Tinnitus Stepped-Care by James A. Henry, PhD, introduces a standardized, step-wise clinical framework that brings consistency to tinnitus care while allowing clinicians to continue using their preferred, evidence-based treatment approaches.
Plural says that the comprehensive content of the Learning Manual encompasses the breadth of audiologic evaluation, including history taking and patient communication, ear canal assessment and management, immittance, pure-tone testing, masking, speech audiometry, otoacoustic emissions, patient counseling, and report writing.
This month, Starkey Chief Audiology Officer Dr Sara Burdak and Dr Gyl Kasewurm kicked off the series with an interactive virtual workshop, called “Maintaining the Joy in the Journey.”
Should you try to compete on price, focus on a specific audiological niche like pediatrics or implants, or differentiate your practice by creating a unique patient experience? Longtime private practice audiologist, Robert Traynor, EdD, MBA, explains how to “avoid getting stuck in the middle” and instead develop a competitive strategy that is right for your hearing healthcare practice and right for your market.
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Authored by three ENTs and two audiologists, the new textbook offers “an easy-to-read and comprehensive overview of vestibular testing,” according to Plural Publishing.
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The manual includes audiogram examples on a varying level of complexity (basic, intermediate, and advanced), accompanied by official interpretations, matching the specific interpretation method recommended by the authors.
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While most private-practice owners spend their time working in their businesses, Dr Gyl highlights the importance of working on their businesses.
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The third edition of Brad Stach’s “Dictionary of Audiology” defines over 7,000 terms integral to the profession, practice, and science of audiology and covers both current and historical terms.
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About 130 intrepid audiologists registered for, and more than 50 participated in, the AudLifestyle fundraising event held during this year’s AAA Convention which raised $4000 for four Student of Academy of Audiology (SAA) Chapters.
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The 5K will take place on the Friday of the AAA Convention, March 29, 2019 from 6:30-8:00 am, and will start at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on 400 North High Street in Columbus, Ohio.
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The 5K will take place on the Friday of the AAA Convention, March 29, from 6:30-8:00 am, and will start at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on 400 North High Street in Columbus, Ohio.
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Paul R. Kileny, PhD, professor of Otolaryngology and director of Audiology and Electrophysiology at the University of Michigan, talks with Douglas Beck, AuD, about the area of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring, shares some “war stories” from the operating room, and provides information about his new book, “The Audiologist’s Handbook of Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring.”
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Douglas Beck, AuD, interviews Dr Searchfield who is one of the world’s leading experts on the cognitive processes involved in tinnitus perception and innovative technology for the management of hearing loss and tinnitus. Topics include the possible origins of tinnitus, tools for helping patients, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), internet-based CBT, and more.
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Practice owners need effective methods that consider current and potential global market risks, while reviewing and analyzing the market within a specific locale.
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To formulate any reasonable strategy for thriving in today’s hearing healthcare market, it is useful to understand where we are today, how we got here, and what might come in the future. Part 1 of this 2-part article offers a perspective about how industry consolidation has changed the hearing healthcare market and the current major trends that could influence the future strategies of an independent practice owner.
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The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) announced that Plural Publishing, which produces academic and clinical publications covering audiology and speech-language pathology, has become an ASHA Corporate Partner.
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The text covers emerging assessment and intervention strategies associated with hyperacusis, disorders of pitch perception, and other unusual processing deficits of the auditory system.
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Written by Todd Ricketts, Ruth Bentler, and Gus Mueller, the book is designed as an “A to Z” textbook. Topics include audiologic prefitting testing, needs assessment and treatment planning, hearing aid selection, verification, orientation and counseling, post-fitting follow-up, and real-world validation.
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