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Papers by Banu müjdeci

Akdeniz tıp dergisi, Feb 24, 2022

PubMed, Apr 5, 2024

Objective: Tinnitus is one of the most common otologic symptoms and has a serious effect on the q... more Objective: Tinnitus is one of the most common otologic symptoms and has a serious effect on the quality of life. The pathophysiology of tinnitus is not fully understood and no consensus has been reached on an effective treatment method for tinnitus. To evaluate the effectiveness of the kinesiotape (KT) method in subjective tinnitus treatment. Material and method: KT is a method used for sensory simulation. It is a method that aims to increase muscle function, positively affect lymphatic fluid and blood circulation, and stimulate the neurological system. In this study, KT method was applied and the study was prospective. 34 individuals with subjective tinnitus, and normal hearing were included. The study group (n = 17) was informed about tinnitus and KT was applied for 4 weeks, the control group (n = 17) was only informed about tinnitus. The information about tinnitus given to both groups included verbal information about what tinnitus is, how to deal with tinnitus and basic recommendations. All individuals were initially administered tinnitus measurements (pitch, loudness, minimal masking level, residual inhibition), Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), SF-36, and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). All evaluations were repeated after 4 weeks. Results: Tinnitus loudness and pitch decreased in the KT group (P < .05). In both groups, there was a significant difference between the first and last measurements of the severity of tinnitus, the degree of discomfort from tinnitus with VAS, and the catastrophic and total scores of THI (P < .05). KT group, the emotional sub-score of THI improved significantly with KT (P < .05), and significant improvement was achieved in the BDI scores (P < .05). There was a significant difference in the SF-36 after the application of KT (P < .05). Conclusion: In subjective tinnitus, the pathophysiology of which is unknown and there is no consensus on an effective treatment method, improvement in tinnitus severity, quality of life and depression perception in both audiologic and perceptual evaluations were obtained as a result of KT application. We believe that KT, which has no side effects and is easy to apply, is a method that can be easily used in individuals with subjective tinnitus.

Authorea (Authorea), Aug 7, 2021

Purpose: Vestibuloocular reflex (VOR) may be helpful in the diagnosis of Benign Paroxysmal Positi... more Purpose: Vestibuloocular reflex (VOR) may be helpful in the diagnosis of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT) can effectively diagnose VOR deficits in vestibular disorders. Aims: The aim of this study is to investigate the significance of vHIT in determining the efficacy of therapeutic maneuvers in individuals with posterior semicircular canal BPPV. Materials and Methods: The study included 25 patients with posterior SCC BPPV (Study Group) between the ages of 19-65 years, 30 healthy individuals (Control Group). All individuals underwent otorhinolaryngologic

American Journal of Otolaryngology, Nov 1, 2020

Consumer price indexes (CPIs) are commonly compiled at the higher (weighted) level using Laspeyre... more Consumer price indexes (CPIs) are commonly compiled at the higher (weighted) level using Laspeyrestype arithmetic averages. This paper questions the suitability of such formulas and considers two counterpart alternatives that use geometric averaging, the Geometric Young and the (price-updated) Geometric Lowe. The paper provides a formal decomposition and understanding of the differences between the two. Empirical results are provided using United States CPI data. The findings lead to an advocacy of quite simple variants of a hybrid formula suggested by Lent and Dorfman that use the same data as Laspeyres-type indexes but substantially reduce their bias.

Vestibular disorders are common in children. Diagnosis of diseases that cause vestibular symptoms... more Vestibular disorders are common in children. Diagnosis of diseases that cause vestibular symptoms in children is difficult. Vestibular disorders affect the children and the family negatively. For accurate diagnosis, detailed anamnesis, detailed examination and diagnostic test findings should be evaluated together.

