Optimisation of visual reinforcement audiometry: a scoping review.
Objective: Visual reinforcement audiometry (VRA) is a well-established behavioural test used to assess hearing in infants and young children. This scoping review aimed to summarise the evidence for different approaches to optimising and improving the effectiveness of VRA for clinical practice. Desig...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Audiology Vol. 64; no. 8; pp. 773 - 784 |
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| Formato: | research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Aug2025
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