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Evaluation of a behavioral audiometry simulator for teaching visual reinforcement audiometry
J A Durham1, J W Thelin, R A Muenchen
1Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville 37996.
Journal of the American Academy of Audiology
|November 1, 1994
Summary
Behavioral audiometry simulator (BAS) training significantly improved audiology students' visual reinforcement audiometry (VRA) skills. Students who trained most on the simulator showed the greatest VRA performance gains with infants.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Pediatric audiology
- Hearing assessment
Background:
- Visual reinforcement audiometry (VRA) is crucial for infant hearing assessments.
- Limited experience can hinder audiology students' VRA proficiency.
- Objective training methods are needed to enhance practical skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of behavioral audiometry simulator (BAS) training on audiology students' VRA performance.
- To compare the VRA skill acquisition between students with and without BAS training.
Main Methods:
- Eight audiology students with minimal VRA experience participated.
- Four students received approximately 5 hours of BAS training.
- All students performed VRA on infants before and after training (for the trained group).
- Experienced audiologists rated student performance.
Main Results:
- The BAS-trained group showed significant improvement in VRA performance.
- The control group (no BAS training) did not show significant improvement.
- Greater improvement during simulator training correlated with greater VRA gains with infants.
Conclusions:
- Behavioral audiometry simulator training is an effective method for improving VRA skills in audiology students.
- Simulator training can bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in pediatric audiology.
- BAS training offers a promising avenue for enhancing the competency of future audiologists working with infants.