Integrating balance assessments into your pediatric service

Introductory
1 - 2 hours
Course
19 June 2024

Description

Over the last few years there have been studies and publications identifying a clear need for balance testing to be integrated into care plans for children with sensorineural hearing loss. But with many pediatric audiologists not having specialist skills in vestibular assessment, the question often arises, what is the best way is to start to integrate vestibular assessment for infants and children?

In this course, we will explore the tools available to clinicians and focus on how to get started with testing pediatric balance function. Focus will be placed on questionnaires and VEMP testing with practical tips on running these measurements in infants and children, with a discussion on rehabilitation options for children with vestibular hypofunction.

Learning Objectives

  • List the questionnaires available to assist in identifying children with a balance issue
  • Explain how VEMP measurements can be performed on infants
  • Discuss rehabilitation options for children with vestibular hypofunction

Presenter

Leigh Martin
Leigh Martin is a British Audiologist and adjunct lecturer at the University of Cork, Ireland. Clinically, he has worked in the National Health Service specializing in paediatric audiology as well as vestibular diagnostics and rehabilitation. Leigh has also sat on the board of directors for the British Academy of Audiology. Since 2013, Leigh has supported the growth and development of the Interacoustics Academy and holds the position of Director of the Academy. Leigh has presented at numerous scientific conferences and meetings across a diverse range of audiological topics as well as having published papers in both video head impulse testing (vHIT) and wideband tympanometry.
Darren Whelan
Darren holds an undergraduate degree in audiology and postgraduate master’s degrees in health science, neurophysiology, and clinical research. His resumé includes several clinical positions in the National Health Service (NHS). Prior to his current occupation as an International Clinical Trainer in the Interacoustics Academy, Darren held a clinical audiology and research scientist role in the UK, where he investigated patients with auditory and vestibular pathology, and managed a portfolio of NIHR adopted research studies. He has been a guest speaker at national and international conventions, enjoys teaching and providing clinical insights on the management of patients with dizziness and is a contributing author on published audiological and vestibular articles. Darren has also been an adjunct professor at Salus University in the USA, lecturing on the Doctor of Audiology degree.


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