Publications by authors named "Vuyelwa Z Peter"
Audiologists' presbycusis and associated tinnitus counselling practices within the KwaZulu-Natal province.
S Afr J Commun Disord
September 2022
Background: Counselling plays an integral part in the management of presbycusis and tinnitus. Counselling can be conducted by implementing patient-centred care (PCC), showing improved patient outcomes; however, it has been poorly implemented in healthcare in South Africa (SA), particularly in the field of audiology for this condition.
Objectives: This study aimed to report on audiologists' presbycusis and tinnitus counselling practices as guided by the PCC framework within KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
Patient's perceptions of presbycusis and associated tinnitus counselling practices within the KwaZulu-Natal province.
S Afr J Commun Disord
September 2022
Background: Counselling manages the psychosocial effects of presbycusis and associated tinnitus, which is best conducted through patient-centred care (PCC). However, there is a paucity of research on implementing PCC within audiology and on patients' perceptions of counselling practice, making the focus on patient benefit and satisfaction crucial. Furthermore, PCC has been documented to be suitable in addressing the psychosocial effects of hearing loss and associated tinnitus, as it focuses on the adult patient playing an integral part of the management processes, providing improved patient outcomes.
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- Approximately 280,000 children aged 0-14 in South Africa are living with HIV/AIDS, making them vulnerable to hearing loss due to compromised immune systems.
- A study assessing 30 school-aged children at an ARV clinic aimed to profile their hearing abilities, revealing that 54% experienced hearing loss, mostly bilateral and mild conductive.
- Abnormal findings in otoscopic examinations and neurological tests were prevalent, highlighting the need for increased awareness and support for hearing impairments in this population.