• 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 ...
• A systematic review to determine if text messages about health and development in infants and young children affect caregiver behaviour 

  Richardson, Brittany Paige (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  Access to appropriate information can result in improved health and development outcomes for children. Providing information about health and developmental care via mobile devices (mHealth) can serve not only as curative ...
• Developmental outcomes of HIV-exposed infants in a low-income South African context 

  De Beer (nèe van Eck), Carmen Cornelia (University of Pretoria, 2019-11)

  Background: Effective Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) transmission prevention strategies have led to a growing population of vulnerable HIV-exposed (HE) infants in sub-Saharan Africa, however uncertainty exists in ...
• Characteristics and help-seeking behaviour of persons failing a national hearing screening test 

  Schönborn, Danielle (University of Pretoria, 2019-11)

  A digits-in-noise test was launched as the smartphone hearing screening of South Africa (hearZA™) in 2016. This study investigated characteristics, help-seeking behaviour, and follow-up actions of individuals who failed ...
• A comparison of the LS CE-Chirp and click evoked auditory brainstem response stimuli for neuro-diagnostic assessment in order to determine the preferable stimulus 

  Tucker, Paige (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  Purpose: To compare LS CE-Chirp and click evoked neuro-diagnostic auditory brainstem responses (ABR) for the purpose of determining the preferable stimulus for assessment. This is necessary for the improvement of neural ...
• Nurses’ management of stroke-related oropharyngeal dysphagia in a rural province of South Africa 

  Knight, Kerry (University of Pretoria, 2019-10)

  Background: Early identification of stroke-related oropharyngeal dysphagia (OPD) using screening by nurses can prevent adverse patient outcomes in lower-middle-income countries (LMICs). Nurses are essential in the OPD ...
• Feeding characteristics of infants in a primary health care clinic in South Africa 

  Fuls, Nichole (University of Pretoria, 2019-10)

  BACKGROUND There is a limited amount of literature on the feeding characteristics and nature of possible feeding difficulties of infants in a primary health care (PHC) in South Africa. OBJECTIVE To describe feeding ...
• Improving hearing aid access, use and outcomes in adults. 

  Mothemela, Bopane (University of Pretoria, 2024-07-07)

  The thesis outlines how alternative audiology service delivery model including the community based hearing aid fitting model can be employed to improve access to hearing loss treatment. This overall promotes hearing ...
• Incidence and nature of Functional Voice Disorders in adults at an Interdisciplinary voice clinic 

  Bhaila, Yusra Mahmud (University of Pretoria, 2024-04)

  Abstract Introduction: Functional Voice Disorders (FVDs) are types of voice disorders that arise from improper use of the vocal mechanism. It is characterized by the absence of anatomical or neurological abnormalities. ...
• Adaptation of a developmental milestone resource for caregivers from low-income communities in South Africa 

  Bellini, Ashley (University of Pretoria, 2024-02-19)

  Caregiver access to relevant developmental milestone resources is critical in ECD. In this iterative design study, six members of an expert panel (n=6; female; 5 White, 1 Black) reviewed and adapted the CDC developmental ...
• Consumer perspective on improving hearing aids : a qualitative study 

  Desai, Nabeelah (University of Pretoria, 2024-06-19)

  Optimal hearing aid fittings are central to the management of hearing loss. While research studies using quantitative scales typically report high hearing aid user satisfaction rates, other studies show poor uptake and ...
• Preliminary normative data for adult English first and second language speakers in South Africa on the "RSA low linguistically loaded central auditory processing test battery" 

  Saleh, Safia (University of Pretoria, 2002)

  English: The lack of standardized test materials in the 11 official languages of South Africa led to the development of the "RSA low linguistically loaded central auditory processing test battery" as an interim measure ...
• The hearing aid effect across socioeconomically diverse settings 

  Motlhamare, Cathrine (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Hearing aids serve as the prescribed intervention for addressing the majority of hearing losses, yet their adoption and usage encounter resistance among individuals. This is largely attributed to the hearing aid effect ...
• Impact of paediatric cochlear implantation on family life : a conceptual framework informed by parents 

  De Beer, Chané (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Numerous studies have investigated the effect of permanent childhood hearing loss and cochlear implantation on parents and siblings, but there is limited evidence available regarding the effect of paediatric cochlear ...
• Impact of adult cochlear implantation on the partner relationship : a conceptual framework Informed by patient and partner perceptions 

  Lambinon, Ché (University of Pretoria, 2023-09-03)

  The use of cochlear implants (CIs) as a treatment approach for moderate to profound hearing loss in adults has an impact not only on the CI recipients themselves but also on their partners. Objectives: This study aimed ...
• Neonatal hearing screening using a smartphone-based otoacoustic emission device : a comparative study 

  Madzivhandila, Andani Gluggy (University of Pretoria, 2023-12)

  Early identification and intervention for childhood hearing loss assists in the reduction of delays in speech and language development. Otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) are commonly used for identifying hearing loss through ...
• Perceptions of hearing healthcare : a qualitative analysis of satisfied and dissatisfied online reviews 

  Van Bruggen, Sanchia (University of Pretoria, 2023-08-31)

  Online review platforms have become increasingly popular among healthcare consumers for providing feedback. The aim of this study was to comprehensively describe the hearing healthcare experience through the exploration ...
• Partner’s perceptions of aphasia on communication interaction in their relationship 

  Van der Riet, Sonika (University of Pretoria, 2023-08-31)

  Background: Aphasia can cause changes in a relationship as communication forms the basis of interactions. Reduced talking and sharing of thoughts may result in emotional disconnection, or alternatively, partners may grow ...
• Perceptions, knowledge, and perceived competencies of South African speech-language therapists to render transgender voice and communication training 

  Maasz, Johan Jacobus (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Background: Speech-language therapists (SLTs) receive extensive education and training on voice and voice disorders in general. Therefore, they are ideally situated to render transgender voice and communication training ...
• Public hearing health services in Mauritius : perceptions, barriers and facilitators 

  Foondun, Taslima (University of Pretoria, 2023-10-26)

  Hearing loss (HL) is a global public health challenge that affects all age groups. The need for accessing hearing health services across the world remains thus undisputed. There is currently limited published context-specific ...

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