Aural rehabilitation in noise induced hearing loss
Northern, J.L.; Zarnoch, J.M.
Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America 12(3): 693-703
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-6665 PMID: 471512 Document Number: 141612
The patient with noise induced hearing loss presents complex aural rehabilitative problems. Such patients are not generally good candidates for "traditional" aural rehabilitation involving speech reading therapy and auditory training. Instead aural rehabilitation efforts involve individual evaluation of the communication handicap, non-medical relief for tinnitus, possible hearing aid use with carefully selected amplification and earmold, and counseling on hearing and listening.