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Samuel R. Atcherson
Professor and Director of Audiology Research
Also affiliated: Google (United States) (2024)
5 h-index
21 pubs
129 cited
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Samuel R. Atcherson is a Professor and Director of Audiology Research at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. His research investigates factors affecting speech understanding, particularly in individuals with hearing loss and in various communication environments. He has published studies examining the impact of different types of masks on speech comprehension, including conventional and transparent surgical masks, as well as other non-transparent and transparent face coverings. Atcherson also focuses on the readability of patient-reported outcome measures, analyzing the complexity of materials used in audiology, otolaryngology, and for individuals with swallowing disorders or dysphonia. His work has also explored central auditory processing deficits in older adults. He has a h-index of 5, with 21 total publications and 129 citations.
Metrics
- h-index: 5
- Publications: 21
- Citations: 129
Positions
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Professor and Director of Audiology Research 2019–presentUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Audiology and Speech Pathology Institutional directory
Selected Publications
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The Last Mile: PPE as a Critical Barrier to Healthcare Employment Pipeline for Persons with Disabilities (2026)
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Acoustics of Electronic Stethoscopes for Health Professionals (2026)
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Current Practices in Pharmacology Education Across Doctor of Audiology Programs (2026)
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Readability and Comprehensibility of Tinnitus Patient-Reported Outcome Measures: Application of the Evaluative Linguistic Framework for Questionnaires (2026)
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Comparison of Prototype Transparent Mask, Opaque Mask, and No Mask on Speech Understanding in Noise (2025)
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Assessing Distortion in Modified Listening Scopes for Deaf Audiologists (2025)
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Using ChatGPT to Improve Health Communication and Plain Language Writing for Students in Communication Sciences and Disorders (2024)
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Auditory brainstem responses in the nine-banded armadillo (<i>Dasypus novemcinctus</i>) (2023)
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Evaluation of a clinical method for selective electrode deactivation in cochlear implant programming (2023)
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Assistive Technology for Adults with Hearing Aids (2022)
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Supporting Equity and Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-Of-Hearing Individuals in Professional Organizations (2021)
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Supporting Equity and Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals in Professional Organizations (2021)
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Acoustic effects of non-transparent and transparent face coverings (2021)
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PROMIS-deaf profile measure: cultural adaptation and psychometric validation in American sign language (2020)
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Frequency responses of conventional and amplified stethoscopes for measuring heart sounds (2020)
Grants & Funding
As listed on this researcher's institutional profile.
- A Transparent Surgical Mask to Improve Patient/Caregiver Communication, Minimize Errors and Increase Patient Satisfaction NIH/Nat. Inst. of Nursing Research via FaceView Mask, LLC
- Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Disabilities (LEND) Health Resources & Services Administration
- Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND) - Continuation - Continuation - Continuation - Continuation Health Resources & Services Administration
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Richard I. Zraick
University of Central Florida (US)
9 shared publications
- Readability of Patient-Reported Outcome Questionnaires for Use with Persons with Swallowing Disorders
- Readability of Patient-Reported Outcome Questionnaires for Use With Persons With Dysphonia
- Readability of Patient-Reported Outcome Questionnaires For Use With Persons With Tinnitus
- Readability of Questionnaires Assessing Listening Difficulties Associated With (Central) Auditory Processing Disorders
- Readability of Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Part B Procedural Safeguards: An Update
Showing 5 of 9 shared publications
Stacey Lim
Central Michigan University (US)
4 shared publications
- Supporting Equity and Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals in Professional Organizations
- Community network for deaf scientists
- Supporting Equity and Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-Of-Hearing Individuals in Professional Organizations
- U.S. Audiology Schools' Compliance with the American With Disabilities Act: A National Study
Naveen K. Nagaraj
University of Arkansas at Little Rock (US)
3 shared publications
- Overview of Central Auditory Processing Deficits in Older Adults
- Use of Baby Isao Simulator and Standardized Parents in Hearing Screening and Parent Counseling Education
- INVESTIGATING THE ASSOCIATION BETWEENWORKING MEMORY, SPEECH IDENTIFICATIONIN NOISE, AND P300 IN ADULTS WITH HEARINGIMPAIRMENT
Henry J. Adler
University at Buffalo, State University of New York (US)
3 shared publications
- Supporting Equity and Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals in Professional Organizations
- Community network for deaf scientists
- Supporting Equity and Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-Of-Hearing Individuals in Professional Organizations
Kelsey L. Anbuhl
New York University (US)
3 shared publications
- Supporting Equity and Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals in Professional Organizations
- Community network for deaf scientists
- Supporting Equity and Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-Of-Hearing Individuals in Professional Organizations
Brad N. Buran
Oregon Health & Science University (US)
3 shared publications
- Supporting Equity and Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals in Professional Organizations
- Community network for deaf scientists
- Supporting Equity and Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-Of-Hearing Individuals in Professional Organizations
Frederick J. Gallun
Oregon Health & Science University (US)
3 shared publications
- Supporting Equity and Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals in Professional Organizations
- Community network for deaf scientists
- Supporting Equity and Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-Of-Hearing Individuals in Professional Organizations
Raymond L. Goldsworthy
University of Southern California (US)
3 shared publications
- Supporting Equity and Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals in Professional Organizations
- Community network for deaf scientists
- Supporting Equity and Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-Of-Hearing Individuals in Professional Organizations
Joseph Heng
University of Chicago (US)
3 shared publications
- Supporting Equity and Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals in Professional Organizations
- Community network for deaf scientists
- Supporting Equity and Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-Of-Hearing Individuals in Professional Organizations
Ariel Edward Hight
NYU Langone Health (US)
3 shared publications
- Supporting Equity and Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals in Professional Organizations
- Community network for deaf scientists
- Supporting Equity and Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-Of-Hearing Individuals in Professional Organizations
Julia Jones Huyck
Kent State University (US)
3 shared publications
- Supporting Equity and Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals in Professional Organizations
- Community network for deaf scientists
- Supporting Equity and Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-Of-Hearing Individuals in Professional Organizations
Damir Kovačić
University of Split (HR)
3 shared publications
- Supporting Equity and Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals in Professional Organizations
- Community network for deaf scientists
- Supporting Equity and Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-Of-Hearing Individuals in Professional Organizations
Lisa S. Nolan
King's College London (GB)
3 shared publications
- Supporting Equity and Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals in Professional Organizations
- Community network for deaf scientists
- Supporting Equity and Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-Of-Hearing Individuals in Professional Organizations
Dominic V. Pisano
Tufts Medical Center (US)
3 shared publications
- Supporting Equity and Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals in Professional Organizations
- Community network for deaf scientists
- Supporting Equity and Inclusion of Deaf and Hard-Of-Hearing Individuals in Professional Organizations
Cynthia McCormick Richburg
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (US)
2 shared publications
- Readability of Questionnaires Assessing Listening Difficulties Associated With (Central) Auditory Processing Disorders
- (Central) Auditory Processing Disorder Grand Rounds: Multiple Cases, Multiple Causes, Multiple Outcomes
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