• Long-term outcomes of self-fit vs audiologist-fit hearing aids 

  De Sousa, K.C. (Karina); Manchaiah, Vinaya; Moore, David R.; Graham, Marien Alet; Swanepoel, De Wet (American Medical Association, 2024-09)

  IMPORTANCE : With rising interest in over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids as an alternative to traditional audiologist-fit devices, understanding their long-term efficacy is crucial. However, given the novelty of the US ...
• Update on the state of audiology 

  Mothemela, Bopane; Ramma, Lebogang; Swanepoel, De Wet (Taylor and Francis, 2024)

  In 2006 the state of audiology in South Africa was reported in the International Journal of Audiology (Swanepoel Citation2006). Since this time, however, significant changes have occurred within the profession and within ...
• PEDS developmental screening tool construct validity for Northern Sotho and Zulu versions: a validation study 

  Maleka, Boledi Karabo; Swanepoel, De Wet; Graham, Marien Alet; Van der Linde, Jeannie (Routledge, 2024)

  Validation of the translated PEDS test is necessary to improve early detection of developmental delays. This study aimed to determine the construct validity of the translated Northern Sotho and Zulu PEDS tests. This ...
• Individuals with tinnitus report more positive experiences following Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy 

  Manchaiah, Vinaya; Beukes, Eldre W.; Andersson, Gerhard; Bateman, Emily; Swanepoel, De Wet; Uhler, Kristin; Vinay (MDPI, 2024-08)

  BACKGROUND : This study aimed to examine whether individuals with chronic tinnitus report more positive experiences following internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). METHODS : A mixed-methods design was used, ...
• Ear Portal : an urban-based ear, nose, and throat, and audiology referral telehealth portal to improve access to specialist ear-health services for children 

  Alenezi, Eman M.A.; Veselinovic, Tamara; Tao, Karina F.M.; Altamimi, Ali A.H.; Tran, Tu Trang; Herbert, Hayley; Kuthubutheen, Jafri; McAullay, Daniel; Richmond, Peter C.; Eikelboom, Robert H.; Brennan-Jones, Christopher G. (Sage, 2024-12)

  INTRODUCTION : Shortage of ear, nose, and throat specialists in public hospitals can result in delays in the detection and management of otitis media. This study introduced a new hospital-based telehealth service, named ...
• Impact of paediatric cochlear implantation on family life : a conceptual framework informed by parents 

  De Beer, Chane; Bennett, Rebecca Jane; Eikelboom, Robert H.; Le Roux, Talita (Taylor and Francis, 2024)

  PURPOSE : While the impact of paediatric cochlear implantation on parents and siblings are recognised, limited evidence exists regarding the effect of paediatric cochlear implantation on the entire family life (e.g., ...
• Impact of adult cochlear implantation on the partner relationship : a conceptual framework informed by cochlear implant recipient and partner perceptions 

  Lambinon, Che; Le Roux, Talita; Eikelboom, Robert H.; Bennett, Rebecca Jane (Taylor and Francis, 2024)

  PURPOSE : (1) To understand the impact of adult cochlear implantation on the partner relationship, as perceived by adult cochlear implant (CI) recipients and their intimate partners. (2) To generate a conceptual framework ...
• Die hakkelaar en die taalonderwyser : 'n toegepaste linguistiese perspektief 

  Beukes, S.M. (South African Association for Language Teaching, 1984-12)

  In talige kommunikasie moet die spreker homself duidelik, effektief en binne 'n aanvaarbare tydsbestek kan uitdruk. Die luisteraar, aan die ander kant, moet in staat wees om die boodskap behoorlik te dekodeer. Dit spreek ...
• Models of service delivery in adult cochlear implantation and evaluation of outcomes 

  Ebrahimi-Madiseh, Azadeh; Nickbakht, Mansoureh; Eikelboom, Robert H.; Bennett, Rebecca J.; Friedland, Peter; Atlas, Marcus D.; Jessup, Rebecca L. (Public Library of Science, 2023-05-10)

  BACKGROUND : This study aimed to describe available evidence of cochlear implantation delivery arrangements in adults and the outcomes by which these service models are measured. METHODS : Scoping review of English language, ...
• Perceptions of hearing health care : a qualitative analysis of satisfied and dissatisfied online reviews 

