Introduction to Audiology - Couverture souple

Martin, Frederick N.; Clark, John Greer

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0205366414 ISBN 13 : 9780205366415

Editeur : Pearson, 2002

Synopsis

This is the leading text for the introduction to hearing and hearing disorders course required of all SLP/A majors.

Introduction to Audiology, Eighth Edition, provides in-depth coverage of the physics of sound, anatomy, and physiology of the auditory system; causes and treatment of hearing disorders; and relevant diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. It emphasizes the proper evaluation of hearing disorders and the treatment avenues available for these disorders. The accompanying CD-ROM features an extensive literature section with useful forms, addresses of organizations, publishers, lists of books of special interest, and much more.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

Interactive Companion Website Available Online! This highly valuable accompaniment to the text is a proven resource for both students and those taking comprehensive national examinations. Containing both visual and auditory examples, the Companion Website is divided into several sections including: -   Anatomical diagrams                                    -   Assessments                        -   Simulated hearing losses                               -   Hearing test instructions -   Ethics/scope of practice                                -   Clinical demonstrations -   Case studies (acoustic neuroma,      auditory lesion, etc.)   And much more! A one-stop enhancement for content mastery.

Now in its eleventh edition, Introduction to Audiology has been thoroughly revised to reflect new research and to expand its coverage of numerous topics, while retaining its original dedication to the proper evaluation and treatment of hearing and balance disorders. Through well-organized modules, which enable instructors to customize the order in which they assign chapters, this new edition contains coverage of the physics of sound, the anatomy of the auditory system, the causes and treatment of hearing and balance disorders, and the relevant diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for these disorders.

 

Introduction to Audiology not only presents students with a comprehensive and well-organized look at hearing issues, it also gives readers a number of vital tools to help them better understand, retain, and analyze the material. A number of in-text pedagogical tools, paired with an interactive Companion Website of case studies, demonstrations, and self-assessments, make this introduction to hearing and balance disorders truly unique.

 

New to This Edition:

• An entire chapter on clinical masking procedures has been added to this edition.
• Assess as You Progress features place questions in the margins throughout the text with the answers located at the bottoms of the pages so that readers can test their knowledge of new information as they read.
• Website references are listed at the end of most chapters, offering students the opportunity to explore topics in further detail.
• Evolving Case Studies features have been expanded so that readers can easily follow select disorders chapter by chapter through diagnosis and recommended treatment. This feature is designed to enhance students' understanding of comprehensive patient management from case history through discharge.
• Two new videos along with an updated and expanded Professional Resource section have been added to the new Companion Website.
• Various sections have been expanded to increase student comprehension, including management of auditory processing disorders, the role of the audiologist in vestibular management, and the role of the audiologist in the counseling process.

Quatrième de couverture

“This is an extraordinarily excellent text, well deserved to be the most widely used text in courses in diagnostic audiology in the U.S.”

–Maurice H. Miller, New York University

 

The best-selling text for the foundational course in audiology, Introduction to Audiology, is now in its Tenth Edition.  This edition provides in-depth coverage of the physics of sound, anatomy, and physiology of the auditory system; causes and treatment of hearing and balance disorders; and relevant diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. It emphasizes the proper evaluation of hearing disorders and the treatment avenues available for these disorders. The accompanying CD-ROM features a variety of video vignettes depicting clinical topics, a series of clinical case studies to examine students' abilities to synthesize diagnostic findings and develop cogent management recommendations, multiple format interactive exercises for students to evaluate their comprehension of information, printable clinical forms, and much more.

 

New to the Tenth Edition: 

• NEW "Evolving Case Studies" feature follows select disorders through diagnosis and recommended treatment paralleling students' mastery of key concepts.  This new addition to the pedagogy will enhance students' understanding of comprehensive patient management from case history through discharge.
• NEW updated discussions in the important areas of amplification and infant hearing.
• NEW expansion and clarification of clinical masking procedures.
• NEW discussion of recent developments in the management of auditory processing disorders.
• NEW section on the role of the audiologist in vestibular management, as well as more on audiologic counseling.

 

STUDENT SUPPLEMENTS:

(INCLUDE COVER IMAGE) Elements of Audiology: A Learning Aid with Case Studies by Fredrick N. Martin and John Greer Clark ISBN-10: 0-205-48696-7  / ISBN-13: 978-0-205-48696-0

Get feedback on how well you know introductory audiology subject matter before you take the exam!  This review manual includes a brief overview of 20 different topics, 18 case studiesthat offer practical experience in interpreting patient histories and audiometric findings, and multiple choice, matching and other styles of questions to enhance your understanding of the fundamentals of audiology.  Order a copy online today at www.mypearsonstore.com!

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0205366414
• ISBN 13: 9780205366415
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 462
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible