Geriatric Audiology (eBook)

Barbara E. Weinstein (Herausgeber)

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2012 | 2. Auflage
376 Seiten
Thieme Publishers New York (Verlag)
978-1-63853-121-0 (ISBN)

Infos

Completely revised and updated, Geriatric Audiology, Second Edition is a unique handbook that provides audiologists, speech language pathologists, and doctoral students in audiology with evidence-based, clinical guidance on evaluating and treating hearing loss in older adults. Focusing solely on geriatric audiology, this new edition contains the latest information on the demographics of aging as well as the biological, sociological, and psychological factors that affect geriatric hearing loss and its ramifications. Key features:Includes a new chapter designed to help audiologists and speech language pathologists teach health care professionals about hearing loss diagnosis and managementEmphasizes patient-centered hearing health careContains updated chapters on hearing loss, pure tone and speech findings, hearing aids, and audiologist rehabilitation and counseling for geriatric patients, giving readers comprehensive information on important areas in the specialtyBased on Dr. Weinstein's extensive experience in geriatric audiology, this book is an invaluable resource for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and others involved in the care of elderly patients with hearing, speech, language, voice problems, and other communicative disorders.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 14.12.2012
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Geriatrie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► HNO-Heilkunde
• Schlagworte: audiology • Geriatric • Geriatric Audiology • voice problems • Weinstein
• ISBN-10: 1-63853-121-8 / 1638531218
• ISBN-13: 978-1-63853-121-0 / 9781638531210