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Article ; Online: One year on: an updated systematic review of SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 and audio-vestibular symptoms.

Almufarrij, Ibrahim / Munro, Kevin J

2021 Volume 60, Issue 12, Page(s) 935–945

Abstract: Objective: The aim was to systematically review the literature to December 2020, in order to provide a timely summary of evidence on SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 and audio-vestibular symptoms.: Design: The protocol was registered in the International ... ...

Abstract	Objective: The aim was to systematically review the literature to December 2020, in order to provide a timely summary of evidence on SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 and audio-vestibular symptoms. Design: The protocol was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews. The methods were developed in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines. Risk of bias was assessed using the National Institutes of Heath quality assessment tools. Study sample: After rejecting 850 records, 28 case reports/series and 28 cross-sectional studies met the inclusion criteria. Results: There are multiple reports of hearing loss (e.g. sudden sensorineural), tinnitus and rotatory vertigo in adults having a wide range of COVID-19 symptom severity. The pooled estimate of prevalence based primarily on retrospective recall of symptoms, was 7.6% (CI: 2.5-15.1), 14.8% (CI: 6.3-26.1) and 7.2% (CI: 0.01-26.4), for hearing loss, tinnitus and rotatory vertigo, respectively. However, these could be an over-estimate because it was not always clear that studies report a change in symptom. Conclusion: There are multiple reports of audio-vestibular symptoms associated with COVID-19. However, there is a dearth of high-quality studies comparing COVID-19 cases and controls. Review registration: Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO); registration number CRD42020227038).
MeSH term(s)	Adult ; COVID-19 ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Humans ; Retrospective Studies ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Vertigo/diagnosis ; Vertigo/epidemiology
Language	English
Publishing date	2021-03-22
Publishing country	England
Document type	Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Systematic Review
ZDB-ID	2073098-6
ISSN	1708-8186 ; 1499-2027
ISSN (online)	1708-8186
ISSN	1499-2027
DOI	10.1080/14992027.2021.1896793
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Article ; Online: Do we need audiogram-based prescriptions? A systematic review.

Almufarrij, Ibrahim / Dillon, Harvey / Munro, Kevin J

International journal of audiology

2022 Volume 62, Issue 6, Page(s) 500–511

Abstract: Objective: Hearing aids are typically programmed using the individual's audiometric thresholds and verified using real-ear measures. Developments in technology have resulted in a new category of direct-to-consumer devices, which are not necessarily ... ...

Abstract	Objective: Hearing aids are typically programmed using the individual's audiometric thresholds and verified using real-ear measures. Developments in technology have resulted in a new category of direct-to-consumer devices, which are not necessarily programmed using the individual's audiometric thresholds. This review aimed to identify whether programming hearing aids using the individual's validated audiogram-based prescription, and verified using real-ear measures, results in better outcomes for adults with hearing loss. Design: The review was registered in PROSPERO and reported in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Study sample: After screening more than 1370 records, seven experimental studies met the eligibility criteria. Results: Studies were categorised under three methods of fitting: (i) comparative fitting evaluating different settings based on the beliefs of the audiologist; (ii) client choice of preset responses; and (iii) self-fit by adjustment. The findings suggest that using a prescription based on the individual's audiogram improves outcomes relative to the comparative and client choice fitting approaches. Self-adjustment during daily use may produce equivalent (or better) outcomes than an audiogram-based prescription. The quality of evidence for the outcomes ranged from low to very low. Conclusions: This review has highlighted the dearth of high-quality studies on which to make evidence-based decisions on hearing aid fitting methods.
MeSH term(s)	Adult ; Humans ; Hearing Loss/diagnosis ; Hearing Loss/rehabilitation ; Hearing Tests ; Audiometry ; Deafness ; Hearing Aids
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-05-09
Publishing country	England
Document type	Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
ZDB-ID	2073098-6
ISSN	1708-8186 ; 1499-2027
ISSN (online)	1708-8186
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DOI	10.1080/14992027.2022.2064925
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Article ; Online: Listening Preferences of New Adult Hearing Aid Users: A Registered, Double-Blind, Randomized, Mixed-Methods Clinical Trial of Initial Versus Real-Ear Fit.

Almufarrij, Ibrahim / Dillon, Harvey / Adams, Benjamin / Greval, Aneela / Munro, Kevin J

Trends in hearing

2023 Volume 27, Page(s) 23312165231189596

Abstract: Hearing aid verification with real-ear measurement (REM) is recommended in clinical practice. Improvements, over time, in accuracy of manufacturers' initial fit mean the benefit of routine REM for new adult users is unclear. This registered, double- ... ...

