Otoacoustic Emissions: Principles, Procedures, and Protocols (Core Clinical Concepts in Audiology) - Softcover

Dhar, Sumitrajit, Ph.D.; Hall, James W., III, Ph.D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1597563420 ISBN 13: 9781597563420

Publisher: Plural Pub Inc, 2011

Synopsis

Otoacoustic emissions now play an important role in hearing screening and the clinical assessment of children and adults. However, a new wave of evidence is challenging our fundamental understanding regarding OAE sources and mechanisms. Similarly, just as we have settled on methods and protocols for clinical uses of otoacoustic emissions, ongoing research suggests new opportunities for evidence-based clinical applications. In Otoacoustic Emissions: Principles, Procedures, and Protocols, Drs. Dhar and Hall have collected the latest information on OAEs from basic research to clinical applications. The book is concise, but comprehensive, and covers the essentials of the subject from innovative and up-to-date perspectives. The material covered in the book is appropriate for intermediate and advanced students, and ideal for practitioners. With a consistent focus on practical information needed by the clinical audiologist, and a eye to future developments, authors Dhar and Hall systematically raise and answer questions necessary for a thorough understanding of OAEs, and an appreciation of their clinical value.

About this title

About the Author:

Sumitrajit (Sumit) Dhar has studied Audiology and Hearing Science at the Mumbai University (India), Utah State University, and Purdue University. At Purdue, Sumit completed his Ph.D. in 2001 under the tutelage of Professors Glenis Long and Arnold Tubis. Between 1992 and 2000, Sumit has held several clinical positions as audiologist, audiology-supervisor, and clinic manager. His first academic appointment was at Indiana University, Bloomington.

James W. Hall III received his PhD in audiology from Baylor College of Medicine under the direction of Dr. James Jerger. Since then, he has held clinical and academic audiology positions at major university medical schools. Dr. Hall is now Clinical Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Communicative Disorders at the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he maintains a clinical practice and is an instructor in the Doctor of Audiology on-site and distance learning programs. Dr. Hall s main research interests are auditory neurophysiology, auditory processing disorders, early identification of hearing loss in infants, and tinnitus/hyperacusis. Dr. Hall lectures internationally on these topics.

Review:

This book offers students and practicing audiologists a comprehensive introduction to the fascinating subject of otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) and their applications. Most other books on OAE (and there are very few) tend to load their text with highly technical research material that can deter the entry level reader, not that this book avoids the essential technicalities, but it gets the level and balance about right...The text is an easy read...liberally illustrated with explanatory diagrams, graphs and large screen prints from actual OAE instruments, all in monochrome...Hall is a hugely experienced and productive educator in the auditory field and Dhar is a real enthusiast for otoacoustic emissions, actively engages in a wide range of clinical and cutting-edge research on the topic. The combination has created the first authoritative entry level text on OAEs which will meet the needs of clinicians, students and instructors. I would give this book a score of 4.5 out of 5. --David Kemp, PhD, FRS, Emeritus Professor of Auditory Biophysics, Centre for Auditory Research, The UCL Ear Institute, London, ENT & Audioloy News (July/August 2013)

About this edition

• Publisher: Plural Pub Inc
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1597563420
• ISBN 13: 9781597563420
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 230