Journal of the Indian Speech & Hearing Association, 2016

Introduction: We aimed to compose a Turkish version of Amsterdam Inventory for Auditory Disabilit... more Introduction: We aimed to compose a Turkish version of Amsterdam Inventory for Auditory Disability and Handicap (T-AIADH) and investigate validity and reliability of T-AIADH. Methods: A total of 240 individuals were included in the study. They were divided into two groups. Individuals with hearing disability constituted the study group (n = 120), and 120 normal-hearing individuals constituted the control group. Results: The reliability analysis of 30 items in all study population yielded a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.98. All Cronbach's alpha coefficients obtained in 5 domains of T-AIADH were above 0.90. For 5-domain scores, intraclass correlation coefficients demonstrated very good test–retest reliability. There were statistically significant differences between the study and control groups in terms of the mean scores of each of the 30 items in the questionnaire (P < 0.01). The mean scores of each of the five domains of T-AIADH were statistically significantly different between the study and control groups (P < 0.01). Criterion analysis showed positive correlations between the domain scores and the average of hearing thresholds (0.5 kHz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, and 4 kHz) in the study group (P < 0.01). Conclusion: The T-AIADH has a high internal consistency and test–retest reliability. T-AIADH can differentiate the individuals with hearing loss from the individuals with normal hearing. T-AIADH is composed of easily understandable questions, and it may be used to analyze hearing disability for screening purposes or as an adjunctive test to audiological tests in Turkish-speaking patients.

Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, Sep 1, 2012

Fal ls present a substantial health problem among the elderly population. Approximately one-third... more Fal ls present a substantial health problem among the elderly population. Approximately one-third of community-dwelling people over 65 years of age will experience one or more each year. Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate balance between fallers and non-fallers elderly. Study Design: Clinical study. Methods: We studied 30 subjects older than 65 years of age. 15 subjects had a history of falls within a year (Group I) and 15 subjects had no history of falls (Group II). The scores of Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP); Sensory Organization Test (SOT), Limits of Stability (LOS), Rhytmic Weight Shift (RWS) and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) findings gathered from the individuals from Group I and Group II, were compared. Results: The SOT 3, 6, composite, BBS scores and left-right on-axis velocity score of RWS test of the Group I were found to be significantly lower the Group II (p < 0.05). A positive correlation between the SOT 3, 5, composite and BBS scores of Group I and the SOT 4, 5, 6, composite and BBS scores of Group II is determined (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The CDP and BBS scores in fallers were found to be significiantly lower as compared to the non-fallers elderly.

Medeniyet medical journal, 2016

European Archives of Oto-rhino-laryngology, Oct 10, 2020

The aim of this study is to investigate auditory brainstem response (ABR) in patients with benign... more The aim of this study is to investigate auditory brainstem response (ABR) in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) accompanied by tinnitus and to suggest possible interpretative hypotheses. Methods Ninety individuals were included in the study. Individuals were separated into three groups: patients reporting tinnitus with BPPV (Group I), patients with BPPV (Group II), and a control group. The ABR test was applied at a low and at a high rate. Results For patients reporting tinnitus with BPPV, tinnitus was found to be localized in the ear affected by BPPV. Tinnitus disappeared after therapeutic interventions in 23 individuals with tinnitus. The difference between the V. wave = false Wave V = true latency at high rate and V. wave = false Wave V = true latency at a low rate in the affected ears of all individuals with BPPV (Groups I and II) was significantly long. In the affected ears of all BPPV patients, at a high rate of ABR, the absolute latency of the Wave III was found to be significantly longer than for the control group. Conclusions Individuals with BPPV showed prolonged latencies in affected ears in a high rate of ABR without the effect of tinnitus. High rate of ABR in individuals with BPPV can be used to obtain preliminary information in cases where ischemia in the auditory pathways is suspected in BPPV formation.

