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An auditive protection for professional musicians.
Paula Emanuela Fernandes Cândido1, Eugenio Andrés Díaz Merino, Leila Amaral Gontijo
1Federal University of Santa Catarina, Technological Center. Department of Production Engineering and Systems, Coordination of the Post-Graduate Program in Production Engineering, Post Office Box 476, ZIP 88040-900 Florianópolis, SC, Brazil. paulinhaefc@hotmail.com
Musicians face hearing risks. In-ear hearing monitors may offer protection, reducing sound exposure by 25-40 dB, potentially preventing hearing loss in professional musicians.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Musicians' auditory channels are highly susceptible to damage from their profession.
- Hearing loss is a significant concern for professional musicians.
- There is a need to evaluate protective measures for musicians' hearing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of In-Ear Hearing Monitors (IEMs) in preventing hearing loss among musicians.
- To investigate a potential method for protecting professional musicians' hearing.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 10 musicians from a dance band in Santa Catarina.
- Data collection through questionnaires, audiometry, and technical analysis of IEMs.
- Analysis of participants' age (18-56 years) and professional experience (0.4-37 years).
Main Results:
- 40% of musicians had normal hearing in both ears.
- 40% exhibited sensorineural hearing loss in the left ear.
- 20% presented sensorineural hearing loss in both ears.
- IEMs provide sound reduction of 25-40 dB by blocking undesirable sounds.
Conclusions:
- In-Ear Hearing Monitors demonstrate potential as a protective measure for professional musicians.
- IEMs can significantly reduce sound exposure, mitigating the risk of hearing damage.
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