Abstract	Hearing aid verification with real-ear measurement (REM) is recommended in clinical practice. Improvements, over time, in accuracy of manufacturers' initial fit mean the benefit of routine REM for new adult users is unclear. This registered, double-blinded, randomized, mixed-methods clinical trial aimed to (i) determine whether new adult hearing aid users prefer initial or real-ear fit and (ii) investigate the reasons for preferences. New adult hearing aid users (
MeSH term(s)	Adult ; Humans ; Hearing Aids ; Hearing Loss/therapy ; Hearing Loss/rehabilitation ; Hearing Loss, Sensorineural/rehabilitation ; Noise ; Speech Perception ; Double-Blind Method
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-11-09
Publishing country	United States
Document type	Journal Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
ZDB-ID	2778755-2
ISSN	2331-2165 ; 2331-2165
ISSN (online)	2331-2165
ISSN	2331-2165
DOI	10.1177/23312165231189596
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Article ; Online: Does Probe-Tube Verification of Real-Ear Hearing Aid Amplification Characteristics Improve Outcomes in Adults? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Almufarrij, Ibrahim / Dillon, Harvey / Munro, Kevin J

Trends in hearing

2021 Volume 25, Page(s) 2331216521999563

Abstract: This systematic review, the first on this topic, aimed to investigate if probe-tube verification of real-ear hearing aid amplification characteristics improves outcomes in adults. The review was preregistered in the Prospective Register of Systematic ... ...

Abstract	This systematic review, the first on this topic, aimed to investigate if probe-tube verification of real-ear hearing aid amplification characteristics improves outcomes in adults. The review was preregistered in the Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews and performed in accordance with the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. After assessing more than 1,420 records from seven databases, six experimental studies (published between 2012 and 2019) met the inclusion criteria; five were included in the meta-analyses. The primary outcome of interest (hearing-specific, health-related quality of life) was not reported in any study. There were moderate and statistically significant positive effects of probe-tube real-ear measurement (REM), compared with the manufacturer's initial fit, on speech intelligibility in quiet settings (standardized mean difference [SMD]: 0.59) and user's final preference (proportion difference: 52.2%). There were small but statistically significant positive effects of REM on self-reported listening abilities (SMD: 0.22) and speech intelligibility in noise (SMD: 0.15). The quality of evidence for these outcomes ranged from high to very low. The findings show that REMs improve outcomes statistically, but this is based on a small number of studies and a limited number of participants. It is currently unclear if the benefits are of material importance because minimum clinically important differences have not been established for most of the outcomes. Ultimately, there needs to be a cost-effectiveness analysis to show that statistically significant benefits, which exceed the minimum clinically important difference, are worth the cost involved.
MeSH term(s)	Adult ; Hearing ; Hearing Aids ; Hearing Loss, Sensorineural ; Humans ; Quality of Life ; Speech Intelligibility
Language	English
Publishing date	2021-04-26
Publishing country	United States
Document type	Journal Article ; Meta-Analysis ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Systematic Review
ZDB-ID	2778755-2
ISSN	2331-2165 ; 2331-2165
ISSN (online)	2331-2165
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DOI	10.1177/2331216521999563
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Article ; Online: Is the outcome of fitting hearing aids to adults affected by whether an audiogram-based prescription formula is individually applied? A systematic review protocol.

Almufarrij, Ibrahim / Dillon, Harvey / Munro, Kevin J

BMJ open

2021 Volume 11, Issue 8, Page(s) e045899

Abstract: Introduction: Hearing aids are typically programmed using the individual's audiometric thresholds. Developments in technology have resulted in a new category of direct-to-consumer devices, which are not programmed using the individual's audiometric ... ...

