Aural rehabilitation

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 1991 Apr;24(2):429-45.

Abstract

Aural rehabilitation involves a complete evaluation of the communication deficits and needs of the hearing-impaired patient as well as the provision of counselling and therapy. This article describes listening-assistive devices, speech production, and audiovisual training. Issues related to educational placement and tinnitus also are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cochlear Implants*
  • Correction of Hearing Impairment*
  • Hearing Aids*
  • Humans
  • Rehabilitation, Vocational
  • Speech Therapy*