Experimental Gerontology, May 1, 2021

BACKGROUND/AIM Fear of falling frequently reported by older individuals and is an important healt... more BACKGROUND/AIM Fear of falling frequently reported by older individuals and is an important health problem. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of fear of falling on balance, dual task performance, physical activity level and the quality of life on the aged people. SETTING Elderly care facilities. PARTICIPANTS 60 elderly individuals aged 65 and over were included. 30 individuals with fear of falling were included in the study group and 30 individuals without fear of falling were included in the control group. MEASUREMENTS Fall Efficiency Scale International (FESI) was used to determine the fear of falling. Balance tests i.e. Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA), Time Up and Go Test (TUG) were applied to all individuals. Dual-task performance was evaluated by asking each person to perform motor (TUGmotor) and cognitive tasks (TUGcognitive) simultaneously with TUG. Evaluation of physical activity was conducted by the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) and assessment of the quality of life was determined by the EuroQol-5 Dimension Questionnaire (EQ-5D). RESULTS The scores of BBS, TUG, PASE, EQ-5D and POMA (balance and gait subscores) of the aged who have a fear of falling were significantly different from the control group (p < 0.001). Additionally, the completion time of both TUGmotor and TUGcognitive test of the aged who have a fear of falling was significantly longer than the control group (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION There were in deterioration in balance, dual task performance and quality of life and a decrease in physical activity level in elderly individuals in elderly with fear of falling.

Laryngoscope, Nov 12, 2014

DergiPark (Istanbul University), Aug 15, 2023

English simultaneous translation was provided. As a total of 300 (upper limit of the digital plat... more English simultaneous translation was provided. As a total of 300 (upper limit of the digital platform) participants registered and attendees from 8 different countries were welcomed. The meeting was completed flawlessly. Voice of Attendees: "This symposium provided a wonderful platform to discuss trans-disciplinary management in Hearing Loss. There was so much to learn from the experts. I'm looking forward to attending again next year!" "The organization of the symposium was excellent. The speakers were knowledgeable, and the presentations were highly impactful. The timetable and the content of the program also was satisfying. I hope to see more events like this organized more frequently." "One of the best symposiums I've attended. The topics, the sessions and, the speakers… allowed me to gain a wealth of knowledge about Trans-Disciplinary Interventions in Hearing Loss Management. Thank you!" 1st International Virtual Symposium Çekiç Ş. and Tomé D. toward the Next Audiology Generation 3

DergiPark (Istanbul University), Dec 21, 2021

Objective: To investigate the significance of vHIT (Video Head Impulse Test) in determining the e... more Objective: To investigate the significance of vHIT (Video Head Impulse Test) in determining the efficacy of therapeutic maneuvers in individuals with posterior semicircular canal (SCC) BPPV. Materials and Methods: The study included 25 patients with posterior SCC BPPV (Study Group), 30 healthy individuals (Control Group). All individuals underwent otorhinolaryngologic examination, audiological evaluation, videonystagmography, vHIT and completed Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Modified Epley Maneuver was performed 3 times at an interval of 3 days. The vHIT, DHI and VAS were re-administered to these individuals 1 week after improvement was detected in positional nystagmus. Results: There was no significant difference between the study and control groups in terms of vHIT gains for all bilateral SCCs before therapeutic maneuver (p>0.05). In the study group, there was no significant difference between vHIT gains of all bilateral SSCs before and after therapeutic maneuvers (p>0.05). No asymmetry or refixation saccades (overt and covert) were observed in any of the individuals in both groups during all measurements. Compared to before therapeutic maneuvers, there was a significant decrease in dizziness-related disability level assessed by DHI and intensity of dizziness assessed by VAS in the study group after the improvement (p<0.001). Conclusion: It was found that vHIT was not a diagnostic test in BPPV and in terms of evaluating the efficacy of therapeutic maneuvers. Subjective evaluations determining the intensity of dizziness and level of dizzinessrelated disability in BPPV provided supportive information in diagnosis and in determining the efficacy of therapeutic maneuvers.

Ortadoğu tıp dergisi, Mar 1, 2016

European Archives of Oto-rhino-laryngology, Nov 20, 2020

Hearing, Balance and Communication, Feb 20, 2020

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate cochlear functions and auditory disability in in... more Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate cochlear functions and auditory disability in industrial workers exposed to occupational noise (IWEON). Method: A total of 30 normal hearing male workers (mean age: 34.2 ± 6.7; range: 24-50) who were actively working in the metal industry for at least 5 years and 30 healthy male subjects (mean age: 31.9 ± 8.3; range: 23-49) without occupational noise exposure were included in the study. Distortion product otoacoustic emission (DPOAE) and Turkish version of Amsterdam Inventory for Auditory Disability and Handicap (T-AIADH) was applied to all subjects. Results: DPOAEs at 3 and 4 kHz of the IWEON group was significantly lower than the control group (p < .05). IWEON group also was worse than the control group in terms of speech and music intelligibility in the T-AIADH (p < .05). Conclusions: Minimal damage of the outer hair cells may cause poor speech and music intelligibility. T-AIADH and DPOAE may be used as a screening test in routine practice for early diagnosis of minimal cochlear damage.

