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Reflex Activity

Reflex Activity

A reflex activity is an automatic, involuntary response to specific stimuli. It is a part of our survival mechanism, designed to protect us from potential harm. For example, when a bright light suddenly shines into our eyes, we instinctively close them or look away. This is a simple reflex activity orchestrated by the nervous system without conscious thought or effort.
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Johnna Stoup¹, Diana C Emanuel¹, Amanda Kozlowski¹

¹Department of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology, Towson University, MD.

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|November 10, 2022

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Audiologists infrequently use acoustic reflex threshold (ART) testing for all new patients, often prioritizing patient factors. When performed, ipsilateral ART testing is most common, with trends favoring 500-2000 Hz frequencies.

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Area of Science:

Audiology
Clinical Practice Patterns
Hearing Assessment

Background:

Acoustic reflex threshold (ART) testing is a component of audiological assessments.
Understanding current ART protocols and influencing factors is crucial for clinical practice and education.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate current audiology clinical practice patterns regarding ART protocols.
To identify factors influencing the decision to perform ART testing.
To explore considerations for mentoring Doctor of Audiology (AuD) students in ART testing.

Main Methods:

A mail-in paper survey was distributed to a random sample of 102 audiologists.
Participants provided demographic information, details on ART protocols, rationale for testing, and mentoring perspectives.
The sample represented diverse age, experience levels, and work settings.

Main Results:

100% of respondents perform ipsilateral ART testing when conducted; 75% perform contralateral testing.
Commonly used stimulus frequencies are 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz, with 56% also using 4000 Hz.
Patient-related factors are the primary drivers for performing or withholding ART tests; most supervisors encourage ART testing for students.

Conclusions:

Less than half of audiologists (43%) include ART testing for all new patients, indicating its ancillary role.
Ipsilateral testing, alone or combined with contralateral, is the prevalent method when ART is performed.
Current trends show sustained use of 500-2000 Hz and ipsilateral testing approaches.