title: Stethoscopes with hearing aid use: Case studies.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Description for using stethoscopes adapted to hearing aids.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To describe the adaptation of HAs to stethoscopes used by 2 students in the health field with bilateral hearing impairment.
  
  
  METHODS
  Two subjects with hearing loss had their stethoscopes coupled to HAs because of the individual requirements of their professions (healthcare) to perform auscultation.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The improvement was measured in situ, and satisfaction was evaluated using a subjective questionnaire. The use of a stethoscope coupled to an HA allowed students with hearing loss to perform auscultation.
authors.affiliation: PhD in Communication Disorders at HRAC/USP. Professor, Department of Speech Pathology FOB / USP.
authors.forename: Regina Tangerino de Souza
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Jacob
authors.affiliation: PhD student in Communication Disorders at HRAC/USP. Speech Therapist, Hearing Health Division of HRAC / USP.
authors.forename: Ticiana Cristina de Souza
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Zambonato
authors.affiliation: PhD in Communication Disorders at HRAC/USP. Professor, Department of Speech Pathology FOB / USP.
authors.forename: Maria Fernanda Capoani Garcia
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Mondelli
keywords: Hearing Aids; Hearing Loss; Stethoscopes