Browsing Research Articles (Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology) by Title

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  • Validation of teleaudiology hearing aid rehabilitation services for adults : a systematic review of outcome measurement tools 
    Tao, Karina F.M.; Brennan-Jones, Christopher G.; Jayakody, Dona M.P.; Swanepoel, De Wet; Fava, Gaetano; Bellekom, Sandra R.; Eikelboom, Robert H. (Taylor and Francis, 2022)
    PURPOSE : To investigate outcome measurement tools for the validation of teleaudiology hearing aid rehabilitation services for adults. METHODS : A search strategy was developed to identify tools used to evaluate standard ...
  • Validation of the brief international classification of functioning, disability and health (ICF) core set for hearing loss : an international multicentre study 
    Karlsson, Elin; Mäki-Torkko, Elina; Widén, Stephen; Gustafsson, Johanna; Manchaiah, Vinaya; Mahomed-Asmail, Faheema; Swanepoel, De Wet; Yerraguntla, Krishna; Granberg, Sarah (Taylor and Francis, 2021)
    OBJECTIVE: Hearing loss (HL) affects the everyday functioning of millions of people worldwide. The Brief International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF) core sets for HL was developed to meet the ...
  • Validity and reliability of the Dutch Children's Voice Handicap Index-10 
    Adriaansen, Anke; Van Lierde, K.M. (Kristiane); Meerschman, Iris; Everaert, Charlot; D'haeseleer, Evelien (Elsevier, 2023)
    OBJECTIVES : Voice-related quality of life (Qol) questionnaires provide the clinician with information regarding the impact of voice disorders on the patient's well-being. The available voice-related QoL tools for ...
  • Validity of automated threshold audiometry : a systematic review and meta-analysis 
    Mahomed, Faheema; Swanepoel, De Wet; Eikelboom, Robert H.; Soer, Maggi E. (Magdalena Elizabeth) (Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2013-12)
    OBJECTIVES : A systematic literature review and meta-analysis on the validity (test–retest reliability and accuracy) of automated threshold audiometry compared with the gold standard of manual threshold audiometry was ...
  • Validity of diagnostic computer-based air and forehead bone conduction audiometry 
    Swanepoel, De Wet; Biagio-de Jager, Leigh (Taylor & Francis, 2011-04)
    Computer-based audiometry allows for novel applications, including remote testing and automation, which may improve the accessibility and efficiency of hearing assessment in various clinical and occupational health settings. ...
  • Validity of diagnostic pure-tone audiometry without a sound-treated environment in older adults 
    Maclennan-Smith, F.J. (Felicity Jane); Swanepoel, De Wet; Hall, James Wilbur (Routledge, 2013-02)
    Objective: To investigate the validity of diagnostic pure-tone audiometry in a natural environment using a computer-operated audiometer with insert earphones covered by circumaural earcups incorporating real-time monitoring ...
  • Variables associated with Grade R English additional language acquisition in multilingual rural Mpumalanga schools 
    Moodley, Pathmanathan; Kritzinger, Alta M. (Aletta Margaretha); Vinck, Bart M. (South African Journal of Education, 2016-08)
    In a previous study Moodley, Kritzinger and Vinck (2014) found that formal English Additional Language (EAL) instruction contributed significantly better to listening and speaking skills in Grade R learners, than did a ...
  • Vestibular involvement in adults with HIV/AIDS 
    Heinze, Barbara M.; Vinck, Bart M.; Hofmeyr, Louis Murray; Swanepoel, De Wet (Elsevier, 2014-04)
    OBJECTIVE : HIV/AIDS is responsible for widespread clinical manifestations involving the head, and neck.The prevalence and nature of vestibular involvement is still largely unknown. This study, aimed to describe and compare ...
  • Video-otoscopy recordings for diagnosis of childhood ear disease using telehealth at primary health care level 
    Biagio-de Jager, Leigh; Swanepoel, De Wet; Laurent, Claude; Lundberg, Thorbjörn (Sage, 2014-09)
    We studied the diagnoses made by an otologist and general practitioner (GP) from video-otoscopy recordings on children made by a telehealth facilitator. The gold standard was otomicroscopy by an experienced otologist. A ...
  • Vocal characteristics and laryngoscopic findings in future musical theater performers 
    D'haeseleer, Evelien; Claeys, Sofie; Meerschman, Iris; Bettens, Kim; Degeest, Sofie; Dijckmans, Caroline; De Smet, Joke; Luyten, Anke; Van Lierde, K.M. (Kristiane) (Elsevier, 2017-07)
    OBJECTIVE : Musical theater performers are a special group of elite vocal performers with a high vocal load as they combine singing, acting, and physical performance. As they are absolutely depending on their voice quality ...
