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Short-term effects of lifestyle modification on vestibular migraine. 改变生活方式对前庭性偏头痛的短期影响。
IF 1.9 3区 医学
International Journal of Audiology Pub Date : 2025-08-01 Epub Date: 2024-10-13 DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2024.2409763
Kaili McDonald, Amanda Wasoff, Erin M Picou, Kenneth Watford, Emily Brignola, Daniel Romero, Daniel Schuster, Sara Krolewicz, Richard A Roberts
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Experiences of people with unexplained hearing concerns seeking hearing healthcare in the United States. 美国不明原因听力问题患者寻求听力保健的经历。
IF 1.9 3区 医学
International Journal of Audiology Pub Date : 2025-08-01 Epub Date: 2024-10-01 DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2024.2404150
Aryn M Kamerer, Brittan A Barker, Makenzie A Meadows, Cassidy E Lewis
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New Brunswick HEARS: outcomes of a community-delivered hearing intervention adapted for older adults in Atlantic Canada. 新不伦瑞克 HEARS:针对加拿大大西洋地区老年人的社区听力干预成果。
IF 1.9 3区 医学
International Journal of Audiology Pub Date : 2025-08-01 Epub Date: 2024-10-14 DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2024.2402845
Marilyn Reed, Danielle Kent, Kate Ellis, Devin J Sodums, Anna Santiago, Angela Ryan, Nick Lignos, Carrie L Nieman
{"title":"New Brunswick HEARS: outcomes of a community-delivered hearing intervention adapted for older adults in Atlantic Canada.","authors":"Marilyn Reed, Danielle Kent, Kate Ellis, Devin J Sodums, Anna Santiago, Angela Ryan, Nick Lignos, Carrie L Nieman","doi":"10.1080/14992027.2024.2402845","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14992027.2024.2402845","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess acceptability and benefit of a community-based hearing intervention delivered at no cost to lower-income older adults with untreated hearing loss in New Brunswick, Canada.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Mixed method pre-post intervention study investigating aspects of communication function and social support at baseline and three months post-intervention.</p><p><strong>Study sample: </strong>124 of 175 independent-living older adults screened at the study site and in local community centres in low-income neighbourhoods were recruited into the study.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In 70 (56.5%) participants self-identified as female and 54 (43.5%) as male, with mean age of 74.5 years, mean effect sizes measured from baseline to 3-months post-intervention were 0.99 (large) for HHIE-S, 0.58 (medium) for DSSI, and 1.02 (large) for LSEQ indicating significant improvement in self-perceived communication function, social support and listening self-efficacy, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The HEARS program is feasible to implement, despite Covid-19 pandemic related challenges, highly acceptable to participants, and associated with a range of benefits that include improved communication function, self-efficacy and social support. The success of HEARS in a new population in a second Canadian province indicates its adaptability and suitability for scaling to extend the reach of hearing services for older adults who may not otherwise access care.</p>","PeriodicalId":13759,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Audiology","volume":" ","pages":"792-802"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142464507","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Hearing care in low-resourced and humanitarian settings: findings from a pilot study in South Sudan. 资源匮乏和人道主义环境中的听力保健:来自南苏丹试点研究的结果。
IF 1.9 3区 医学
International Journal of Audiology Pub Date : 2025-08-01 Epub Date: 2025-01-29 DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2025.2458026
Kemish Kenneth Alier, Kelly A Malcolm, Wuyang Zhang, Jane Alphonse, Tsai Tong Lee, Moses Akera, Augustine Okwahi, Justin Rubena, Jennifer Cole, David Solomon, Nicholas Reed
{"title":"Hearing care in low-resourced and humanitarian settings: findings from a pilot study in South Sudan.","authors":"Kemish Kenneth Alier, Kelly A Malcolm, Wuyang Zhang, Jane Alphonse, Tsai Tong Lee, Moses Akera, Augustine Okwahi, Justin Rubena, Jennifer Cole, David Solomon, Nicholas Reed","doi":"10.1080/14992027.2025.2458026","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14992027.2025.2458026","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This longitudinal experimental study aimed to profile audiometric hearing loss, explore the feasibility and efficacy of low-cost hearing devices, and examine their social and emotional impact on participants in South Sudan, a low-resource humanitarian setting.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>We performed pure tone hearing screenings on adults with self-reported hearing disability, randomly providing eligible participants with one of two inexpensive devices-Asana Pro 800, a non-customizable hearing device fit unilaterally, or the Super Ear SE9000, a hand-held amplifier with headphones given one per individual.