Audiological management of adults with hearing impairment in Malaysia

Ali, Akmaliza; Hickson, Louise; Meyer, Carly

doi:10.1080/14992027.2017.1305515

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“…Hearing loss is a chronic health condition and, as such, is often contextualized within the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (WHO-ICF) framework ( WHO 2001 ) (e.g., Kiessling et al 2003 ; Lind et al 2016 ; Illum & Gradel 2017 ; Lersilp et al 2018 ; Jaiswal et al 2019 ; Manchaiah et al 2019 ). Similarly, hearing research findings, management strategies, and outcome measures are increasingly interpreted within this framework (e.g., Psarros & Love 2016 ; Ali et al 2017 ; Alfakir et al 2019 ; Convery et al 2019 ). The WHO-ICF framework categorizes the function and disability of a person into three interrelated levels referring to the body ( structure or function ), the whole person ( activity ), and the whole person in a social context ( participation ).…”

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The Quest for Ecological Validity in Hearing Science: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Advance It

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Ecological validity is a relatively new concept in hearing science. It has been cited as relevant with increasing frequency in publications over the past 20 years, but without any formal conceptual basis or clear motive. The sixth Eriksholm Workshop was convened to develop a deeper understanding of the concept for the purpose of applying it in hearing research in a consistent and productive manner. Inspired by relevant debate within the field of psychology, and taking into account the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health framework, the attendees at the workshop reached a consensus on the following definition: “In hearing science, ecological validity refers to the degree to which research findings reflect real-life hearing-related function, activity, or participation.” Four broad purposes for striving for greater ecological validity in hearing research were determined: A (Understanding) better understanding the role of hearing in everyday life; B (Development) supporting the development of improved procedures and interventions; C (Assessment) facilitating improved methods for assessing and predicting ability to accomplish real-world tasks; and D (Integration and Individualization) enabling more integrated and individualized care. Discussions considered the effects of variables and phenomena commonly present in hearing-related research on the level of ecological validity of outcomes, supported by examples from a few selected outcome domains and for different types of studies. Illustrated with examples, potential strategies were offered for promoting a high level of ecological validity in a study and for how to evaluate the level of ecological validity of a study. Areas in particular that could benefit from more research to advance ecological validity in hearing science include: (1) understanding the processes of hearing and communication in everyday listening situations, and specifically the factors that make listening difficult in everyday situations; (2) developing new test paradigms that include more than one person (e.g., to encompass the interactive nature of everyday communication) and that are integrative of other factors that interact with hearing in real-life function; (3) integrating new and emerging technologies (e.g., virtual reality) with established test methods; and (4) identifying the key variables and phenomena affecting the level of ecological validity to develop verifiable ways to increase ecological validity and derive a set of benchmarks to strive for.

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“IKnow”: Helping Those with Hearing Impairment Communicate Fluently

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2021

Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems

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Meeting the Best Practice for Hearing Aid Verification in Children: Challenges and Future Directions

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Purpose This study examined the current pediatric amplification practice with an emphasis on hearing aid verification using probe microphone measurement (PMM), among audiologists in Klang Valley, Malaysia. Frequency of practice, access to PMM system, practiced protocols, barriers, and perception toward the benefits of PMM were identified through a survey. Method A questionnaire was distributed to and filled in by the audiologists who provided pediatric amplification service in Klang Valley, Malaysia. One hundred eight ( N = 108) audiologists, composed of 90.3% women and 9.7% men (age range: 23–48 years), participated in the survey. Results PMM was not a clinical routine practiced by a majority of the audiologists, despite its recognition as the best clinical practice that should be incorporated into protocols for fitting hearing aids in children. Variations in practice existed warranting further steps to improve the current practice for children with hearing impairment. The lack of access to PMM equipment was 1 major barrier for the audiologists to practice real-ear verification. Practitioners' characteristics such as time constraints, low confidence, and knowledge levels were also identified as barriers that impede the uptake of the evidence-based practice. Conclusions The implementation of PMM in clinical practice remains a challenge to the audiology profession. A knowledge-transfer approach that takes into consideration the barriers and involves effective collaboration or engagement between the knowledge providers and potential stakeholders is required to promote the clinical application of evidence-based best practice.

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Audiological management of adults with hearing impairment in Malaysia

Abstract: Inadequate infrastructure, resources and facilities in the workplace may have contributed to the gaps in service provision and influenced the current practice of audiological management for adult patients in Malaysia.

Cited by 6 publications

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The Quest for Ecological Validity in Hearing Science: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Advance It

The Quest for Ecological Validity in Hearing Science: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Advance It

“IKnow”: Helping Those with Hearing Impairment Communicate Fluently

Meeting the Best Practice for Hearing Aid Verification in Children: Challenges and Future Directions

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