Hearing Conservation

Many examples of audiometric data, that enhance understanding of all types of hearing impairment, test procedures, and
standard threshold shift calculations


Protocols for comprehensive audiological, tinnitus, and auditory processing evaluations


Clinical pathways and follow-up action steps when a standard threshold shift is confirmed, including decisions about
worker compensation in occupational settings


Assessment of the effectiveness of a wide range of hearing conservation programs and correction of deficiencies, along
with training, educational, and motivational techniques


The most current information about hearing protection and enhancement devices, related regulations, selection and
fitting, and training workers in how to use them for optimal results


A set of discussion questions at the end of each chapter that stimulate review and classroom dialogue

Comprehensive in scope, easily accessible, and useful to both clinicians and investigators,Hearing Conservation: In
Occupational, Recreational, Education, and Home Settings is essential for audiologists, occupational hearing
conservationists, otolaryngologists, internists, occupational nurses, noise control engineers, and any other
practitioner who plays a role in developing, implementing, and maintaining hearing conservation measures. It is also an
excellent text for graduate level audiology courses in hearing conservation.