</p><p><strong>Study sample: </strong>Between October 2022 and January 2023, 142 adults underwent hearing screening at the Juba Teaching Hospital ENT clinic, of whom 19 eligible individuals were provided with hearing devices. Eighteen participants completed the full follow-up period.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Significant auditory and functional improvements were observed among device users over the study period, alongside self-reported enhanced quality of life. Qualitative data showed improvement in daily activity performance. The provision of low-cost hearing devices appears plausible and impactful.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Hearing loss poses a significant health issue with complex genetic, environmental, and disease-related causes. Our collaboration initiated accessible, affordable hearing solutions to serve as a framework for hearing healthcare in resource-deprived settings. Further investigation is warranted for scaling this model.</p>","PeriodicalId":13759,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Audiology","volume":" ","pages":"823-831"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143058848","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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IF 1.9 3区 医学
International Journal of Audiology Pub Date : 2025-08-01 Epub Date: 2025-02-12 DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2025.2466280
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Parent-led ear health checks at home for children with complex needs pilot-project: a new approach to improving access to ear health. 家长主导的对有复杂需求的儿童的家庭耳部健康检查试点项目:改善获得耳部健康的新方法。
IF 1.9 3区 医学
International Journal of Audiology Pub Date : 2025-08-01 Epub Date: 2025-02-17 DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2025.2456021
Jack Stancel-Lewis, Keiran Joseph, Sarah Laister, Michelle Chung, Mary Busk, Gwen Carr, Adrian Davis, Ruth Thomsen
{"title":"Parent-led ear health checks at home for children with complex needs pilot-project: a new approach to improving access to ear health.","authors":"Jack Stancel-Lewis, Keiran Joseph, Sarah Laister, Michelle Chung, Mary Busk, Gwen Carr, Adrian Davis, Ruth Thomsen","doi":"10.1080/14992027.2025.2456021","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14992027.2025.2456021","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess the acceptability of parent-delivered ear health checks at home for children with complex needs.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>A multi-method service level evaluation of a modified ear check pathway. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected via interviews, Likert scale questions, and otoscopy and tympanometry acceptance data.</p><p><strong>Study sample: </strong>A purposive sample of twelve children with complex needs who had not accepted either otoscopy or tympanometry in their last clinic appointment. This included their parent carers who had agreed to carry out ear health checks within the home environment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Parents' confidence increased following training for video-otoscopy (10 out of 12) and tympanometry (9 out of 12). More children accepted otoscopy (62.5% compared to 16.7%) and tympanometry (54.1% compared to 12.5%) when delivered at home by a parent, compared to their last clinical setting appointment. Parent/carer responses indicated the service modifications were acceptable, supported partnership working and improved access. Trust and individualisation were important constructs.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Parent carer-delivered ear health checks at home have the potential to provide an alternative approach to reasonable adjustments for children with complex needs, utilising familiarity and enabling flexibility, potentially reducing some of the barriers faced by children with complex needs in accessing services.</p>","PeriodicalId":13759,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Audiology","volume":" ","pages":"803-812"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143440532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The prevalence of patient-reported cognitive complaints and dementia risk factors in the audiology clinic. 听力门诊中患者报告的认知投诉和痴呆症风险因素的流行率。
IF 1.9 3区 医学
International Journal of Audiology Pub Date : 2025-08-01 Epub Date: 2024-10-10 DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2024.2406882
Dominique Poelarends, Sophia E Kramer, Cas Smits, Paul Merkus
