Software-based auditory training program found to reduce hearing aid return rate

Hearing Journal

Volumn 60, Issue 8, 2007, Pages 32-35

  Martin, Melody ^a  

^a NONE   (United States)

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Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; COMPUTER PROGRAM; CONSULTATION; CONTROLLED STUDY; FOLLOW UP; HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION; HEARING ACUITY; HEARING AID; HEARING LOSS; HUMAN; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; QUALITY OF LIFE; TRAINING;

EID: 34548268576     PISSN: 07457472     EISSN: 15425991     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/01.HJ.0000286505.76344.10     Document Type: Article

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