Karl, Author at The Hearing Review

Quantifying the Obvious: The Impact of Hearing Instruments on Quality of Life

Jan 20, 2000 | 0 |

A survey of 2069 hearing-impaired individuals and 1710 of their family members reveals that hearing instrument users are likely to report improvements in their physical, emotional, mental and social well-being. Users of hearing instruments on average are more socially active and avoid extended periods of depression, worry, paranoia and insecurity compared to non-users with hearing loss. Additionally, family members and friends are more likely to notice these benefits than the actual users themselves.

Managing Occupational Hearing Conservation Data

Sep 12, 1999 | Military & Industrial | 0 |

George Cooke discusses software and computer requirements for running an occupational hearing conservation (OHC) program.

So How Do You Like Your NRRs: Realistic or Sunny Side Up?

Sep 12, 1999 | Military & Industrial | 0 |

Elliott Berger comments on how current labeling of NRRs may overstate the effectiveness of ear protection and discussion on a new proposed standard, the NRR(SF).

Allocation Among Causes: The Concept, Its Pros and Cons

Sep 12, 1999 | Military & Industrial | 0 |

How do courts determine what hearing loss came from the work environment and what part came from other factors. A commentary by David Lipscomb on current methods.

Engineering Controls for Noise Abatement

Sep 12, 1999 | Military & Industrial | 0 |

John Erdreich details methods used by occupational hearing conservationists to help businesses quiet their workplace and provide safer working environments for employees.

Understanding Noise Exposure Measurements

Sep 12, 1999 | Military & Industrial | 0 |

A practical discussion by John Earshen on noise exposure measurements, the capabilities of contemporary measuring instruments, procedures, ad precautions.

How Can We Evaluate the Effectiveness of Occupational Hearing Conservation Programs?

Sep 12, 1999 | Military & Industrial | 0 |

Julia and Larry Royster evaluate the available ways in which to assess the effectiveness of occupational hearing conservation (OHC) programs with particular emphasis on audiometric database analysis (ADBA).

Historical Highlights in the Evolution of National Standards for Occupational Safety and Health

Sep 12, 1999 | Military & Industrial | 0 |

John Franks presents a retrospective look at legislation and standards relative to Occupational Hearing Conservation (Industrial Hearing Conservation), including a brief timeline.

Occupational Hearing Conservation: Unique Challenges and Opportunities

Sep 12, 1999 | Military & Industrial, Prevention | 0 |

Maurice H. Miller provides an introduction to some of the most pressing issues in occupational hearing conservation (OHC) and testing and the unique opportunities the field holds.

Temperature and Relative Humidity Inside an ITE Hearing Instrument

Aug 6, 1999 | In the Ear | 0 |

An analysis of temperature and relative humidity inside an in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aid.

Validation of Hearing Instruments, Parts 1-4, by Julie K. Purdy, PhD

Apr 3, 1999 | Hearing Aids, Patient Fittings, Testing & Diagnostics | 0 |

Here is a PDF copy of Julie K. Purdy’s series “Validation of Hearing Instruments, Parts 1-4” from the Jan-Apr 1999 Hearing Review magazine for audiologists and hearing aid specialists.

Bits, Bytes and Chips: Understanding Digital Hearing Aids, by Brian Csermak and Steve Armstrong

Jan 3, 1999 | Hearing Aids | 0 |

“Bits, Bytes and Chips” by Brian Csermak and Steve Armstrong looks at hearing aid digital signal processing (DSP) as the first DSP hearing aids were coming available in 1999. The authors explain sampling rates, MIPs, and detail how the A/D converter (analog-to-digital) can limit the performance of hearing aids. They also discuss the concepts of the noise floor, dynamic range, sampling resolution, over-sampling, and noise shaping.

Audible Ultrasound…Revisited

Mar 2, 1998 | Amplification, Research | 0 |

An overview and opinion article about audible ultrasound research from researcher Martin Lenhardt, PhD.

Realistic Expectations: A Key to Success with Hearing Aids

Jan 6, 1997 | Counseling & Education, Hearing Aids | 0 |

This article published in January 1997 by Paul Stypulkowski of 3M offers guidelines and recommendations for establishing client goals relative to hearing aid use.

The “Hearing Aid Effect” Revisited: Can We Achieve Hearing Solutions for Cosmetically Sensitive Patients?

Jan 4, 1997 | Counseling & Education, Hearing Aids, Patient Fittings, Uncategorized | 0 |

This article 1) Summarizes research confirming the Hearing Aid Effect, and 2) presents a survey from three regions of the United States regarding dispenser attitudes toward the “cosmetics vs performance” issue, the profile of cosmetically sensitive patients, counseling strategies used with these patients, and suggestions for the hearing care field regarding the emphasis placed on hearing aid cosmetics.

Author: Karl