The Risks of Amplified Music for Disc-Jockeys Working in Nightclubs

Potier, Marie‐Claude; Hoquet, Caroline; Lloyd, Ruth; Nicolas-Puel, C.; Uziel, Alain; Puel, Jean‐Luc

doi:10.1097/aud.0b013e31819769fc

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“…Also, our data are in disagreement with some studies which established a correlation between the tinnitus frequency and hearing loss frequencies [21]. However, in this study measures of PTA and LDL were not significantly louder at normal hearing frequency than at the tinnitus frequency, which is in contrast to previous studies.…”

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The comparison of acoustic and psychic parameters of subjective tinnitus

Karataş

Deniz

2011

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol

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We aim to assess the correlation between audiometric data, and psychotic and acoustic measures associated with subjective tinnitus (ST) and to clarify the importance of the psychological process in determining the degree of subjective annoyance and disability due to tinnitus. Fifty-four patients experiencing unilateral ST were allocated for the study. Acoustic assessment of patients including LDL (loudness discomfort levels), MML (minimum masking level) and RI (residual inhibition) was performed. Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) tests were performed for the psychological aspects of subjective annoyance. RI was positive in 23 patients with 13 frequency-matched stimuli at 8,000 Hz. Masking treatment response was successful in 16 RI-positive patients. Mean and standard deviation (SD) of THI scores were 38.77 ± 23.63. Ten patients (%18.51) with tinnitus had ≥ 17 points score, which was significant for BDI. Mean and SD were 5.01 ± 2.31 for VAS-1 scores (severity of tinnitus), 7.98 ± 2.79 for VAS-2 (frequency and duration of tinnitus), 5.77 ± 2.72 for VAS-3 (discomfort level), 3.56 ± 3.30 for VAS-4 (attention deficit) and 3.31 ± 3.31 for VAS-5 (sleep disorders). A significant correlation was found between the tinnitus duration time, age, gender and THI scores (P < 0.05). There were statistically significant correlations between VAS 1, 2, 3 scores and LDL, MML and RI (P > 0.05). RI might be largely frequency dependent and was found as an indicator for the masking treatment response. We did not notice statistically significant correlations between audiometric data and THI and BDI. There were correlations between with VAS and LDL and with MML and RI. VAS was simpler and easier for the assessment of ST. We should consider the psychological aspects of ST and assess it as a symptom separately with acoustic and psychotic tests.

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The comparison of acoustic and psychic parameters of subjective tinnitus

Karataş

Deniz

2011

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol

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“…Mean hearing level thresholds (HTLs) of orchestral players do not differ significantly from normal populations and while the asymmetric playing positions of some instruments has been suggested as a cause of lateral variances in HLTs (Royster, Royster, and Killion 1991), it may not explain all variance in this respect (Backus and Williamon 2009). The damaging effects of loud music on hearing in the context of the club scene are well documented (Potier et al 2009). It is difficult to quantify the risk of hearing loss as the result of exposure to music, in whatever context, since it cannot easily be isolated from other sounds.…”

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Learning not to listen: the experiences of musicians with hearing impairments

Fulford

Ginsborg

Goldbart

2011

Music Education Research

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The journey from playful musical exploration in childhood to an adult identity as a skilled musician is likely to be problematic for people with hearing impairments. Although a number of subjective accounts have been published, there is a lack of empirical research in the area. In this study, twelve musicians with hearing impairments were interviewed about their musical background, hearing loss and experiences of interactive music making. A thematic network analysis was performed on the verbatim transcripts. Musical families were shown to facilitate positive, early, influential experiences helping individuals to develop musical selfefficacy. These themes were found to operate independently of the challenges posed by a hearing impairment and in spite of negative music-making experiences. Dynamic listening styles were identified, ranging from full reliance on hearing to discriminate and even non-auditory attending. The development of listening styles was found to be crucial in negotiating problems in auditory perception caused by physiological changes in hearing level and the distorting effects of hearing aids.

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“…[3][4][5] Recreational activities with excessively loud sound levels are an increasingly important public health care concern for developing permanent sensorineural hearing loss. [5][6][7][8] We aimed to determine (i) noise exposure levels of spectators at a FIFA 2010 designated training stadium during a premier soccer league match; and (ii) changes in auditory functioning soon after the match.…”

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