THE CIRCLE OF LIFE.

Autor: Clark, John Greer, Kricos, Patricia, Sweetow, Robert
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Zdroj: Audiology Today; Jan/Feb2010, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p36-39, 4p
Abstrakt: The article discusses the need for audiologists to incorporate hearing rehabilitation into the hearing and dispensing process to improve patient outcomes. It states that audiologists' desire to provide their patients with comprehensive care, have led them to embrace direct hearing aid dispensing. It reports that 30 percent of adult hearing users are dissatisfied with their hearing aids when they are in noisy environment. In response, aural rehabilitation with adults is suggested to resolve their communication difficulties. Moreover, communication enhancement and training can enhance the benefits of hearing aids.
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