Abstract	Introduction: Hearing aids are typically programmed using the individual's audiometric thresholds. Developments in technology have resulted in a new category of direct-to-consumer devices, which are not programmed using the individual's audiometric thresholds. This review aims to identify whether programming hearing aids using the individual's audiogram-based prescription results in better outcomes for adults with hearing loss. Methods and analysis: The methods of this review are reported in line with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols guidelines. On 23 August 2020, eight different databases were systematically searched without any restrictions: EMBASE, MEDLINE, PubMed, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Emcare and Academic Search Premier. To ensure that this review includes the most recent evidence, the searches will be repeated at the final write-up stage. The population of interest of this review will be adults with any degree or type of hearing loss. The studies should compare hearing aids programmed using an audiogram-based prescription (and verified in the real ear) with those not programmed on the basis of the individual's audiogram. The primary outcome of interest is consumers' listening preferences. Hearing-specific health-related quality of life, self-reported listening ability, speech intelligibility of words and sentences in quiet and noisy situations, sound quality ratings and adverse events are the secondary outcomes of interest. Both randomised and non-randomised controlled trials will be included. The quality of each individual study and the overall evidence will be assessed using Downs and Black's checklist and the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations tool, respectively. Ethics and dissemination: We will only retrieve and analyse data from published studies, so no ethical approval is required. The review findings will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and presented at scientific conferences. Prospero registration number: CRD42020197232.
MeSH term(s)	Adult ; Hearing Aids ; Hearing Loss ; Hearing Tests ; Humans ; Prescriptions ; Quality of Life ; Research Design ; Review Literature as Topic ; Systematic Reviews as Topic
Language	English
Publishing date	2021-08-02
Publishing country	England
Document type	Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
ZDB-ID	2599832-8
ISSN	2044-6055 ; 2044-6055
ISSN (online)	2044-6055
ISSN	2044-6055
DOI	10.1136/bmjopen-2020-045899
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Article ; Online: Revised meta-analysis and pooled estimate of audio-vestibular symptoms associated with COVID-19.

Lough, Melanie / Almufarrij, Ibrahim / Whiston, Helen / Munro, Kevin J

International journal of audiology

2021 Volume 61, Issue 8, Page(s) 705–709

MeSH term(s)	COVID-19 ; Humans ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Vestibule, Labyrinth
Language	English
Publishing date	2021-08-25
Publishing country	England
Document type	Letter ; Meta-Analysis ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
ZDB-ID	2073098-6
ISSN	1708-8186 ; 1499-2027
ISSN (online)	1708-8186
ISSN	1499-2027
DOI	10.1080/14992027.2021.1962552
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Article ; Online: Does coronavirus affect the audio-vestibular system? A rapid systematic review.

Almufarrij, Ibrahim / Uus, Kai / Munro, Kevin J

International journal of audiology

2020 Volume 59, Issue 7, Page(s) 487–491

Abstract: Objective: ...

Abstract	Objective:
MeSH term(s)	Betacoronavirus ; COVID-19 ; Coronavirus Infections/complications ; Coronavirus Infections/virology ; Hearing Disorders/virology ; Humans ; Pandemics ; Pneumonia, Viral/complications ; Pneumonia, Viral/virology ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Tinnitus/virology ; Vertigo/virology ; Vestibular Diseases/virology
Keywords	covid19
Language	English
Publishing date	2020-06-12
Publishing country	England
Document type	Journal Article ; Systematic Review
ZDB-ID	2073098-6
ISSN	1708-8186 ; 1499-2027
ISSN (online)	1708-8186
ISSN	1499-2027
DOI	10.1080/14992027.2020.1776406
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Article ; Online: Does probe-tube verification of real-ear hearing aid amplification characteristics improve outcomes in adult hearing aid users? A protocol for a systematic review.

Almufarrij, Ibrahim / Munro, Kevin J / Dillon, Harvey

BMJ open

2020 Volume 10, Issue 7, Page(s) e038113

Abstract: Introduction: Using a probe-tube microphone to measure and adjust the real-ear performance of the hearing aid to match the prescription target is recommended and widely used in clinical practice. Hearing aid fitting software can approximately match the ... ...

Abstract	Introduction: Using a probe-tube microphone to measure and adjust the real-ear performance of the hearing aid to match the prescription target is recommended and widely used in clinical practice. Hearing aid fitting software can approximately match the amplification characteristics of the hearing aid to the prescription without real-ear measurements (REMs), but using REM improves the match to the prescribed target. What is unclear is if the improved match results in a better patient-reported outcome. The primary objective of this review is to determine whether the use of REM improves patient-reported outcomes in adult hearing aid users. Methods and analysis: The review's methods are in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols guidelines. MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Web of Science and CENTRAL via Cochrane Library will be searched to identify relevant studies. The review's population of interest will include adults with any degree of sensorineural or mixed hearing loss who have been prescribed with acoustic hearing aids. The included studies should compare REM fitting to the initial fit provided by the manufacturer's fitting software. Hearing-specific health-related quality of life is the primary outcome but secondary outcomes include self-reported listening ability, speech recognition scores, generic health-related quality of life, hours of use, number of required follow-up sessions and adverse events. Randomised and non-randomised controlled trials will be included. The risk of bias in the included studies will be evaluated using Down and Black's checklist. The quality of the overall evidence will be assessed using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations tool. Ethics and dissemination: Ethical approval will not be sought because this systematic review will only retrieve and analyse data from published studies. Review results will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and presented at relevant scientific conferences. Prospero registration number: CRD42020166074.
MeSH term(s)	Adult ; Humans ; Hearing ; Hearing Aids ; Hearing Loss ; Hearing Tests ; Quality of Life ; Systematic Reviews as Topic
Language	English
Publishing date	2020-07-19
Publishing country	England
Document type	Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
ZDB-ID	2599832-8
ISSN	2044-6055 ; 2044-6055
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DOI	10.1136/bmjopen-2020-038113
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Article ; Online: Is the outcome of fitting hearing aids to adults affected by whether an audiogram-based prescription formula is individually applied? A systematic review protocol

