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Hearing aid use among Veterans with hearing loss and Veterans with normal audiometric thresholds due to self-perceived listening difficulties

Abstract: PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare hearing aid use in a group of veterans with hearing loss and a group of veterans without measured hearing loss who …

Psychometric evaluation of the tinnitus severity short form measure in Veterans and civilians

Abstract: PURPOSE: Tinnitus is the perception of sound that cannot be attributed to an external source, which can be distressing. There are several measures of tinnitus distress …

Veterans Integrated Service Network 19 hub-and-spoke model for asynchronous automated audiometry

Abstract: Purpose: In fiscal year 2020 (FY20), the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) initiated a pilot study to determine whether automated audiometry could be used in …

An audiology program to proactively manage inpatient Veterans with hearing loss

Abstract: Purpose: Effective communication is essential to optimize medical care, but patients and providers are poor at recognizing hearing difficulty. While hearing loss is …

Virtual progressive tinnitus management group care using VA Video Connect

Abstract: Purpose: This clinical study aimed to discuss the delivery and outcome of virtual group care for Veterans receiving progressive tinnitus management (PTM) services in the …

Evaluation of diagnostic measures in Veterans with self-perceived hearing handicap despite normal audiometric thresholds: A rapid scoping review

Abstract: PURPOSE: This rapid scoping review examined clinical test measure literature among veterans with self-perceived hearing handicap with normal audiometric threshold …

Remote cochlear implant services to improve Veteran outcomes

Abstract: Purpose: Cochlear implants (CIs) are an effective strategy for managing patients with hearing loss who derive limited benefit from other treatment options. Although the …

Functional consequences of tinnitus in military service members

Abstract: PURPOSE: Numerous individuals in the United States are bothered enough by tinnitus that it affects normal daily activities, including sleep and concentration. There is a …

Incidence and risk factors for tinnitus among military service members in the Millennium Cohort Study

Abstract: PURPOSE: Military personnel may be repeatedly exposed to high-noise environments that may increase tinnitus risk. Previous military research on tinnitus has often …

Incidence of self-reported bothersome tinnitus versus tinnitus diagnosis among U.S. Army Soldiers

Abstract: Purpose: U.S. Army Soldiers undergo annual audiometric surveillance to facilitate prevention of auditory injury. Soldiers are screened for bothersome tinnitus and …

Understanding tinnitus clinical care in the Veterans Health Administration and Department of Defense: Overview of survey results

Abstract: Purpose: In 2021, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and Department of Defense (DOD) Tinnitus Working Group conducted a survey of DOD and VHA clinicians to evaluate …

Comprehensive characterization of hearing loss and tinnitus in military-affiliated and non-military-affiliated individuals

Abstract: Purpose: Military-affiliated individuals (MIs) are at a higher risk of developing hearing loss and tinnitus. While these disorders are well-studied in MIs, their impact …