Magazine article
An Introduction to Comorbid Chronic Diseases Encountered in the Practice of Audiology
Audiology practices, v 10(3), pp 34-39
Sep 2018
Abstract
I. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPTS
This article is an introduction to some of the chronic diseases that are comorbid with auditory-vestibular disorders (AVD) and includes a preview of the AuDACITY Symposium on Co-management of Comorbid Diseases. Chronic diseases are prevalent in audiology patients and are often associated with vascular diseases, neurological disorders, and metabolic syndrome. The presence of multiple chronic diseases is termed comorbidity and comorbid diseases may or may not be associated with each other, as reflected in an increased odds ratio representing disease risk factor(s). AVDs, including hearing loss and balance disorders, have increased odds ratios associated with many comorbid diseases, indicating a possible common pathophysiology for ear illness and whole-body illnesses. Awareness that these associations exist is an important consideration toward holistic management of the audiology patient’s health and well-being. If the profession of audiology is to be successful as a point-of-entry to the healthcare system, audiologists must transition toward considerations of whole-body illnesses as part of the patient-management plan. [1st paragraph]
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- Title
- An Introduction to Comorbid Chronic Diseases Encountered in the Practice of Audiology
- Creators
- Victor Bray - Salus University (United States, Elkins Park)
- Publication Details
- Audiology practices, v 10(3), pp 34-39
- Publisher
- Academy of Doctors of Audiology
- Number of pages
- 6
- Resource Type
- Magazine article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Audiology - 4 Year
- Other Identifier
- 991022202856204721