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Noise-Induced Hearing Disability… So What?

Noise-Induced Hearing Disability… So What?. Problems perceiving auditory warnings Problems localizing sound sources Problems understanding verbal communications Increased task demands…accidents? Restrictions on social interaction…phone, meetings, camaraderie, etc.

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Noise-Induced Hearing Disability… So What?

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  1. Noise-Induced Hearing Disability… So What? • Problems perceiving auditory warnings • Problems localizing sound sources • Problems understanding verbal communications • Increased task demands…accidents? • Restrictions on social interaction…phone, meetings, camaraderie, etc...

  2. Impairment vs. Disability vs. Handicap • Impairment: a medical condition that affects one’s normal abilities (i.e.understand speech). • Disability: actual or presumed reduction in the ability to remain employed at full wages. Degree of disability determines compensation paid. • Handicap: a less exact term, often used to imply a person’s ability to understand speech under everyday circumstances considering the hearing loss in BOTH ears.

  3. Results…. • Stigma by peers (real and/or perceived) • Restricted social participation • Reduced autonomy • Negative self-image • Diminished quality of life

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