The Application of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health to Functional Auditory Consequences of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

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Abstract

This article reviews the auditory consequences of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) within the context of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Because of growing awareness of mTBI as a public health concern and the diverse and heterogeneous nature of the individual consequences, it is important to provide audiologists and other health care providers with a better understanding of potential implications in the assessment of levels of function and disability for individual interdisciplinary remediation planning. In consideration of body structures and function, the mechanisms of injury that may result in peripheral or central auditory dysfunction in mTBI are reviewed, along with a broader scope of effects of injury to the brain. The activity limitations and participation restrictions that may affect assessment and management in the context of an individual's personal factors and their environment are considered. Finally, a review of management strategies for mTBI from an audiological perspective as part of a multidisciplinary team is included.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)216-232
Number of pages17
JournalSeminars in Hearing
Volume37
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1 2016

Keywords

  • Mild traumatic brain injury
  • assessment
  • auditory processing
  • central auditory dysfunction
  • disability and health
  • hearing
  • international classification of functioning
  • rehabilitation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Speech and Hearing

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