Survey of audiology : fundamentals for audiologists and health professionals / David A. DeBonis, Constance L. Donohue.
| Author/creator | DeBonis, David A. author. |
| Other author | Donohue, Constance L., author. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | Third edition. |
| Publication | Thorofare, NJ : SLACK Incorporated, [2020] |
| Description | 1 online resource (xvi, 390 pages) : illustrations |
| Supplemental Content | Direct link to eBook |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Audiology as a scientific, collaborative, and humanistic discipline -- Acoustics of sound and preliminary clinical application -- Anatomy and physiology of the auditory system -- Pure tone testing -- Speech audiometry -- Physiological assessment of the auditory system -- Disorders of the auditory system -- Diagnostic audiology with children: behavioral methods -- Assessment and management of special populations -- (Central) auditory processing disorders in school-age children -- Screening -- Helping individuals with hearing loss. |
| Abstract | "In this Third Edition, updates have been made to include the latest information on the most current topics in audiology, including cognition and hearing loss, pharmacology, central auditory processing disorders, wireless technology, hearing aid accessibility, tinnitus, genetics and biotechnology, and noise exposure. With its extensive glossary, numerous case examples, chapter abstracts, learning objectives, and questions for discussion, Survey of Audiology is designed to support learning and reinforce key points in every way. The text also works to integrate the humanistic aspects of audiology with the scientific ones into holistic discussions of assessment and intervention. Through this approach, students will learn to always remember that there is a person behind each set of symptoms"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Source of description | Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on January 30, 2020). |
| Issued in other form | Print version: DeBonis, David A. Survey of audiology. Third edition. Thorofare, NJ : SLACK Incorporated, 2019 9781630915032 |
| LCCN | 2019018222 |
| ISBN | 9781630915056 electronic book |
| ISBN | 163091505X electronic book |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |