Search for dissertations about: "bilateral hearing aids"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words bilateral hearing aids.

  2. 1. Bilateral hearing aids for bilaterally hearing-impaired persons : always the best choice?

    Author : Susanne Köbler; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : bilateral hearing aids; binaural hearing; speech-in-noise; dichotic tests; binaural masking level difference;

    Abstract : The most logical solution if a person has a hearing impairment on both ears, seems to be bilateral bearing aid amplification in both ears. Numerous studies have shown the advantages of this fitting strategy. However, there were always some individuals not benefiting from bilateral hearing aids; until recently a neglected group of persons. READ MORE

  4. 2. Bone anchored hearing aids 'BAHAs' in children

    Author : Claudia Priwin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : BAHA; conductive hearing loss; unilateral hearing loss; children; audiometry; sound localization; speech audiometry; self-assessment; questionnaire; craniofacial abnormalities;

    Abstract : BACKGROUND: The technique for applying bone-anchored hearing aids (BAHAs) by the use of osseointegration is today widely established for both adults and children. The BAHA concept is suitable for patients with recurrent ear infections or car malformations who cannot use conventional hearing aids, which are placed altogether or partially in the ear canal. READ MORE

  5. 3. Tinnitus in Patients with Sensorineural Hearing Loss : Management and Quality of Life

    Author : Reza Zarenoe; Torbjörn Ledin; Tomas Lunner; Hans Larsen; Linköpings universitet; []
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    Abstract : Approximately 15 % of Swedish people experience tinnitus, but only 2.4 % of them experience severe problems. Treatment modalities for tinnitus are varied, but the most common treatment model is counselling. READ MORE

  6. 4. Bilateral cochlear implants in children : clinical and methodological studies

    Author : Filip Asp; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : A cochlear implant (CI) restores functional hearing in individuals with bilateral severe- to-profound sensorineural hearing loss. Despite hearing loss in both ears, CIs are usually provided unilaterally, excluding the alleged benefits associated with bilateral auditory stimulation. READ MORE

  7. 5. Transmission of bone conducted sound in the human skull based on vibration and perceptual measures

    Author : Måns Eeg-Olofsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Bone conducted sound; Cochlear vibration; Hearing perception; Bone conduction implant;

    Abstract : For patients who are rehabilitated with bone conduction (BC) hearing aids, the position on the skull of the hearing aid is critical for the perception of the sound. The aim of this work was to describe the vibration of the cochlea from BC sound stimulation at different positions on the skull. READ MORE