Browsing Audiology by Title
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An analytical study investigating noise levels in neonatal intensive care units within the public sector in the eThekwini district.
(2018)Noise is a well-documented environmental stressor in the NICU and has emerged as a public health problem. The aim of this study was to investigate noise levels and identify contributing factors to the high noise levels, ... -
An audiological and genetic profile of hearing of learners suspected of familial hearing loss attending schools for the deaf in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2017)This study focused on genetic familial hearing loss, concentrating on learners attending schools for the Deaf in Kwazulu Natal .The study sought to identify the audiological profile characteristics of suspected genetic ... -
Audiological practices employed by audiologists in the management of adult patients with multi-drug resistant tuberculosis in South Africa.
(2015)Aminoglycosides, such as amikacin and kanamycin, are part of the treatment for Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis; however, it is ototoxic and the need for audiological monitoring is, therefore, emphasised. However, there ... -
An audiological profile of school aged children with HIV/AIDS at an antiretroviral clinic in KwaZulu-Natal.
There is limited research on hearing loss in the paediatric population infected with HIV/AIDS in South Africa. There is a need to establish an audiological profile in HIV infected children, as the prevalence of hearing ... -
The auditory effects of occupational exposure to chemical solvents.
(2016)Recently emerging literature indicates that the combination of solvents and noise have the potential to cause auditory dysfunction. There is limited literature available relating to the effects of SIHL exposure on the ... -
Auditory Processing Disorders in children : the perspectives and practices of South African audiologists/STA's.
(2015)Audiologists/ Speech Therapists and Audiologists (STA’s) practicing in the field of Auditory Processing Disorders (APD) globally, encounter several challenges that include but are not limited to conflicting definitions, ... -
Counselling of adults who need amplification : practices of South African audiologists.
(2014)This study focused on adult rehabilitative audiology, in particular the counseling offered to adults who require hearing aids; and examined the practices and views of South African Audiologists. Counseling within the ... -
Curriculum engagement: educators’ experiences in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology at a South African university.
(2020)Educator’s experiences have not been awarded due recognition within the curriculum. If educators are key agents in curriculum change then non-recognition of their experiences, power relations, identity construction and its ... -
The development of a Zulu speech reception threshold test for Zulu first language speakers in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
(2006)The measurement of speech reception threshold (SRT) is best evaluated in an individual's first language. Currently there is a paucity of linguistically matched materials to measure the SRT of Zulu First Language Speakers ... -
Early hearing detection and intervention in KwaZulu-Natal: analysis of barriers and facilitators from guideline generation to clinical application.
(2020)Background: There is slow progress in early hearing detection and intervention (EHDI) services within South Africa. Despite enabling guidelines, such as the Joint committee on Infant Hearing (JCIH) and Health Professionals ... -
The employment of individuals with hearing impairment in the KwaZulu-Natal private sector: current employers’ perceptions and experiences.
(2018)Background: Despite policies and legislation mandating the employment of persons with disabilities, individuals with hearing impairment continue to face barriers and challenges accessing the labour market and have typically ... -
Exploring communication between first language english speaking audiologists and Isizulu patients at public sector hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2018)Effective communication between health professionals and patients is central in providing quality health care. A cultural and linguistic mismatch between audiologists and their patients may create a barrier in communication. ... -
The feasibility of including Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions (DPOAEs) in the annual medical surveillance test battery for the identification of noise-induced hearing loss in a group of workers in a beverage manufacturing industry.
(2013)The study investigated the feasibility of including DPOAEs in the annual medical surveillance test battery for the identification of NIHL in a group of employees in a manufacturing industry in KwaZulu-Natal. Feasibility ... -
An investigation into the effects of sex difference and contralateral masking on the monaural brainstem auditory evoked response (Baer) obtained in a group of normal hearing Indian undergraduate university students.
(1989)The objectives of the investigation were to establish diagnostic reference data; and to examine and report on the effects of sex difference and contralateral masking on the normal BAER. BAERs were elicited from the target ... -
Perceptions of adult aural rehabilitation services for a patient with an acquired hearing loss post multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment: a case study.
(2020)Background: There is a problem regarding the provision and accessibility of aural rehabilitation (AR) in South Africa (SA). Statistics suggest a discrepancy between number of audiologists in relation to nwnber of patients ... -
The psychosocial impact of hearing loss on the quality of adults with multi drug-resistant tuberculosis.
(2020)Aminoglycosides used in the treatment of Multi Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is an ototoxic agent, known to result in hearing loss. Hearing loss has been reported to have far-reaching psychological, ... -
Young adults' awareness and experience of tinnitus : a survey of a sample of students at a University of KwaZulu-Natal.
(2014)The focus of this study was the awareness and experience of tinnitus in young adults. Historically, most literature focused on tinnitus in the older population group. However, recent studies have revealed that tinnitus ...