A5055441020- Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
- Hearing Impairment and Communication
- Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Noise Effects and Management
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
- Tactile and Sensory Interactions
- Language Development and Disorders
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Social and Demographic Issues in Germany
- Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
- Indoor and Outdoor Localization Technologies
- Vestibular and auditory disorders
- Head and Neck Anomalies
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Congenital Ear and Nasal Anomalies
- Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
- Speech and Audio Processing
- Glaucoma and retinal disorders
University of Miami
2013-2024
Miami Heart Research Institute
2021
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
2019-2021
American Academy of Audiology
2019
Johns Hopkins University
2018
Christ University
2018
Cochlear (United States)
2014-2016
Google (United States)
2014
To evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of olfactory or gustatory dysfunction in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients.
The purpose of the current study was to examine impact Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19) on allied health professionals work environment, access personal protective equipment (PPE) and COVID-19 testing, mental health. A 34-question survey developed distributed electronically through listservs professional organizations social media groups. total 921 responses from in a variety settings were analyzed. majority had medical-grade PPE agreed with their...
This study compared levels of social competence and language development in 74 young children with hearing loss 38 peers aged 2.5–5.3 years. was the first to examine relationship between oral using a dynamic systems framework without loss. We hypothesized that, due deficits language, who were deaf would display lower than their peers. Furthermore, age predict scores. Social measured general deaf-specific measure. Results showed that performed significantly worse on measure but better norms...
Cochlear implants (CIs) have been shown to be effective in improving auditory skills and speech language development. However, less is known about the long-term outcomes of CIs on educational functioning or quality life. To evaluate life adolescents over 13 years postimplantation. This longitudinal cohort study included 188 children with bilateral severe profound hearing loss from Childhood Development After Implantation (CDaCI) hospital-based CI programs; a 340 without nationally...
Objective The aims of this study were to 1) evaluate whether remote cochlear implant (CI) programming has comparable outcomes traditional in-person CI management, determine the effects on family burden and associated costs, demonstrate feasibility satisfaction by patients families for both adult pediatric populations. Study design Prospective one program. Patients intervention Adult with at least underwent via visits. Main outcome measures parameters (impedances, neural response telemetry,...
Purpose To evaluate joint engagement (JE) in age-matched children with and without hearing its relationship to oral language skills. Method Participants were 180 severe-to-profound loss prior cochlear implant surgery, 96 normal hearing; all parents hearing. JE was evaluated a 10-minute videotaped free play task parents. Engagement states ranged from the lowest (unengaged) highest level (symbol-infused coordinated). Standardized measures administered. Results Multivariate analyses conducted...
To make longitudinal comparisons of intelligence quotient (IQ) in children with cochlear implants (CIs) and typical hearing peers from early development to the school-age period. Children additional comorbidities CIs were also evaluated. estimate impact socioeconomic status oral language on cognitive performance.
In the largest, longitudinal study of young, deaf children before and three years after cochlear implantation, we compared symbolic play novel noun learning to age-matched hearing peers. Participants were 180 from six implant centers 96 children. Symbolic was measured during five minutes videotaped, structured solitary play. Play coded as "symbolic" if child used substitution (e.g., a wooden block bed). Novel in 10 trials using object distractor. Cochlear vs. normal delayed their use play,...
Severe to profound hearing loss is associated with worse health-related quality of life (HRQoL), reflecting the wide-ranging effects deafness on spoken language, cognition, and social/behavioral development. However, there are currently no cochlear implant (CI)-specific HRQoL measures that were developed using Food Drug Administration Guidance patient-reported outcomes. This study first instruments (CI-QoL) for children CIs, ages 6 12, a parent-proxy measure this age group.Two phases...
Objective: This study evaluated associations among parenting stress, self-efficacy, and involvement in relation to spoken language outcomes young children 3 years following cochlear implantation. Study Design: Cross-sectional. Setting: Six university tertiary medical centers. Patients: One hundred sixty-four with bilateral, severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss who had of experience a CI; substantial cognitive impairments were excluded from the study. Main Outcome Measures(s): Family...
To develop and implement a universal screening protocol for depression anxiety in adolescents serviced an otology audiology practice to estimate the prevalence of with hearing loss, while also comparing rates by degree loss type device used.Cross-sectional.University tertiary medical center.One hundred four 12- 18-years-old who attended clinic large metropolitan hospital southeastern United States.(s): Depression (PHQ-8), (GAD-7), utilized.Twenty-five percent scored above clinical cutoff on...
Objective: To evaluate the longitudinal effects of cochlear implantation (CIs) on young, deaf children's social competence over 5 years implant use and compare their skills to those same-aged, hearing peers. Study Design: Prospective, between- within-subjects design, with assessments completed 3 times years. Setting: This study was conducted at 6 centers two preschools that enrolled both CI children. Patients: Parents 132 children CIs 67 age-matched controls measures. Children were between 9...
Objectives: To review the current state of knowledge about influence specific genetic mutations that cause sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) on cochlear implant (CI) functional outcomes, and how this may be integrated into clinical practice. A multistep sequential population-based algorithm suitable for identification congenital SNHL before CI placement is also examined. Data Sources, Study Selection: was performed English literature from 2000 to 2019 using PubMed regarding outcomes use...
Objectives: Severe to profound hearing loss is associated with communication, social, and behavioral difficulties that have been linked worse health-related quality of life (HRQoL) compared individuals normal hearing. HRQoL has identified as an important health outcome measures functional ability, particularly for chronic conditions disabilities. The current study developed the QoL-cochlear implant (CI) early childhood adolescents using recommended Food Drug Administration European Medicines...
The aims of this study were to examine vocabulary scores 5-year-old children who are deaf or hard hearing (DHH), as well the impact early enrollment in specialized intervention on outcomes. Receptive and expressive analyzed for 342 five-year-old DHH enrolled listening spoken language programs. Regression analyses utilized effects age at Overall, participants achieved within normal test limits receptive measures vocabulary. Children prior 28 months had better skills 5 years old. findings...
Abstract Objective: Evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of olfactory or gustatory dysfunction in COVID-19 patients Study Design: Multicenter Case Series Setting: 5 tertiary care hospitals (3 China, 1 France, Germany) Subjects Methods: 394 PCR confirmed positive were screened, those with included. Data including demographics, severity, patient outcome, incidence degree and/or collected analyzed. The Questionnaire Olfactory Disorders (QOD) Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) used to quantify...
Children with hearing loss (HL) are at increased risk of developing externalizing behavior problems (e.g., hyperactivity, attention problems). These can lead to cascading effects on children's overall development. However, few studies have identified evidence-based interventions for this population.A 6-year-old boy bilateral HL presented the clinic significant behavioral challenges. challenges fatigued quickly, poor attention, and hyperactivity) were affecting reliability audiological...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact and exposure COVID-19 on parent mental health (e.g., depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for parents children with hearing loss. survey distributed via an electronic families subscribed a pediatric program listserv as part university medical center. Fifty-five percent reported elevated symptoms while 16% scored in clinically significant range depression. In addition, 20% PTSD. Liner regressions found that predicted...
The objective of this study was to obtain an understanding audiologists' knowledge Spanish speech perception materials for the paediatric hearing loss population.
The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a cochlear implant (CI)-specific parenting stress measure using the FDA Guidance on Patient-Reported Outcomes (2009).The development psychometric validation Parenting Stress-CI module for both Early Childhood (EC; 0-5 years) School-Age (SA; 6-12 versions are reported in article. Instrument consisted qualitative interviews with parents children CIs (EC: N = 19; SA: 21), content analysis, item development, cognitive testing instrument....