{"title":"The prevalence of patient-reported cognitive complaints and dementia risk factors in the audiology clinic.","authors":"Dominique Poelarends, Sophia E Kramer, Cas Smits, Paul Merkus","doi":"10.1080/14992027.2024.2406882","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14992027.2024.2406882","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Hearing-dementia research mainly focuses on determining the causal direction of this association. Little is known about the prevalence of cognitive problems in a representative audiology patient population.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To examine the occurrence of self-reported cognitive complaints (SCC) and dementia risk factors (RF) in an audiology patient population.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Patients visiting audiology clinics (<i>n</i> = 1100, 51% female and avg. age 61yrs) were administered an online intake tool based on the International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health. Domains extracted for analyses were memory and concentration (SCC) and loneliness, depression, sleep and vision (dementia RF) and self-reported hearing problems (SHP). Prevalence rates and associations with demographic variables and SHP were examined.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>SCC were highly prevalent, with over half of the patients reporting memory or concentration problems. Regarding dementia RF, 68% reported sleeping problems and > 50% reported sadness, anxiety or depressed mood. SHP correlated significantly with self-reported memory problems, loneliness, and vision problems.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This descriptive cohort-study suggests a high risk of cognitive issues within the audiology clinic population, indicated by the high prevalence of SCC and some dementia RF. Our findings underscore the importance of considering closer cooperation between care pathways like audiology and neurology and use of a holistic patient-centered approach.</p>","PeriodicalId":13759,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Audiology","volume":" ","pages":"832-839"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142464509","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Predictors of hearing loss disability: a multinational study using the ICF core set. 听力损失残疾的预测因素:一项使用ICF核心集的多国研究。
IF 1.9 3区 医学
International Journal of Audiology Pub Date : 2025-08-01 Epub Date: 2025-02-10 DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2025.2458029
Faheema Mahomed-Asmail, Marien Alet Graham, De Wet Swanepoel, Vinaya Manchaiah, Krishna Yerraguntla, Elin Karlsson
{"title":"Predictors of hearing loss disability: a multinational study using the ICF core set.","authors":"Faheema Mahomed-Asmail, Marien Alet Graham, De Wet Swanepoel, Vinaya Manchaiah, Krishna Yerraguntla, Elin Karlsson","doi":"10.1080/14992027.2025.2458029","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14992027.2025.2458029","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Objective audiological assessments provide valuable insights on physiological dimensions of hearing loss (HL), but not on lived experiences and functional limitations perceived by individuals. This study employed the multidimensional ICF framework to explore how demographic and diagnostic variables predict self-reported disability in adults with HL.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This cross-sectional study included 571 participants from India (94), South Africa (79), Sweden (219), and the USA (179). Responses from structured interviews based on the ICF were measured against demographic and diagnostic variables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>74.6% of the participants were hearing aid (HA) users with moderate-to-severe HL. Five statistically significant predictors were identified; HA usage, degree of HL, level of education, age, and income bracket. The predictors were associated with the ICF components; body functions (b126, b210, b230, b240), activity and participation (d310, d350) and environmental factors (e125, e250, e310, e355, e410, e460).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study emphasises that an individual's experience with HL is significantly influenced by various factors beyond the severity of the HL itself. This underscores the ICF's utility in capturing the complex interplay of biopsychosocial factors on HL. Identifying significant predictors could aid in tailoring interventions to improve health outcomes and quality of life for individuals with HL.</p>","PeriodicalId":13759,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Audiology","volume":" ","pages":"784-791"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143382544","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Good cochlear implantation outcomes in subjects with mono-allelic WFS1-associated sensorineural hearing loss - a case series. 单等位基因 WFS1 相关感音神经性听力损失患者的人工耳蜗植入效果良好--病例系列。
IF 1.9 3区 医学
International Journal of Audiology Pub Date : 2025-08-01 Epub Date: 2024-10-18 DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2024.2411579