Türkiye sağlık bilimleri ve araştırmaları dergisi, Aug 13, 2018

İç kulak ve vestibulokoklear siniri etkileyen bozukluklarda dizziness, vertigo, kulak çınlaması v... more İç kulak ve vestibulokoklear siniri etkileyen bozukluklarda dizziness, vertigo, kulak çınlaması ve işitme kaybı görülebilmektedir (1). Koklear ve vestibüler uç organlar arasındaki anatomik ve fizyolojik benzerlikler; işitme kaybı ve vestibüler bozukluklar arasındaki ilişkiyi açıklamaktadır. Koklear ve vestibüler sistemin yakın ilişkisi nedeniyle bu sistemlerden birinde görülen bozukluk, diğerinde de hasara neden olabilmektedir (2). Bu gözden geçirme yazısında, vestibüler hastalıklarda görülen koklear semptomların ve odyolojik bulguların, güncel literatür sonuçları doğrultusunda sunulması amaçlanmıştır.

Hearing, Balance and Communication, Jul 7, 2019

Objective: To evaluate high-frequency (HF) audiometry in subjects with unilateral subjective tinn... more Objective: To evaluate high-frequency (HF) audiometry in subjects with unilateral subjective tinnitus and normal pure tone thresholds (<25 dB HL) at 0.25-8 kHz. Materials and methods: The study group; consisted of 20 patients with unilateral subjective tinnitus (12 women, 8 men) and normal hearing threshold levels. A control group was also selected as 20 subjects (11 women, 9 men) having normal pure tone thresholds below 25 dBHL at 0.25-8 kHz and not complaining of tinnitus. The HF audiometry testing was used. HF hearing threshold measurements were performed in a sound-treated booth using the clinic audiometer (Interacoustics AC 40, Danimarka) with Koss R80 HF headphone at 10, 12.5, 14 and 16 kHz. Results: The pure tone hearing thresholds showed difference between tinnitus ears of study group and control group at 10, 12.5, 14 and 16 kHz (p < .05). Similarly HF hearing thresholds showed difference between tinnitus ears and non-tinnitus ears in the study group at 10, 12.5, 14 and 16 kHz (p < .05). Conclusions: The routinely use of HF audiometry in tinnitus subjects with normal pure tone thresholds with conventional audiometry can provide useful information about the patients' hearing status.

Ideggyogyaszati Szemle-clinical Neuroscience, 2019

Journal of International Advanced Otology, Jun 20, 2016

OBJECTIVE: Studies on the use of wideband tympanometry (WBT) for the evaluation of middle ear pat... more OBJECTIVE: Studies on the use of wideband tympanometry (WBT) for the evaluation of middle ear pathologies have been increasing gradually in recent years. However, studies regarding normative data of WBT are not sufficient. The aim of this study was to determine normative values of WBT for different age groups in Turkish population. MATERIALS and METHODS: One hundred fifty volunteers from five age-related groups were included in this study. Values of resonance frequency (RF), absorbance percentage according to frequency, maximum absorbance ratio, and maximum absorbance frequency were obtained using WBT. Measurements were recorded at a pressure of 0 decapascal (daPa) using a sound stimulus given at 90±3 decibel sound pressure level (dB SPL). RESULTS: The RF was detected to be significantly lower only in the group of subjects in the age range of 0-1 month. The absorbance value at 250 Hz was detected to be significantly higher in the age groups of 0-1 month and 1 month-2 years than in the other groups. CONCLUSION: We believe that the findings obtained in this study would be helpful in determining normative data regarding WBT; by the determination of this normative data, the clinical use of WBT would become widespread.