Aural rehabilitation.
Aural rehabilitation involves a complete evaluation of the communication deficits and needs of the hearing-impaired patient as well as the provision of counselling and therapy. This article describes listening-assistive devices, speech production, and audiovisual training. Issues related to educational placement and tinnitus also are reviewed.
Tyler
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Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City.
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Gantz
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D003054:Cochlear Implants; D012048:Correction of Hearing Impairment; D006310:Hearing Aids; D006801:Humans; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational; D013070:Speech Therapy