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Victoria Tepe1,2, Melissa Papesh3,4, Shoshannah Russell5,6
1Department of Defense Hearing Center of Excellence, JBSA Lackland, TX.
Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research : JSLHR
|March 13, 2020
Summary
Military service members and veterans face central auditory processing deficits due to exposures like blast and noise. Further research and tailored clinical strategies are crucial for effective assessment and care.
Area of Science:
- Auditory Neuroscience
- Military Medicine
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Military service members and veterans are increasingly recognized as being at risk for central auditory processing deficits.
- Exposure to blast, neurotrauma, hazardous noise, and ototoxicants are significant risk factors within the military population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To overview risk factors and comorbidities associated with central auditory processing deficits in military personnel.
- To address implications for clinical assessment and care of these deficits.
- To identify knowledge gaps requiring further research.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
- Studies focusing on risk factors, assessment, and care of central auditory processing deficits in service members and veterans were identified and analyzed.
- The current state of scientific understanding and knowledge gaps were assessed.
Main Results:
- Central auditory processing deficits are demonstrably associated with known military risk factors.
- Existing clinical best practices may not adequately account for the unique challenges faced by military personnel.
- There is a need for research to better characterize the mechanisms, sources of variance, and differential diagnosis of these deficits in this population.
Conclusions:
- Tailored assessment and rehabilitation strategies are necessary to address the specific challenges of military personnel.
- Investment in training and resources for Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense clinical staff is critical for effective patient care.
- Further research is essential to advance understanding and improve management of central auditory processing deficits in military service members and veterans.
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