The Use of Frequency Lowering Technology in the Treatment of Severe-to-Profound Hearing Loss: A Review of the Literature and Candidacy Considerations for Clinical Application
This article provides a review of the current literature on the topic of frequency lowering hearing aid technology specific to the treatment of severe and profound levels of hearing impairment in child and adult listeners. Factors to consider when assessing listener candidacy for frequency lowering technology are discussed. These include factors related to audiometric assessment, the listener, the type of hearing aid technology, and the verification and validation procedures that can assist in determining candidacy for frequency lowering technology. An individualized candidacy assessment including the use of real-ear verif...
Source: Seminars in Hearing - October 26, 2018 Category: Audiology Authors: Glista, Danielle Scollie, Susan Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Conventional Amplification for Children and Adults with Severe-to-Profound Hearing Loss
Semin Hear 2018; 39: 364-376 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1670699The primary goal of amplification is to restore audibility without causing discomfort; for someone with severe-to-profound hearing loss, the reduced dynamic range poses unique challenges in hearing-assistive device fitting. These challenges, including physiological limitation, processing difficulties, technology constraints, and other confounding factors, must be considered when selecting, fitting, and counseling for appropriate amplification. Many of the advanced features in hearing aids do not adequately address the unique characteristics of patients with severe-to-...
Source: Seminars in Hearing - October 26, 2018 Category: Audiology Authors: Jorgensen, Lindsey E. Benson, Emily A. McCreery, Ryan W. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
The Physiologic and Psychophysical Consequences of Severe-to-Profound Hearing Loss
Semin Hear 2018; 39: 349-363 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1670698Substantial loss of cochlear function is required to elevate pure-tone thresholds to the severe hearing loss range; yet, individuals with severe or profound hearing loss continue to rely on hearing for communication. Despite the impairment, sufficient information is encoded at the periphery to make acoustic hearing a viable option. However, the probability of significant cochlear and/or neural damage associated with the loss has consequences for sound perception and speech recognition. These consequences include degraded frequency selectivity, which can be assessed wi...
Source: Seminars in Hearing - October 26, 2018 Category: Audiology Authors: Souza, Pamela Hoover, Eric Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Consequences and Treatment Options for Severe-to-Profound Hearing Loss
Semin Hear 2018; 39: 347-348 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1670701 Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing)
Source: Seminars in Hearing - October 26, 2018 Category: Audiology Authors: Messersmith, Jessica J. Tags: Preface Source Type: research
Important Information Regarding Continuing Education Units for Seminars in Hearing through AAA and ASHA
Semin Hear 2018; 39: 345-346 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1675567 Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing)
Source: Seminars in Hearing - October 26, 2018 Category: Audiology Authors: Palmer, Catherine V. Tags: Foreword Source Type: research
Self-Assessment Questions
Semin Hear 2018; 39: C1-C8 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1673388 Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing)
Source: Seminars in Hearing - October 26, 2018 Category: Audiology Tags: Continuing Education Self-Study Program Source Type: research
Vestibular Rehabilitation for Children
This article focuses on vestibular rehabilitation (VR) for children. Reports of the presence of vestibular dysfunction in infants, young children, and adolescents have increased over the past decade. In addition to being a comorbidity of sensorineural hearing loss, vestibular dysfunction has been noted in children with cytomegalovirus, late prematurity, and concussion, to name a few. Despite ample evidence and reports of VR for adults, the selection and provision of exercises to be included in the VR protocol for children vary, depending on the nature of the lesion, impairments identified, age at the time of lesion, and de...
Source: Seminars in Hearing - July 20, 2018 Category: Audiology Authors: Rine, Rose Marie Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Considerations for Testing and Treating Children with Central Vestibular Impairments
Semin Hear 2018; 39: 321-333 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1666821This perspective explores common pediatric diagnoses that could present with central vestibular pathway dysfunction, leading to delays in motor development and postural control, and gaze instability. Specifically, the following diagnoses are considered: cerebral palsy, myelomeningocele, vestibular migraine, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, developmental coordination disorder, concussion, childhood cancer, congenital muscular torticollis, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, and autism. Suggestions for clinical screening, vestibular function testing, and vestibula...
