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Now days Because of menatal stress lack of physical exercise and lack of time due work  most of the people affect of many kinds of disorders   because of this we have to need regular exercise  and yoga  to overcome this and be healthy by physicaly and mentaly Yoga offers numerous benefits for both the mind and body. Here are some of the key benefits of practicing yoga: Physical Fitness:  Yoga improves strength, flexibility, balance, and stamina. It helps tone the muscles and increases overall physical fitness. Regular practice can lead to improved posture and alignment. Stress Reduction:  Yoga incorporates breathing exercises and meditation, which can help calm the mind and reduce stress levels. It promotes relaxation and provides a sense of inner peace. Mental Clarity:  The combination of physical movement, breath control, and mindfulness in yoga can enhance mental clarity, focus, and concentration. It can also improve memory and cogni...
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What is Audiology & Role of Audiologist : An Overview

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AUDIOLOGY:-                                            

Audiology  means Audio stand for Hearing and Logy stand for study  means Audiology is the science of hearing or study of Hearing OR Audiology is the clinical profession that deal with hearing and balance disorder OR  Audiology is the scientific study of normal and abnormal audition and related Area in the broadest sense.       

                  

AUDIOLOGIST:-                             

 Audiologist is a practitioner of Audiology As a clinical  profession  'Audiologists are principally concerned with the Identification' Evaluation' and Management or patients with auditory and balance disorders As well As with prevention of hearing impairment .The scope of Audiological practice also includes such diverse area as the evaluation of the vestibular system' noise assessment and hearing conversation as well as the physiological monitoring of various Neurological function during surgical procedures                                                               

Role of Audiologist:-

Audiologists are health care professionals who use technology, creative problem solving, and social skills to identify and treat hearing, balance, tinnitus, and other auditory disorders. Audiologists help people with these disorders better communicate and connect with the world around them
  • Accountability to practice within an established professional code of ethics and scope of practice within federal, state, and institutional policies and regulations
  • Integrity to observe a professional manner regarding confidentiality with individuals, family members, and other service providers
  • Evidence-based practice to access, evaluate, and integrate science-supported evidence into clinical practice
  • Effective collaboration on interdisciplinary teams to provide person-centered care that aims to achieve optimal outcomes for the patient
  • Cultural competence and compassion to show care and concern for patients, encourage involvement of individuals and families in the plan of care, and understand the impact of cultural and linguistic variables
  • Professional duty to advocate for the rights of individuals who need audiologic services, participate in interprofessional teaming, and promote the value of audiologic services
  • Effective communication skills that include using multiple forms of communication, and communicating on behalf of patients as a referral agent or as part of an interprofessional collaborative team

Knowledge and Skills for Clinical Practice

Assessment and Identification

  • Identify, test, diagnose, and manage disorders of human hearing, balance, and tinnitus; interpret test results of behavioral and objective measures
  • Counsel patients about hearing health and the possible need for treatment/management
  • Assess the candidacy of persons with hearing loss for hearing aids and cochlear implants and provide fitting, programming, and audiologic rehabilitation to ensure the best possible outcomes 
  • Supervise and conduct newborn hearing screening programs
  • Evaluate and manage children and adults with central auditory processing disorders 
  • Screen speech-language, the use of sign language, and other factors affecting communication function for the purposes of audiologic evaluation and/or initial identification of individuals with other communication disorders

Management and Treatment

  • Perform otoscopic examination of ear canals and ear drum, manage the removal of excessive cerumen, and make ear impressions
  • Recommend and provide hearing aid selection, fitting, and programming
  • Recommend and provide hearing assistive technology systems (HATS) 
  • Recommend and provide audiologic rehabilitation—including speech reading, communication management, language development, and auditory skill development 
  • Perform assessment and nonmedical management of tinnitus
  • Counsel and educate patients and families/caregivers on the psychosocial adjustments of hearing loss

Prevention and Education

  • Collaborate with educators regarding communication management, educational implications of hearing loss, educational programming, classroom acoustics, and large-area amplification systems for children with hearing loss 
  • Educate the public on the prevention of hearing loss, tinnitus, and falls
  • Consult about accessibility for persons with hearing loss in public and private buildings, programs, and services 
  • Implement and/or coordinate community, school-based, or occupational hearing screening and conservation programs 
  • Participate in the development of professional and technical standards 
  • Demonstrate the value of audiologic services by measuring functional outcomes, consumer satisfaction, and effectiveness of treatment
  • Supervise audiology assistants who provide support functions to the practice of audiology

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