Maha Zaitoun

ORCID: 0000-0002-8834-5251
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Research Areas
  • Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
  • Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics
  • Noise Effects and Management
  • Radiology practices and education
  • AI in cancer detection
  • Radiation Dose and Imaging
  • Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
  • Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging
  • Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
  • Neuroscience and Music Perception
  • Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging
  • Hearing Impairment and Communication
  • Health and Well-being Studies
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
  • Healthcare Systems and Public Health
  • Subtitles and Audiovisual Media
  • Vestibular and auditory disorders
  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Language Development and Disorders
  • Infant Development and Preterm Care
  • Stuttering Research and Treatment
  • Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
  • Infection Control and Ventilation
  • Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
  • Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education

Jordan University of Science and Technology
2015-2024

Gulf Medical University
2024

Google (United States)
2022

King Abdullah University Hospital
2021

The University of Sydney
2015-2017

Artificial intelligence (AI) applications are rapidly advancing in the field of medical imaging. This study is aimed at investigating perception and knowledge radiographers towards artificial intelligence.

10.1155/2024/7001343 article EN cc-by International Journal of Biomedical Imaging 2024-03-08

Objectives To explore the difficulties and obstacles of hearing-technology users during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

10.1080/14992027.2021.1872806 article EN International Journal of Audiology 2021-02-16

This study aimed to investigate the current status of Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs) in paediatric CT across Jordan. The dose data for four main examinations (brain, chest, abdominopelvic, and abdomen pelvis (CAP)) hospitals imaging centres (n = 4) were measured. volume index (CTDI

10.1088/1361-6498/ab3ee2 article EN Journal of Radiological Protection 2019-08-30

Objective: This study aims to examine inter- and intra- reader variability in the ability estimate hearing threshold through interpretation of ABR waves infants. The investigation is based on a large random sample Australian audiologists. Study design: Sixty-one audiologists were presented with tracings from 15 infants under 12 weeks old. In order assess inter-rater variability, all cases twice same session. Audiologists asked nominate for each cases, purely their visual judgment waveforms,...

10.3109/21695717.2016.1110957 article EN Hearing Balance and Communication 2015-11-19

The aim of this study was to determine diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for cardiac computed tomography (CCT) in Jordan. Volume dose index (CTDIvol ) and dose-length product (DLP) were collected from 228 CCTs performed at seven Jordanian hospitals specialized CT. DRLs CT defined the 75th percentile CTDIvol DLP. DLP 30 successive each center except one (18 scans). centers calculated mixed retrospective prospective gated modes 47.74 milligray (mGy) 1035 mGy/cm, respectively. This...

10.1002/acm2.12711 article EN cc-by Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics 2019-08-30

10.1016/j.ijporl.2019.109845 article EN International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2019-12-24

Abstract Introduction One of the main factors that affect early diagnosis and intervention hearing loss is inadequate knowledge by health care workers. Ear, nose, throat (ENT) specialists are source information about its management in most developing countries, such as Jordan. Objective The purpose present study to explore level practice screening for children among ENT physicians Jordan an example providers countries Middle East. Methods This was a cross-sectional study, adapting...

10.1055/s-0040-1709112 article EN cc-by-nc-nd International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology 2020-04-29

This study investigated audiologists' knowledge of COVID-19 characteristics and infection control measures they followed during the pandemic. Moreover, it examined impact on audiology practice, audiologist's telehealth as an alternative.A web-based cross-sectional using a questionnaire consisting four sections.This engaged 164 audiologists practicing in Jordan Arab countries.Fever, cough, difficulty breathing, fatigue were identified by over 80% audiologists. Other symptoms less than half...

10.1080/14992027.2021.1897169 article EN International Journal of Audiology 2021-03-16

The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice physicians regarding hearing loss its management among children in Jordan as an example developing countries.The cross-sectional survey composed 18 questions was used fulfill study. population consisted 335 working Jordan, with different specialties. data were collected through site visits a variety health care facilities, well online version facilitate collection ensure participants' comfort.The majority (30.7%)...

10.1044/2022_aja-21-00038 article EN American Journal of Audiology 2022-05-09

Congenital hearing impairment is one of the principal issues that make distress to families especially those with a family history problems. Early detection can difference regarding cognitive, attention, learning, speech, and social emotional development babies. Otoacoustic test emission very common screening be used pick up early cases relieve stress. We tried evaluate factors may disrupt our results OAE test.A cross-sectional study included infants who were admitted nursery unit alone....