  Van Bruggen, Sanchia; Bennett, Rebecca Jane; Manchaiah, Vinaya; Biagio-de Jager, Leigh; Swanepoel, De Wet (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2024-06)

  PURPOSE : The aim of this study was to examine the hearing health care experience of satisfied and dissatisfied consumers as reported on Google reviews. METHOD : Using qualitative thematic analysis, open-text responses ...
• The transformative potential of AI chatbots in hearing health care 

  Swanepoel, De Wet; Manchaiah, Vinaya (Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2024-07)

  As Thembi, a 6-year-old female in a remote village, steps into school for the first time, her excitement is overshadowed by an invisible barrier. Struggling to follow lessons and interact with peers, her symptoms of hearing ...
• Teleaudiology today : revolutionizing hearing care practices 

  Swanepoel, De Wet; Manchaiah, Vinaya; Hall, James Wilbur; Beukes, Eldre W. (Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2024-02)

  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 ...
• Machine learning in diagnosing middle ear disorders using tympanic membrane images : a meta-analysis 

  Cao, Zuwei; Chen, Feifan; Grais, Emad M.; Yue, Fengjuan; Cai, Yuexin; Swanepoel, De Wet; Zhao, Fei (Wiley, 2023-04)

  OBJECTIVE : To systematically evaluate the development of Machine Learning (ML) models and compare their diagnostic accuracy for the classification of Middle Ear Disorders (MED) using Tympanic Membrane (TM) images. METHODS ...
• Describing the spoken language skills of typically developing Afrikaans-speaking children using language sample analysis : a pilot study 

  Liebenberg, Petria; Van der Linde, Jeannie; Schimper, Isabella; De Wet, Febe; Graham, Marien Alet; Bornman, Juan (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2023-04)

  PURPOSE : Language sample analysis is widely regarded as the gold standard of language assessment. However, the uncertainty regarding the optimal length of sample and the limited availability of developmental language ...
• Vocal characteristics across English-Northern Sotho bilingual speakers : a comparative study 

  Hammann, Amy; Pillay, Bhavani S.; Graham, Marien Alet; Van der Linde, Jeannie (Karger, 2024-04)

  INTRODUCTION : Bilinguals constitute a significant portion of speech-language pathologists’ (SLPs) caseloads. Insight into the cross-linguistic effect on voice is needed to guide SLPs to make linguistically appropriate ...
• Comparing self-fitting strategies for over-the-counter hearing aids : a crossover clinical trial 

  Knoetze, Megan Clarissa; Manchaiah, Vinaya; De Sousa, K.C. (Karina); Moore, David R.; Swanepoel, De Wet (American Medical Association, 2024)

  KEY POINTS : QUESTION - Can self-fitting strategies—self-adjustment and in situ audiometry—provide similar outcomes for adults with self-perceived mild to moderate hearing difficulties using self-fitting over-the-counter ...
• Are listening difficulties in children related to speech recognition in noise and binaural intelligibility level difference? 

  Frisby, Caitlin (University of Pretoria, 2019-08)

  In both clinical practice and the literature, parent reports and poor speech recognition in noise performance are commonly associated with listening difficulty (LiD). However, the relationship between these reports and ...
• The public healthcare sector of Mauritius : knowledge of and attitudes toward hearing loss among community health workers 

  Foondun, Taslima; Pottas, Lidia; Soer, Maggi E. (AOSIS, 2023-10)

  Mauritius does not have community health workers trained in identifying risk factors for hearing loss or in referring patients for diagnostic testing. It is crucial to gather information about the knowledge of and ...
• Association of head injury, neck injury or acoustic trauma on phenotype of Ménière’s disease 

  Pyykko, Ilmari; Nagaraj, Vinay Swarnalatha; Vetkas, Artur; Zou, Jing; Manchaiah, Vinaya (MDPI, 2024-02)

  The aim of the present study was to investigate adverse effects of head injury, neck trauma, and chronic noise exposure on the complaint profile in people with Ménière’s disease (MD). The study used a retrospective design. ...
• Digits-in-noise test as an assessment tool for hearing loss and hearing aids 

  Schimmel, Carly; Cormier, Kayla; Manchaiah, Vinaya; Swanepoel, De Wet; Sharma, Anu (MDPI, 2024-04)

  The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between an American English Digits in Noise (DIN) test and commonly used audiological measures to evaluate the DIN test’s ability to detect hearing loss and validate ...

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