Community-based hearing and vision service-delivery: sensory loss in preschool children from a low income South African community

The dataset contains data from a community-based hearing and vision service-delivery programme and aims to determine the prevalence in sensory losses in preschool children from a low income South African community

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Table_1_Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Virus (COVID-19) Preventative Measures on Communication: A Scoping Review.DOCX

IntroductionFace coverings and distancing as preventative measures against the spread of the Coronavirus disease 2019 may impact communication in several ways that may disproportionately affect people with hearing loss. A scoping review was conducted to examine existing literature on the impact of preventative measures on communication and to characterize the clinical implications.MethodA systematic search of three electronic databases (Scopus, PubMed, CINAHL) was conducted yielding 2,158 articles. After removing duplicates and screening to determine inclusion eligibility, key data were extracted from the 50 included articles. Findings are reported following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) Extension for Scoping Reviews, including the PRISMA-ScR checklist.ResultsStudies fell into three categories: Studies addressing the impacts of personal protective equipment (PPE) and/or distancing on communication in healthcare contexts (n = 20); studies examining the impact of preventative measures on communication in everyday life (n = 13), and studies measuring the impact of face coverings on speech using acoustic and/or behavioral measures (n = 29). The review revealed that masks disrupt verbal and non-verbal communication, as well as emotional and social wellbeing and they impact people with hearing loss more than those without. These findings are presumably because opaque masks attenuate sound at frequencies above 1 kHz, and conceal the mouth and lips making lipreading impossible, and limit visibility of facial expressions. While surgical masks cause relatively little sound attenuation, transparent masks and face shields are highly attenuating. However, they are preferred by people with hearing loss because they give access to visual cues.ConclusionFace coverings and social distancing has detrimental effects that extend well beyond verbal and non-verbal communication, by affecting wellbeing and quality of life. As these measures will likely be part of everyday life for the foreseeable future, we propose that it is necessary to support effective communication, especially in healthcare settings and for people with hearing loss.</p

sj-docx-3-tia-10.1177_23312165221130584 - Supplemental material for Hearing aid Experiences of Adult Hearing aid Owners During and After Fitting: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies

Supplemental material, sj-docx-3-tia-10.1177_23312165221130584 for Hearing aid Experiences of Adult Hearing aid Owners During and After Fitting: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies by Ilze Oosthuizen, Vinaya Manchaiah, Stefan Launer and De Wet Swanepoel in Trends in Hearing</p

sj-docx-1-tia-10.1177_23312165221130584 - Supplemental material for Hearing aid Experiences of Adult Hearing aid Owners During and After Fitting: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies

Supplemental material, sj-docx-1-tia-10.1177_23312165221130584 for Hearing aid Experiences of Adult Hearing aid Owners During and After Fitting: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies by Ilze Oosthuizen, Vinaya Manchaiah, Stefan Launer and De Wet Swanepoel in Trends in Hearing</p

Table_2_Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Virus (COVID-19) Preventative Measures on Communication: A Scoping Review.DOCX

IntroductionFace coverings and distancing as preventative measures against the spread of the Coronavirus disease 2019 may impact communication in several ways that may disproportionately affect people with hearing loss. A scoping review was conducted to examine existing literature on the impact of preventative measures on communication and to characterize the clinical implications.MethodA systematic search of three electronic databases (Scopus, PubMed, CINAHL) was conducted yielding 2,158 articles. After removing duplicates and screening to determine inclusion eligibility, key data were extracted from the 50 included articles. Findings are reported following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) Extension for Scoping Reviews, including the PRISMA-ScR checklist.ResultsStudies fell into three categories: Studies addressing the impacts of personal protective equipment (PPE) and/or distancing on communication in healthcare contexts (n = 20); studies examining the impact of preventative measures on communication in everyday life (n = 13), and studies measuring the impact of face coverings on speech using acoustic and/or behavioral measures (n = 29). The review revealed that masks disrupt verbal and non-verbal communication, as well as emotional and social wellbeing and they impact people with hearing loss more than those without. These findings are presumably because opaque masks attenuate sound at frequencies above 1 kHz, and conceal the mouth and lips making lipreading impossible, and limit visibility of facial expressions. While surgical masks cause relatively little sound attenuation, transparent masks and face shields are highly attenuating. However, they are preferred by people with hearing loss because they give access to visual cues.ConclusionFace coverings and social distancing has detrimental effects that extend well beyond verbal and non-verbal communication, by affecting wellbeing and quality of life. As these measures will likely be part of everyday life for the foreseeable future, we propose that it is necessary to support effective communication, especially in healthcare settings and for people with hearing loss.</p

Teleaudiology Today: Remote Assessment and Management of Hearing Loss

Telehealth—delivering healthcare via remote technology—has revolutionized patient care. Though the concept has been around for decades, it's only recently become a cornerstone of modern healthcare. Within audiology, tools like remote otoscopy, remote audiometry, and remotely adjustable hearing aids have emerged. Yet, surprisingly, many audiologists have been slower to embrace this model compared to their healthcare counterparts. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the need for teleaudiology, as clinicians sought ways to serve patients with minimal face-to-face interaction. This revealed an urgent gap: the need for comprehensive education on the subject. This book demystifies teleaudiology for those unfamiliar with telehealth. Dive into the essentials required to set up and offer remote services to adult patients. Discover strategies to enhance access and outcomes in hearing health care, making audiology more adaptable and effective in today's world.</p

Teleaudiology Today: Revolutionizing Hearing Care Practices

In recent times, teleaudiology has emerged as a critical field in  audiology, gaining unprecedented momentum due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  As the world faced these unique challenges, the audiology profession  experienced a pressing need for innovation, particularly in the realm of  teleaudiology. Though the technology and the concept had been  available, its urgency and importance skyrocketed due to the restrictive  physical distancing measures. Major strides were taken in the  development and expansion of teleaudiology practices, significantly  enhancing clinician and patient openness to this approach to service  delivery. As editors of “Teleaudiology Today: Remote Assessment and  Management of Hearing Loss,” we recognized the growing demand for  practical guidance in this area. Our book is therefore designed as a  practical guide that offers a comprehensive overview of teleaudiology  focusing on adults with hearing loss, aiming to serve as a crucial  resource for audiologists and students navigating the changing landscape  of hearing care. </p