M L A Fehrmann, C P Lanting, L Haer-Wigman, E A M Mylanus, W J Huinck, R J E Pennings
{"title":"Good cochlear implantation outcomes in subjects with mono-allelic <i>WFS1-</i>associated sensorineural hearing loss - a case series.","authors":"M L A Fehrmann, C P Lanting, L Haer-Wigman, E A M Mylanus, W J Huinck, R J E Pennings","doi":"10.1080/14992027.2024.2411579","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14992027.2024.2411579","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate long-term cochlear implant (CI) outcomes in individuals with mono-allelic pathogenic variants in WFS1, which is associated with both Wolfram-like syndrome and DFNA6/14/38.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Retrospective case series.</p><p><strong>Study sample: </strong>Seven CI recipients, ranging from eight months to 58 years of age, were included in the study, including four with Wolfram-like syndrome and three with DFNA6/14/38. A total of ten cochlear implantations were performed among these subjects.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>At one-year post-implantation, a mean phoneme score of 90 ± 9% at 65 dB SPL in quiet was found, which remained stable up to ten years post-implantation with a mean phoneme score of 94 ± 6%. Despite these excellent outcomes, one subject achieved no speech recognition with CI and eventually became a non-user. This individual had a prolonged absence of auditory stimulation prior to implantation and encountered multiple challenges during rehabilitation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Individuals with Wolfram-like syndrome or DFNA6/14/38 demonstrate consistently good outcomes following implantation, which remain stable over time. These findings affirm cochlear implantation as an effective rehabilitation option for these individuals. Furthermore, the stable and good CI outcomes contradict the suggested link between <i>WFS1</i>-associated sensorineural hearing loss and auditory neuropathy.</p>","PeriodicalId":13759,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Audiology","volume":" ","pages":"863-871"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142464504","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Directionality in BiCROS hearing aids: an investigation of objective and subjective outcomes. BiCROS 助听器的方向性:客观和主观结果调查。
IF 1.9 3区 医学
International Journal of Audiology Pub Date : 2025-08-01 Epub Date: 2024-10-13 DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2024.2414096
Hasan K Saleh, Paula Folkeard, Volker Kuehnel, Solveig Voss, Jinyu Qian, Susan Scollie
{"title":"Directionality in BiCROS hearing aids: an investigation of objective and subjective outcomes.","authors":"Hasan K Saleh, Paula Folkeard, Volker Kuehnel, Solveig Voss, Jinyu Qian, Susan Scollie","doi":"10.1080/14992027.2024.2414096","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14992027.2024.2414096","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To assess the effect of forward and omnidirectional microphone configurations in BiCROS versus monaural hearing aids on objective and subjective outcomes in different noise conditions.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>After fitting and a 4-week acclimatisation period, speech recognition and sound quality were measured using forward directional, omnidirectional, and unaided settings. Two noise configurations were used, surrounding noise and noise presented from the aided (better) ear. Subjective outcomes were assessed using the SSQ-b and BBSS questionnaires and participant interviews.</p><p><strong>Study sample: </strong>Eighteen adult participants (mean: 74.6 y; range: 61-94 y; ten males, eight females) with mild to moderately severe SNHL in their better ear (PTA0.5-4khz > 20 dB HL) and limited usable hearing in their poorer ear (average PTA0.5-4khz > 100 dB HL).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Significant improvement in speech recognition and sound quality for BiCROS and monaural directional settings over omnidirectional and unaided, in both noise configurations. There were no significant differences observed between monoaural and BiCROS directional settings.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Speech in noise recognition and sound quality scores demonstrated a significant directional benefit for both BiCROS and monaural directional fitting settings over omnidirectional and unaided conditions. Unique BiCROS-specific experiences were identified in a patient-oriented approach. These can inform the development of BiCROS-tailored tools.</p>","PeriodicalId":13759,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Audiology","volume":" ","pages":"840-852"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142464503","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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