Publications by authors named "Tom Davison"
Objectives: The purpose of our study was to directly measure the stability of a bone anchored hearing device (BAHD) abutment using resonance frequency analysis (RFA) in a pediatric population. RFA was used to guide early loading of the abutment following single stage surgery.
Methods: The principle behind RFA is to obtain a numerical value relating to stability.
Adult bone anchored hearing aid services in the United Kingdom: building a consensus for development.
Cochlear Implants Int
November 2012
Article Synopsis
- - In October 2009, a UK group of healthcare professionals gathered to develop a model for bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA) services through a consultation process with BAHA experts across the UK.
- - A modified Delphi technique was employed to gather opinions, resulting in 33 consensus statements, with most achieving over 75% agreement, and 89% approval from participants during a follow-up conference.
- - The high levels of agreement indicate strong support for the consensus statements, which address important topics like funding and assessment standards for BAHA services.
Introduction: The purpose of our study was to directly measure the stability of the abutment using resonance frequency analysis (RFA) and to report on the change in stability over time for implants loaded 4 weeks postoperatively.
Materials And Methods: The principle behind RFA is to obtain a numerical value relating to stability. The Osstell RFA recording device measures the resonance in a magnetic field of a 1 cm commercially manufactured attachment (SmartPeg) that is screwed onto the bone conduction device abutment.
Objectives/hypothesis: The osseointegrated bone-anchored hearing aid, using the Branemark system, is well established and has proven benefit. The aim was to study quality of life benefits within patient subgroups using the validated Glasgow Benefit Inventory (GBI).
Study Design: Retrospective questionnaire study.