10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102236 article EN Annals of Medicine and Surgery 2021-03-27

Aim: This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of radiology professionals in Jordan regard breast cancer (BC) screening. Methods: An IRB approved, online-based was carried out Jordan. The participants were radiologists (n = 8) radiographers 64). Results: results showed that although 61.8% knowledgeable about BC prevention, only 65.7% 48) respondents performed self-examinations (BSE) on themselves, 28.7% 21) underwent clinical examination (CBE) 15.1% 5) either...

10.2217/bmt-2018-0014 article EN Breast Cancer Management 2018-08-01

<b>Introduction:</b> The knowledge and attitudes about genetic hearing loss are essential to prevent more incidences in societies. However, limited studies have compared the attitude toward technology between parents of normal impaired-hearing children.<br /> <b>Methods:</b> A descriptive, cross-sectional study was performed involving<b> </b>105 with one or children having a impairment 204 control hearing. Parents completed surveys designed...

10.29333/ejgm/13813 article EN Electronic Journal of General Medicine 2023-10-19

Congenital hearing loss is one of the important illnesses that affect newborns. Early diagnosis and treatment are a challenge for medical authorities in developing countries to improve children's functional, intellectual, emotional, social abilities. We aimed study prevalence congenital northern Jordan community identify factors could screening protocol.Prospective cross-sectional 1595 infants born our hospital underwent tests. Totally, 104 were tested NICU rest examined nursery room using...

10.4103/ijpvm.ijpvm_383_20 article EN cc-by-nc-sa International Journal of Preventive Medicine 2021-01-01

Purpose This study assesses the impact of patient clinical history on audiologists' performance when interpreting auditory brainstem response (ABR) results. Method Fourteen accuracy in estimating hearing threshold for 16 infants through interpretation ABR traces was compared 2 occasions at least 5 months apart. On 1st occasion, were presented to audiologists with no information except age child. 2nd given a full cases. Results The addition had statistically significant sensitivity,...

10.1044/2016_jslhr-h-15-0405 article EN Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research 2017-03-01

(2020). Adaptation of the Arabic versions Hearing Handicap Inventory for adults and elderly with permanent sensorineural hearing loss. International Journal Audiology: Vol. 59, No. 11, pp. 818-822.

10.1080/14992027.2020.1767809 article EN International Journal of Audiology 2020-05-29

To explore the benefits of invoking unconscious sentiment to improve treatment stuttering and misarticulation.This cross-sectional study 80 participants with speech issues (44 patients misarticulation 36 stuttering) who underwent comprehensive hearing evaluations confirm diagnose difficulties. Speech language pathologists then calculated either percentage correctly pronounce sounds in cases or severity index-4 scores following use therapeutic stimuli recorded familiar non-familiar voices...

10.15537/smj.2021.42.12.20200724 article EN Saudi Medical Journal 2021-12-01

This study aims to monitor diagnostic accuracy amongst Jordanian mammography readers and identify parameters linked higher levels of performance. In this study, we have used the Breast Screen Reader Assessment Strategy (BREAST) platform facilitate 27 radiologists in reading a case set 60 digital mammograms, 20 which included cancers. Each consisted four standard cranio-caudal (CC) medio-lateral oblique (MLO) projections. All were registered read mammograms at their workplace by Ministry...

10.4236/ojmi.2018.83006 article EN Open Journal of Medical Imaging 2018-01-01

Aim: To investigate how breast radiologists from Jordan and Australia differ in accuracy when examining the set of test screening cases. Materials & methods: A total 27 Jordanian 115 Australian were requested to read 60 mammographic images indicate location any perceived lesion record a confidence level ranging 1 5. Jackknife alternative free-response receiver operating characteristic, sensitivity specificity calculated compared for both readers. Results: readers achieved significantly...

10.2217/bmt-2018-0021 article EN Breast Cancer Management 2019-10-18

Hearing loss is an important disorder affecting newborns admitted to NICU. A national hearing screening program using otoacoustic emission testing essential tool identify early in neonates, enabling intervention avoid further challenges of pediatric deafness. On the other hand, a delay auditory pathway maturation preterm babies compared term has already been suggested literature. Taking this information into account, paper, we aim best time perform NICU infant tests.We study clinical factors...

10.2174/1573396317666211129092341 article EN Current Pediatric Reviews 2021-11-30
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