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Stethoscopes with hearing aid use: Case studies
Regina Tangerino de Souza Jacob1, Ticiana Cristina de Souza Zambonato2, Maria Fernanda Capoani Garcia Mondelli1
1PhD in Communication Disorders at HRAC/USP. Professor, Department of Speech Pathology FOB / USP.
Introduction:
Description for using stethoscopes adapted to hearing aids.
Aim:
To describe the adaptation of HAs to stethoscopes used by 2 students in the health field with bilateral hearing impairment.
Case Reports:
Two subjects with hearing loss had their stethoscopes coupled to HAs because of the individual requirements of their professions (healthcare) to perform auscultation.
Conclusion:
The improvement was measured in situ, and satisfaction was evaluated using a subjective questionnaire. The use of a stethoscope coupled to an HA allowed students with hearing loss to perform auscultation.
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