Introduction to Audiologic Rehabilitation, 5th Edition

Now in its Fifth Edition, this text represents the most respected, current, and leading Aural Rehabilitation (AR) text in the field!

 

This highly regarded text has been substantially updated and revised, making it more user-friendly for both students and instructors. It is especially current in areas dealing with hearing aids, cochlear implants, and current approaches to providing relevant AR. The text begins with eight chapters introducing the fundamentals–amplification, including cochlear implants, auditory and visual stimuli, speech and language, and educational and psychosocial issues. Two comprehensive methods and procedures chapters follow, focusing on children, adults, and elderly adults. Finally, the well-documented and amply illustrated text concludes with two case study chapters.

 

The Fifth Edition includes substantial new content related to hearing aids, cochlear implants, and relevant forms of AR.  Information on vestibular and tinnitus assessment and management has been greatly expanded.   Additional case studies throughout the text help emphasize key points and allow students applicable practice of the concepts learned in a hands-on manner.  Recommended websites and readings at the end of each chapter guide students to an abundance of relevant, supplemental AR material.

 

Two complete case study chapters (adult and children) with added case examples.

Each chapter begins with “Introduction” and concludes with “Summary Points,”  “Recommended Reading,” “Recommended Websites,” and “References.”

 

 

I. FUNDAMENTALS OF AUDIOLOGIC REHABILITATION.

 

1. Overview of Audiologic Rehabilitation.

Ronald L. Schow & Michael A. Nerbonne

 

Definitions and Synonyms

Providers of Audiologic Rehabilitation

Education Needs of Providers

 

Hearing Loss Characteristics

Degree of Hearing Impairment and Configuration

Time of Onset

Type of Loss

Auditory Speech Recognition Ability

 

Consequences of Hearing Loss: Primary and Secondary

Communication Difficulties

Variable Hearing Disability

 

Rehabilitative Alternatives

Historical Background

Birth of Audiology

Difficulties in Acceptance of Audiologic Rehabilitation

Current Status

 

Procedures in Audiologic Rehabilitation: An AR Model

Rehabilitation Assessment Procedures

Management Procedures

 

Settings for Audiologic Rehabilitation

Children

Adults

Elderly Adults

 

 

2. Hearing Aids and Assistive Devices.

H. Gustav Mueller, Earl E. Johnson & Anne S. Carter

 

Introduction

 

Hearing Aids

Basic Components

 

Controls and Features

Hearing Aid Styles

The Body Aid

The Eyeglass Aid

The BTE

The ITE

The ITC

The CIC

Summary

 

Specialized Filling Options

CROS and BICROS

Bone Conduction and Implantable Hearing Aids

Traditional Bone Conduction Devices

Implantable Hearing Aids

 

The Earmold

Acoustic Effects of Earmolds

Low-frequency Modification

Mid-frequency Modification

High-frequency Modification

The Earmold Impression

 

Batteries

 

Electroacoustic Properties

 

The Selection and Filling of Hearing Aids

Step 1: Selecting the Hearing Aid Candidate

Degree of Hearing Loss

Degree of Communication Disability

 

Motivation to Use Hearing Aids

 

Step 2: Preselection Measurements

Pure Tone Thresholds

Loudness Discomfort Level (LDL)

Loudness Contour Testing

 

Step 3: Hearing Aid Selection

Hearing Aid Style

Gain and Frequency Response

Maximum Output

Automatic Signal Processing (ASP)

Programmable Hearing Aids

Digital Signal Processing

Binaural Fittings

Other Considerations

 

Step 4: Verification

Informal Rating of Speech Quality and Intelligibility

Speech Recognition or Intelligibility Testing

Loudness Scaling

Probe Microphone Measurements

 

Step 5: Postfitting Counseling, Orientation, and Outcome Measures

Postfitting Counseling and Instrument Orientation

Follow-up Visits and Outcome Measures

 

Considerations for the Pediatric Patient

Prefitting Testing

Fitting Considerations

Verification of Fitting

Postfitting Procedures

 

Assistive Listening  Devices and Other Communicative Devices

Alerting/Signaling Devices