Physiological Foundations of Neurology and Psychiatry
Physiological Foundations of Neurology and Psychiatry
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神经病学和精神病学的生理学基础
DOI:
10.1097/00002060-195310000-00015
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发表时间:
1953
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通讯作者:
H. D. Bouman
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作者:
Ernst Gkllhorn;H. D. Bouman
in Washington, D. C. in connection with the central office of the Veterans Admnistration, he was appointed to the staff of the Audiology Center of the New York Regional Office. The Rehabilitation Center which Bergman describes in much detail in the manual was developed at that regional office. Approximately 6.500 square feet of space was allotted for the purpose of handling the acoustically handicapped. With extraordinary enthusiasm the author not only was responsible for the educational program of a large number of veterans, but he saw fit to continue with his own education. He enrolled in Columbia University and obtained his Doctor of Education degree while working at the Veterans Center. Rehabilitation of the deafened is a multi-phasic program and in the Bergman monograph every phase is considered. The scope of the activities of the clinic are indicated from the beginning with a medical examination, including refer for otologic treatment if there is any possibility of recovery of any portion of the hearing loss, and continuing through to the placing of veterans in proper positions. Hearing evaluation, hearing aid selection, auditory training, lip reading exercises, and psychological adjustment are all included. The time needed for proper rehabilitation varies with different individuals. The clinic has provided two main types of program. The first one requires two and one-half days and is an orientation course. It assists in the selection of a hearing aid and introduces the patient to the complete program which will be of value to him later. The second program requires four weeks and is given at a time when the veteran can arrange to be away from his work. Employers who realize the value of an individual after he has been properly rehabilitated have granted the privilege of time away from work for the four-week course in many instances. The monograph gives the design of the clinic, how it was constructed, and a description of the various rooms. Included are detailed plans of the sound-conditioned rooms which provide 90 decibels of attenuation. This was found necessary because of the noisy building in which the testing was done. Apparatus of various types is carefully described and although there has been some progress since the manual was written, the essential equipment which must be available in any audiology clinic is listed. For someone who is planning a center where the hypoacousic and the dysphonic are assembled for rehabilitation, this manual …