  • Vocal characteristics of school-aged children with and without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 
    Moodley, Daniella-Taylyn; Swanepoel, Carl; Van Lierde, K.M. (Kristiane); Abdoola, Shabnam Salim; Van der Linde, Jeannie (Elsevier, 2019-11)
    OBJECTIVES : The aim of this study was to describe the laryngeal anatomy, perceptual, acoustic, and aerodynamic vocal characteristics of school-aged children with and without Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ...
  • Vocal effectiveness of speech-language pathology students : before and after voice use during service delivery 
    Couch, Stephanie; Zieba, Dominique; Van der Linde, Jeannie; Van der Merwe, Anita (AOSIS OpenJournals, 2015)
    BACKGROUND : As a professional voice user, it is imperative that a speech-language pathologist’s (SLP) vocal effectiveness remain consistent throughout the day. Many factors may contribute to reduced vocal effectiveness, ...
  • Vocal quality after a performance in actors compared to dancers 
    Leyns, Clara; Daelman, Julie; Meerschman, Iris; Claeys, Sofie; Van Lierde, K.M. (Kristiane); D'haeseleer, Evelien (Elsevier, 2022-01)
    STATE OF THE ART : Theater actors are a high risk group for developing voice disorders. AIMS : The first purpose of this study was to examine and compare the objective and subjective vocal quality between professional ...
  • Vocal quality, symptoms, and habits in musical theater actors 
    D'haeseleer, Evelien; Quintyn, Fien; Kissel, Imke; Papeleu, Tine; Meerschman, Iris; Claeys, Sofie; Van Lierde, K.M. (Kristiane) (Elsevier, 2022-03)
    PURPOSE : The purpose of this study was to measure and compare the voice characteristics and vocal complaints and habits of musical theater actors and musical theater students. METHOD : Thirty participants were included ...
  • The vocal symptoms and habits of professional voice users 
    Van Overmeiren, T.; Meerschman, I.; D'haeseleer, Evelien; Van Lierde, K.M. (Kristiane) (Royal Belgian Society, 2019)
    The vocal symptoms and habits of professional voice users. BACKGROUND/AIM : Professional voice users are a heterogeneous group of professionals at risk of developing vocal problems throughout their careers. Although ...
  • Voice quality of choir singers and the effect of a performance on the voice 
    Meerschman, Iris; D'haeseleer, Evelien; Cammu, Heleen; Kissel, Imke; Papeleu, Tine; Leyns, Clara; Daelman, Julie; Dannhauer, Jelena; Vanden Abeele, Laura; Konings, Valerie; Demarbaix, Erik; Van Lierde, K.M. (Kristiane) (Elsevier, 2023)
    BACKGROUND : The voice use of choir singers is understudied despite the imbalance of high vocal demands versus low vocal education, and consequently increased risk for voice problems. Also, there is a lack of information ...
  • Vuvuzela sound measurements 
    Swanepoel, De Wet; Hall, James Wilbur; Koekemoer, Dirk (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2010-04)
    Our recent paper in the SAMJ reported the maximum output levels of a vuvuzela at various distances from the horn. In response to enquiries, we provide additional information on the method and results reported in the earlier ...
  • Vuvuzela – good for your team, bad for your ears 
    Swanepoel, De Wet; Hall, James Wilbur; Koekemoer, Dirk (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2010-02)
    Traditionally made from a kudu horn, the vuvuzela was used to call together meetings and could be heard by distant peoples summoned to attend. Today soccer stadiums in South Africa are invariably filled with its loud and ...
  • Wave-mechanical model for chemistry 
    Boeyens, Jan Christoffel Antonie (Springer, 2015-10)
    The strength and defects of wave mechanics as a theory of chemistry are critically examined. Without the secondary assumption of wave-particle duality, the seminal equation describes matter waves and leaves the concept ...
  • What can speech production errors tell us about crosslinguistic processing in bilingual aphasia? Evidence from four English/Afrikaans bilingual individuals with aphasia 
    Kendall, D.L. (Diane); Edmonds, Lisa; Van Zyl, Anine; Odendaal, Inge; Stein, Molly; Van der Merwe, Anita (AOSIS OpenJournals, 2015-06-26)
    INTRODUCTION : The aim of this study is contribute to clinical practice of bilinguals around the globe, as well as to add to our understanding of bilingual aphasia processing, by analysing confrontation naming data from ...