and tympanic membrane, (2) physician communication/te...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Sullivan RF

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies have examined listening effort in individuals with hearing loss to determine the extent of the impairment. Regarding cochlear implants (CIs), results suggest that listening effort is improved using bilateral CIs compared to unilateral CIs. Few studies have investigated listening effort and outcomes r...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Perreau AE,Wu YH,Tatge B,Irwin D,Corts D

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cross-check principle was proposed by Jerger and Hayes over 20 years ago. Actually, the cross-check principle consists of a concept and a specific test protocol. The concept, that one test result confirms another test result, is still in use. Their specific protocol is essentially forgotten. The cross-check protoc...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Turner RG

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Auditory fitness for duty (AFFD) testing is an important element in an assessment of workers' ability to perform job tasks safely and effectively. Functional hearing is particularly critical to job performance in law enforcement. Most often, assessment is based on pure-tone detection thresholds; however, its...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Vaillancourt V,Laroche C,Giguère C,Beaulieu MA,Legault JP

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Loudness discomfort levels (LDLs) were measured in dB HL and SPL at discrete frequencies between 500 to 4000 Hz on 31 hearing-impaired ears using TDH-50P and ER-3A earphones. The results revealed no significant differences in the measured sound pressure level (SPL) between the two earphones at all test frequencies. Ho...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Valente M,Potts LG,Valente M

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The central auditory test results for three normal-hearing children who were initially diagnosed as having a central auditory processing disorder and learning disability are presented. They were referred to the authors for second-opinion consultations. Central auditory processing retesting was performed by the authors...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Silman S,Silverman CA,Emmer MB

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human auditory steady-state responses (ASSRs) were recorded using stimulus rates of 78-95 Hz in normal young subjects, in elderly subjects with relatively normal hearing, and in elderly subjects with sensorineural hearing impairment. Amplitude-intensity functions calculated relative to actual sensory thresholds (sensa...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Picton TW,Dimitrijevic A,Perez-Abalo MC,Van Roon P

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Motivational interviewing (MI) has been used in consultation settings to motivate hearing aid users to increase hearing aid usage. However, the effect of MI on those who use their hearing aids only rarely or not at all has not been explored. PURPOSE:The aims of this pilot study were to evaluate the effect o...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Solheim J,Gay C,Lerdal A,Hickson L,Kvaerner KJ

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The masking-level difference (MLD) was investigated in children aged 3.9 to 9.5 years and in an adult control group in order to examine the development of the MLD with age. A three-alternative forced-choice adaptive tracking procedure was used for all listeners. MLDs were determined for a 500-Hz pure-tone signal prese...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

authors： Hall JW 3rd,Grose JH

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00