The influence of tinnitus and hearing loss on the functional status of military Service members and Veterans

Abstract: This study evaluated the influence of tinnitus and hearing loss on the functional status of military Service members and Veterans. Participants completed audiologic …

Protecting the hearing-impaired worker: speech understanding with electronic hearing protection devices

Abstract: In many military and civilian occupations, the use of a hearing protection device (HPD) is required while working in noisy environments. When a worker has a pre-existing …

Prevalence of Hearing Problems among Canadian Armed Forces Veterans: Life After Service Studies

Abstract: Introduction: Although hearing impairment is a known hazard of military service, there is limited prevalence data for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans. Using two …

What does the literature say about the needs of veterans in the areas of health?

Abstract: This paper reports on a systematic review undertaken in 2013 aimed at identifying evidence and dismissing some of the myths surrounding the needs of the veteran …

Lost Voices: A Royal British Legion Report on Hearing Problems among Service Personnel and Veterans

Summary: Legion research indicates that UK veterans under the age of 75 are about three and a half times more likely than the general population to report difficulty hearing. This …

Veterans' physical health

Abstract: How individuals age is affected by life experiences. What we know today about aging has been largely shaped by a generation who experienced the special circumstances of …