Kevin J Munro / Ibrahim Almufarrij / Harvey Dillon

BMJ Open, Vol 11, Iss

2021 Volume 8

Abstract: Introduction Hearing aids are typically programmed using the individual’s audiometric thresholds. Developments in technology have resulted in a new category of direct-to-consumer devices, which are not programmed using the individual’s audiometric ... ...

Abstract	Introduction Hearing aids are typically programmed using the individual’s audiometric thresholds. Developments in technology have resulted in a new category of direct-to-consumer devices, which are not programmed using the individual’s audiometric thresholds. This review aims to identify whether programming hearing aids using the individual’s audiogram-based prescription results in better outcomes for adults with hearing loss.Methods and analysis The methods of this review are reported in line with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols guidelines. On 23 August 2020, eight different databases were systematically searched without any restrictions: EMBASE, MEDLINE, PubMed, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Emcare and Academic Search Premier. To ensure that this review includes the most recent evidence, the searches will be repeated at the final write-up stage. The population of interest of this review will be adults with any degree or type of hearing loss. The studies should compare hearing aids programmed using an audiogram-based prescription (and verified in the real ear) with those not programmed on the basis of the individual’s audiogram. The primary outcome of interest is consumers’ listening preferences. Hearing-specific health-related quality of life, self-reported listening ability, speech intelligibility of words and sentences in quiet and noisy situations, sound quality ratings and adverse events are the secondary outcomes of interest. Both randomised and non-randomised controlled trials will be included. The quality of each individual study and the overall evidence will be assessed using Downs and Black’s checklist and the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations tool, respectively.Ethics and dissemination We will only retrieve and analyse data from published studies, so no ethical approval is required. The review findings will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and presented at scientific conferences.PROSPERO registration ...
Keywords	Medicine ; R
Subject code	028
Language	English
Publishing date	2021-08-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	BMJ Publishing Group
Document type	Article ; Online
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Article ; Online: Does probe-tube verification of real-ear hearing aid amplification characteristics improve outcomes in adult hearing aid users? A protocol for a systematic review

Kevin J Munro / Ibrahim Almufarrij / Harvey Dillon

BMJ Open, Vol 10, Iss

2020 Volume 7

Abstract: Introduction Using a probe-tube microphone to measure and adjust the real-ear performance of the hearing aid to match the prescription target is recommended and widely used in clinical practice. Hearing aid fitting software can approximately match the ... ...

Abstract	Introduction Using a probe-tube microphone to measure and adjust the real-ear performance of the hearing aid to match the prescription target is recommended and widely used in clinical practice. Hearing aid fitting software can approximately match the amplification characteristics of the hearing aid to the prescription without real-ear measurements (REMs), but using REM improves the match to the prescribed target. What is unclear is if the improved match results in a better patient-reported outcome. The primary objective of this review is to determine whether the use of REM improves patient-reported outcomes in adult hearing aid users.Methods and analysis The review’s methods are in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols guidelines. MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Web of Science and CENTRAL via Cochrane Library will be searched to identify relevant studies. The review’s population of interest will include adults with any degree of sensorineural or mixed hearing loss who have been prescribed with acoustic hearing aids. The included studies should compare REM fitting to the initial fit provided by the manufacturer’s fitting software. Hearing-specific health-related quality of life is the primary outcome but secondary outcomes include self-reported listening ability, speech recognition scores, generic health-related quality of life, hours of use, number of required follow-up sessions and adverse events. Randomised and non-randomised controlled trials will be included. The risk of bias in the included studies will be evaluated using Down and Black’s checklist. The quality of the overall evidence will be assessed using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations tool.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval will not be sought because this systematic review will only retrieve and analyse data from published studies. Review results will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and presented at relevant scientific conferences.PROSPERO ...
Keywords	Medicine ; R
Subject code	390
Language	English
Publishing date	2020-07-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	BMJ Publishing Group
Document type	Article ; Online
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