The mission of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is to
generate new knowledge in the field of occupational safety and health and to transfer that …

This study describes the prevalence and characteristics of noise-induced hearing loss
(NIHL) in student musicians (N 329) aged 18–25 years. Students completed a questionnaire …

Previous studies on the influence of noise and acoustics in the classroom on voice
symptoms among teachers have exclusively relied on self-reports. Since self-reported …

Performing arts medicine is a relatively new specialty addressing the medical needs of
dancers, musicians, ice skaters, and gymnasts. This paper focuses on the role of healthcare …

Purpose Vocal instructors during their normal workday are exposed to high noise levels that
can affect their voice and hearing health. The goal of this study was to evaluate the voice …

This research examined exposure to classroom noise of 25 full‐time teaching staff in 14
preschool settings located across Western Sydney. The results indicated that one teacher …

For musicians, the impact of noise exposure is not yet fully characterized. Some
inconsistencies can be found in the methodology used to evaluate noise exposure. This …

It is well-known that musicians are at risk for music-induced hearing loss, however,
systematic evaluation of music exposure and its effects on the auditory system are still …

Musician earplugs are marketed and recommended for use in music settings but no studies
have evaluated these products with musicians. This study evaluated the influences of …

The high prevalence of performance-related health problems (PRHPs) among musicians of
diverse genres and cultures is well-documented, with lifetime prevalence rates showing that …