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The Effects Of Background Noise On Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions And Hearing Screenings, Amy E. Hollowell
The Effects Of Background Noise On Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions And Hearing Screenings, Amy E. Hollowell
Doctoral Dissertations
Hearing screenings are an important tool for identifying children who have, or are at risk for hearing loss in the schools. In light of a body of evidence that demonstrates the effectiveness of objective screening measures, such as otoacoustic emissions (OAEs), the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) recommends traditional pure tone audiometric screening as the tool of choice for hearing screenings in the schools. Pure tone audiometric screenings conducted in the schools are problematic for a number of reasons, but the most significant is the presence of background noise which is routinely encountered. The main purpose of the …
Objective Vs. Subjective Hearing Screening Measures In Schools, Brittany S. Brown
Objective Vs. Subjective Hearing Screening Measures In Schools, Brittany S. Brown
Doctoral Dissertations
The primary aim of this study was to demonstrate the need for objective hearing screening procedures within traditional school based hearing screenings through literature review. It is believed that objective hearing screenings would provide a better, less-invasive way to screen hearing with minimal participation required from the children, and less interpretation needed from the examiner. A review of the literature suggested that ideal screening measures would include otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) and tympanometry. Currently, the gold standard for school hearing screenings, as described by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) (1997), centers on behavioral responses observed by the examiner during …