Harvey Abrams, PhD, CCC-A
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Harvey Abrams, PhD, CCC-A

Harvey Abrams
Adjunct
Audiology

Contact Info
ha847@drexel.edu



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Education:

  • PhD, University of Florida
  • MA, University of Florida
  • BA, George Washington University

Role at the University:

  • Adjunct Faculty, Audiology, Residential and Distance Program 

Clinical Specialty:

  • Audiology

Selected Representative Publications:

Peer-Reviewed Publications

  • Abrams, H., Singh, J. (2023). Preserving the role of the audiologist in a clinical technology, consumer channel, clinical service model of hearing healthcare. Seminars in Hearing, 44, 302-318. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1769627
  • Sanchez, V., Arnold, M., Moore, D., Clavier O., Abrams, H. (2022). Speech-in-noise testing: Review of innovative applications for pediatric patients, underrepresented populations, fitness for duty, clinical trials, and remote services. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 152, 2336. DOI: 10.1121/10.0014418
  • Abrams, H. and Callahan, C. (2022) Health behavior and motivational engagement models can explain and modify tele-audiology uptake. American Journal of Audiology. 31(3S), 1043–1051. https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_AJA-21-00204
  • Leroi, I., Simkin, Z., Hooper, E., Wolski, L., Abrams, H., et al. (2020). Impact of an intervention to support hearing and vision in dementia: The SENSE-Cog Field Trial. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 35(4), 348-357. DOI: 10.1002/gps.5231
  • Hooper E, Simkin Z, Abrams H, et al (2019). Feasibility of an intervention to support hearing and vision in dementia: The SENSE-Cog Field Trial. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 67(7), 1472-1477.
  • Manchaiah V, Abrams H, Bailey A, Andersson G. (2019). Negative side effects associated with hearing aid use in adults with hearing loss. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 30, 472-481. DOI: 10.3766/jaaa.17118
  • Abrams H, Chisolm T, Sanchez V, Arnold M and Galster J (2018). Guest editorial: Background and rationale for clinical trial registration. Ear and Hearing, 39(2), 191-96
  • Yu L, Rao A, Zhang Y, Burton PC, Rishiq D and Abrams H (2017). Neuromodulatory Effects of Auditory Training and Hearing Aid Use on Audiovisual Speech Perception in Elderly Individuals. Front. Aging Neurosci. 9(30). doi:10.3389/fnagi.2017.00030
  • Rao A, Rishiq D, Yu L, Zhang Y, Abrams H. (2017). Neural Correlates of Selective Attention with Hearing Aid Use Followed by ReadMyQuips Auditory Training Program. Ear and Hearing, 38(1), 28-41.
  • Laplante-Lévesque A, Abrams H, Bülow M, Lunner T, Nelson J, Riis SK, Vanpoucke, F (2016). Hearing device manufacturers call for interoperability and standardization of Internet and audiology. American Journal of Audiology, 25(3S), 260-263.
  • Rishiq D, Rao A, Koerner T, Abrams H. (2016). Can a Commercially Available Auditory Training Program Improve Audiovisual Speech Performance?American Journal of Audiology, 25, 308-312. doi:10.1044/2016_AJA-16-0017
  • Abrams H, Bock K, Irey R (2015). Can a Remotely-Delivered Auditory Training Program Improve Speech-in-Noise Understanding? American Journal of Audiology,24:333-337.
  • Henry, J., Frederick, M., Sell, S., Griest, S., & Abrams, H. (2015) Clinical Validation of a Novel Combination Hearing Aid and Tinnitus Therapy Device. Ear and Hearing,36:42-52
  • Tremblay KL, Scollie S, Abrams HB, Sullivan JR, McMahon CM. (2014). Hearing Aids and the Brain. International Journal of Otolaryngology, vol. 2014, Article ID 518967, 5 pages, 2014. doi:10.1155/2014/518967
  • Abrams, H., Chisolm, T. (2013). Will my patient benefit from audiologic rehabilitation? The role of individual differences in outcomes. Seminars in Hearing 34(2):128-140.

Book Chapters

  • Abrams H., Jilla A, Chisolm T. (2021). Measuring health-related quality of life in audiologic rehabilitation. In J. Spitzer & J. Montano (Eds.) Adult Audiologic Rehabilitation, (3rd edition) (pp. 117-134). San Diego: Plural 
  • Abrams, H. (2019). Quality Improvement: The controlling principle of practice management. In Brian J. Taylor (Ed.) Audiology Practice Management (3rd edition). New York: Thieme
  • Abrams, H. (2018). Outcome Measures in the Prescription of Hearing Aids for Adults. In Jason A. Galster (Ed.) Audiology Treatment (3rd edition). New York: Thieme

Professional Honors and Activities:

  • 2021 Outstanding Alumni Honoree, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida
  • 2015-2017 American Auditory Society President Elect, President, Past President
  • 2012 Editor's Award for Outstanding Research Publication in Ear and Hearing
  • 2010 ASHA Leader Outstanding Contribution in Audiology Award
  • 2006 Association of VA Audiologists Research Award

Professional Certifications:

  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence- Audiology (00000356)
  • Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation Course Director Certification (56191)