09-12, 15:00–16:00 (Europe/Istanbul), Hearing Aids (ICC - B3 Floor - 3B/02)
Understanding the impact of hearing aid use on vestibular function helps clarify potential consequences on balance performance, fall risk, and activities of daily living. Therefore, the positive effects of auditory amplification, auditory gain, and balance and quality of life should be considered holistically.
Prof. Dr. Hatice Seyra Erbek is a distinguished Turkish otolaryngologist and academic, currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Surgical Medical Sciences at Lokman Hekim University, Faculty of Medicine, in Ankara. She holds a medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1986–1992) and has extensive experience in the field of otolaryngology.
With a publication record of 48 journal articles indexed in SCI, her research interests encompass clinical medicine, particularly in the areas of audiology and vestibular disorders.
In addition to her academic role, Prof. Dr. Erbek is affiliated with Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital in Ankara, where she provides clinical services in the field of otolaryngology.
For more information on her academic and clinical work, you can visit her profile on the Lokman Hekim University AVESİS portal: avesis.lokmanhekim.edu.tr
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I hold a BSc in Audiology from İnönü University and an MSc in Audiology from Ege University, Department of Audiology. I am a specialist audiologist with a primary focus on vestibular assessment and rehabilitation.
Sanem Can Sarıoğlu is a PhD candidate and Research Assistant in the Department of Audiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, at İnönü University. Her academic and clinical work focuses on the vestibular system.
Dr. Deniz Uğur Cengiz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Audiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, İnönü University. His academic and clinical work focuses on vestibular assessment, vestibular disorders, and vestibular rehabilitation. He has contributed to numerous scientific studies at national and international levels in the field of the vestibular system.
Büşra Mazooğlu is a Specialist Audiologist and a PhD candidate in Audiology at İnönü University. She works in the Audiology Unit of Turgut Özal Medical Center. Her academic and clinical interests focus on the vestibular system, balance disorders, and vestibular assessment.