Binaural Interference: A Guide for Audiologists 1st Edition

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• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1635500761
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1635500769
• Author: James Jerger (Author), Carol A. Silverman (Author)

Binaural interference occurs when the speech input to one ear interferes with the input to the other ear during binaural stimulation. The first report on binaural interference twenty-five years ago demonstrated that some individuals, particularly older individuals, perform less well with binaural than monaural stimulation. Binaural interference is relevant to every audiologist because it may impact the successful use of binaural hearing aids. This exciting new book, written by two highly respected audiologists, first traces the history of research into binaural interference, then reviews the evidence, both direct and indirect, supporting its reality. This is followed by a discussion of the possible causes of the phenomenon, and in-depth analysis of four illustrative cases.

Table contents:

Chapter 1. A Brief History of Binaural Interference
Vern O. Knudsen
Group Studies
Case Reports
Mirabile Dictu-Knudsen Redux
Summary

Chapter 2. Indirect Evidence of Binaural Interference
Simulating the Effects of Asymmetric Signal Degradation
Retrospective Surveys
Field Trials
Summary

Chapter 3. Possible Causes of Binaural Interference
The Wiring Diagram of the Auditory System
Possible Sources of Binaural Interference
Prolonged Unilateral Deprivation
Age-Related Changes in Interhemispheric Transfer via the Corpus Callosum
Interaural Pitch Mismatch and Binaural Fusion Due to Hearing Loss
Summary

Chapter 4. Illustrative Cases
Case Reports
Case #1: Elderly-Gradual Onset of Hearing Loss
Case #2: Elderly-Left-Sided Cerebrovascular Insult
Case #3: Elderly-Gradual Onset of Mild Hearing Loss
Case #4: Elderly-Gradual Onset of Hearing Loss Following Aspirin Therapy
Summary

Chapter 5. Clinical Evaluation of Binaural Interference
Previous History of Testing for Binaural Interference
Configuration of Test Chamber
A Two-Stage Approach
Screening
Follow-Up Testing
History
Some Issues Relating to Testing with Hearing Aids
Summary

Chapter 6. Future Directions
What Is the Best Way to Measure Binaural Advantage?
Importance of Directionality
Cued Listening
In Search of a Pitch Mismatch and Abnormal Binaural Fusion
Summary

Chapter 7. Overview
Lessons Learned
Summary of the Book
Screening Protocol
Follow-Up Protocol if Screening Is Failed

Title tag:

1. Binaural Interference Explained for Audiologists – First Edition Guide
2. Mastering Binaural Interference: Audiologist’s Guidebook 1st Edition
3. Understanding Binaural Interference: Comprehensive Guide for Audiologists – 1st Ed