Source: Seminars in Hearing - July 20, 2018 Category: Audiology Authors: Christy, Jennifer B. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Cochlear Implants and Children with Vestibular Impairments
This article focuses on the following:1. Defining the coexistence of vestibular impairment in children with SNHL and cochlear implants.2. Describing screening methods aimed at identifying vestibular dysfunction in children with SNHL.3. Understanding the functional implications of this dual-sensory impairment.4. Exploring possible rehabilitative strategies to minimize the impact of vestibular impairment in children with SNHL [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing)
Source: Seminars in Hearing - July 20, 2018 Category: Audiology Authors: Cushing, Sharon L. Papsin, Blake C. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Vestibular and Oculomotor Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Scoping Review
Semin Hear 2018; 39: 288-304 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1666819Cerebral palsy (CP) is a nonprogressive permanent brain injury that causes an impairment of movement and posture. This scoping review aimed to answer the following questions: (1) “What is the status of oculomotor function in children with CP?” (2) “What is the status of vestibular function (i.e., gaze stability, perception of vertical, vestibular-related balance abilities) in children with CP?” Using Arksey's and O'Malley's five-stage framework, we searched six online databases for relevant articles. The inclusion criteria were: (1) participants of the studies...
Source: Seminars in Hearing - July 20, 2018 Category: Audiology Authors: Almutairi, Anwar Christy, Jennifer Braswell Vogtle, Laura Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Oculomotor Assessment in Children
Semin Hear 2018; 39: 275-287 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1666818Oculomotor evaluation as part of videonystagmography is an integral tool in the assessment of vestibular function providing a global assessment of the neurological pathways associated with oculomotor function. The value of an oculomotor evaluation for pediatric evaluation is well established; however, many questions can also arise with the application to the pediatric population. Oculomotor function is age dependent which can have a significant effect on the test results obtain in children. The underlying neural substrates and age effects are discussed across the lite...
Source: Seminars in Hearing - July 20, 2018 Category: Audiology Authors: Doettl, Steven M. McCaslin, Devin L. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Quantitative Vestibular Function Testing in the Pediatric Population
Semin Hear 2018; 39: 257-274 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1666817Quantitative tests of vestibular function include the caloric test, cervical and ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP), rotary chair, and head impulse test, either at the bedside or utilizing video head impulse test (vHIT). The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of how to perform these tests in children, including which tests are recommended based on the child's age and any modifications or considerations that can be made. A variety of clinical measures have been recommended as screening measures for vestibular loss, which will be reviewed....
Source: Seminars in Hearing - July 20, 2018 Category: Audiology Authors: Janky, Kristen L. Rodriguez, Amanda I. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Development of a Pediatric Balance Center: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Semin Hear 2018; 39: 243-256 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1666816The growing evidence of the need for pediatric vestibular evaluation, as well as the availability of successful treatment options for children, is attracting the attention of many professionals and sparking much interest in the development of pediatric balance centers in North America. Complete balance function assessment and rehabilitation in children requires specialized knowledge and practices of professionals in multiple disciplines. While individual specialists provide useful test information and recommendations for patients, the collaboration of specialists work...
Source: Seminars in Hearing - July 20, 2018 Category: Audiology Authors: Bachmann, Katheryn Lavender, Violette Castiglione, Micheal Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Epidemiology of Vestibular Impairments in a Pediatric Population
Semin Hear 2018; 39: 229-242 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1666815The purpose of this study was to report the prevalence of vestibular impairment (VI) in children (n = 2,528) referred for complete vestibular testing because of balance disorders (BD) or hearing loss (H). A VI was shown in 51.5% of the children tested (1,304/2,528). For BD (e.g., vertigo, dizziness, instability, delay in posturomotor development), VI was found in 36.5% (n = 379/1,037). The most frequent causes of BD with VI included inner ear malformation (13.5%), delay in posturomotor development (13.4%), hearing loss revealed with vertigo (3.9%), trauma (3.9...
Source: Seminars in Hearing - July 20, 2018 Category: Audiology Authors: Wiener-Vacher, Sylvette R. Quarez, Juliette Priol, Audrey Le Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
RE: Important Information Regarding Continuing Education Units for Seminars in Hearing through AAA and ASHA
Semin Hear 2018; 39: 227-228 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1666836 Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing)
Source: Seminars in Hearing - July 20, 2018 Category: Audiology Authors: Palmer, Catherine V. Tags: Foreword Source Type: research
