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The text and reference of choice has become the most current backup volume for hearing professional and students with its exciting second edition. Current advances, such as application of digital signal processing, and the latest clinical assessment techniques are emphasized. In addition, a broad overview of clinical insights on technology advances and hearing instrument technology as they relate to those with hearing impairment is presented. TEXTBOOK

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A Historical Overview. Speech Perception and Hearing Aids. Hearing Aid Selection: An Overview. Earmold Acoustics and Technology. Principles of High-Fidelity Hearing Aid Amplification. The Many Faces of Compression. Use of Microphone Technology to Improve User Performance in Noise. Digital Signal Processing Instruments. Technical Considerations for Sound Field Audiometry. Sound Field Assessment: Hearing Aids and Related Issues. Principles and Clinical Utility of Hearing Aid Fitting Formulas. Ear Canal Resonances. Hearing Aid Measurements and Clinical Applications. Principles of Postfitting Rehabilitation. Acceptance, Benefit, and Satisfaction Measures of Hearing Aid User Attitudes. Inventories of Self-Assessment Measurements of Hearing Aid Outcome. Psychology of Individuals With Hearing Impairment. Considerations for Selecting and Fitting of Amplification for Geriatric Adults. Hearing Aid Amplification and Central Auditory Disorders. Assistive Technologies for the Hearing Impaired. Cochlear Implants. Legal and Ethical Considerations in Hearing Instrument Dispensing. Observations and Future Considerations. Index.

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