• Computerized rotational head impulse test : age-dependent normative data 

  Du Plessis, Mangelique; Heinze, Barbara M.; Reddy, Tarryn Marisca; Kiderman, Alexander; Gonzalez, Jorge E. (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2024-09)

  Please read abstract in the article.
• Nurses’ practices in stroke-related dysphagia in low- and middle-income countries 

  Rowe, Kristen; Du Toit, Maria Neethling; Pillay, Sarveshvari B.; Kruger, Esedra (AOSIS, 2024-03-28)

  BACKGROUND: Nurses are often required to perform dysphagia screening prior to oral intake by people following stroke. Previous studies report limited knowledge of nurses in identifying symptoms of post-stroke dysphagia. ...
• Tube feeding in advanced dementia : insights from South African speech-language therapists 

  Pullen, Danette; Pillay, Bhavani S.; Kruger, Esedra (AOSIS Open Journals, 2024-02-12)

  BACKGROUND : Speech-language therapists (SLTs) may recommend tube feeding even with minimal research evidence of its effectiveness, and an understanding of SLTs’ perceived practices is warranted. OBJECTIVES : To ...
• Swallowing and feeding of young children on high-flow oxygen therapy 

  Hoosain, Ruhee; Pillay, Bhavani S.; Abdoola, Shabnam Salim; Graham, Marien Alet; Kruger, Esedra (AOSIS, 2024-03-02)

  BACKGROUND : Oral feeding practices of young patients on high-flow oxygen (HFO2) have been controversial. Limited literature exists on this topic, but new studies suggest introducing oral feeds. OBJECTIVE : This study ...
• Caregivers’ perspectives of early developmental tele-assessments in challenging circumstances 

  Du Toit, Maria Neethling; Eccles, Renata; Westwood, Kailin Amber; Graham, Marien Alet; Van der Linde, Jeannie (AOSIS, 2024-07-23)

  BACKGROUND : Outbreaks, such as the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, exacerbate barriers to accessing early childhood developmental care. Tele-assessment may serve as an innovative approach to developmental monitoring to ...
• A swallowing and breastfeeding intervention programme for small and sick neonates embedded in kangaroo mother care 

  Kritzinger, Alta M. (Aletta Margaretha); Van Rooyen, Elise; Bergh, Anne-Marie (AOSIS, 2024-08-09)

  Available evidence of oral sensorimotor interventions for small neonates is not strong. Evidence of interventions for sick term neonates is largely lacking. Studies are limited by risk of bias and inconsistency. Evidence ...
• Perspectives on hearing aid cost and uptake for prescription and over-the-counter hearing aid users 

  Knoetze, Megan Clarissa; Manchaiah, Vinaya; Oosthuizen, Ilze; Beukes, Eldre W.; Swanepoel, De Wet (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2024-09)

  PURPOSE : This study explored user perspectives on the relationship between hearing aid cost and uptake, as well as cost-related recommendations for others with hearing difficulties, in a sample of prescription and ...
• Consumer perspectives on improving hearing aids : a qualitative study 

  Desai, Nabeelah; Beukes, Eldre W.; Manchaiah, Vinaya; Mahomed-Asmail, Faheema; Swanepoel, De Wet (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2024-09)

  Please read abstract in the article.
• The indirect effect of an internet-based intervention on third-party disability for significant others of individuals with tinnitus 

  Beukes, Eldre W.; Andersson, Gerhard; Manchaiah, Vinaya (MDPI, 2024-10)

  BACKGROUND : This study aimed to investigate whether Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy intervention (ICBT) for individuals with tinnitus had an indirect effect on the third-party disability noticed by significant ...
• Editorial : Rehabilitation, communication disorders and person-family-centered care 

  Mahomed-Asmail, Faheema; Graham, Marien Alet; Glade, Rachel; Nicholson, Nannette (Frontiers Media, 2024-08)

  No abstract available.
• Exploring maternal interactions during shared book readings in Indian home contexts 

  Jacob, Riya Sara; John, Sunila; Bellon-Harn, Monica L.; Manchaiah, Vinaya (Springer, 2024-08)

  The importance of parent-child shared book reading (SBR) is well established. However, there is a limited understanding of parental interaction patterns during SBR among preschool children in the Indian context. Using a ...
• 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, ...

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