Contribution to Science

Publications

2024 (In preparation or under review)

• Razan Alfakir and Kathleen Lea. From Pandemic to Pediatrics: Auditory Processing Spectrum Disorders of Infants Born to Mothers with Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 – A Case Series.
• Kelleen Wegener, Graycn Holt, Kathleen Lee, Razan Alfakir. Why Should Clinical Practitioners Inquire About Physical Concerns in Audiology Patients? Lessons Learned from the HEAR-COMMAND Tool.
• Razan Alfakir, Adelia Grabowsky, Toby Ellmers. Vestibular Dysfunction and Hearing-related Outcomes: A Scoping Review.
• Mostafa Youssif, Mahmoud Hammady, Razan Alfakir. Disabling Hearing Loss in the Middle East: A Need for a Comprehensive Examination through the Lens of the International Classification of Functioning and Disability (ICF) Model
• Mostafa Youssif, Mahmoud Hammady, Razan Alfakir. The Arabic Version of the HEAR COMMAND Tool. Validation and Research Outcomes
• Tahereh Afghah, Razan Alfakir, Markus Meis, Mahmoud Hammady, Mostafa Youssif, Sophia E. Kramer, and Kirsten C. Wagener. ICF-Based Hearing and Functioning Assessment: Validation and Research Outcomes of Utilizing the HEAR-COMMAND Tool for Patients with Mild to Moderately Severe Hearing Loss and Individuals with Normal Hearing.

2023

• Radiology and Imaging of Auditory and Vestibular Disorders. A Book Chapter for the new edition of the Audiology Diagnostic Book. Thieme Publisher (In Editorial Services).

2022

• Razan Alfakir. (2022). Studying subjective hearing loss in older adults measured by speech, spatial, and quality of hearing scale within the framework of the ICF core set for hearing loss. Hearing, Balance and Communication Journal. 20:4, 230-239, Doi: 10.1080/21695717.2021.1909329.
• Afghah, T., Alfakir, R., Meis, M., Van Leeuwen, L., Kramer, S., Hammady, M, Youssif, M, Wagener, K.C. The design of a Self-Rated ICF-based questionnaire (HEAL-COMMAND Tool) to evaluate hearing loss and communication and conversation disability. (2022). Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences. DOI:10.3389/fresc.2022.1005525.
• Razan Alfakir. Chronic Subjective Dizziness Among an Aging Population Is Associated with Amyloid Positron Emission Tomography and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms. Hearing, Balance, and Communication Journal. (2022). DOI:10.1080/21695717.2022.2106411
• Alfakir R. (2020). Disorders of the Inner Ear in Advanced Age Patients with Carotid Artery Disease Requiring Revascularization: Prevalence, Characteristics, and Association. Journal of Geriatric Medicine. Volume 02, Issue 03.
• Martinez Paredes J F, Al Fakir R, Rutt A L. Clinical Symptoms Contributing to Zenker's Diverticulum Repair: A Retrospective Review. (2022). Cureus 14(2): e22369. DOI:10.7759/cureus.22369
• Jhon F. Martinez-Paredes, Garret Choby, Michael Marino, Devyani Lal, Osarenoma Olomu, Razan Alfakir, Janalee K. Stokken, Erin O'Brien, Angela M. Donaldson. Sinonasal Outcomes Using Oral Corticosteroids in Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps and Positive Sinonasal Cultures. (2022). International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology Journal. DOI: 10.1055/S-0042-1743275
• Jhon F. Martinez Paredes, Garret Choby, Michael Marino, Devyani Lal, Osarenoma Olomu, Razan Alfakir, Janalee K. Stokken, Erin O'Brien, and Angela Donaldson. Endoscopic Outcomes in Patients with AERD Treated with Topical Antibiotics and Intranasal Corticosteroids. (2022). Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. In press. DOI:10.3389/fcimb.2022.812215

2021

• Martinez-Paredes JF, Alfakir R, Thompson CC, Menton SM, Rutt A. Effect of Chronic Cough on Voice Measures in Patients with Dysphonia. (2021). J Voice; S0892-1997(20)30484-7. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2020.12.025
• Martinez-Paredes, Jhon; Alfakir, Razan; Rutt L, Amay. Zenker's Diverticulum: Does Size Correlate with Preoperative Symptoms? (2021) International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1730457

2020

• Razan Al Fakir, Houssam Farres, Matthew Jorgensen, Young Erben, Kevin Barrett, Albert Hakaim. (2020). Audio-vestibular Disorders in Advanced Age Patients with Carotid Artery Stenosis Requiring Revascularization: Is It Age or Vascular Disease Related or Both? Abstract-only e-Journal of Vascular Surgery, Volume 72.
• Alfakir R. (2020). Disorders of the Inner Ear in Advanced Age Patients with Carotid Artery Disease Requiring Revascularization: Prevalence, Characteristics, and Association. Journal of Geriatric Medicine. Volume 02, Issue 03.

2019

• Alfakir R, Leeuwen LV, Pronk M, Kramer S, Zapala D. (2019). Comparing the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health Core Sets for Hearing Loss and the Otolaryngology-Audiology Intake at the Mayo Clinic Florida. Ear Hear. 40(4):858-869. DOI:10.1097/AUD.0000000000000662.
• Klyn NAM, Kleindienst SR, Alfakir R, Nielsen DW, Griffith JW, Carlson DL, Lundy L, Dhar S, Zapala DA. (2019). CEDRA: A Tool to Help Consumers Assess Risk for Ear Disease. Ear Hear. Nov-Dec;40(6):1261-1266. DOI: 10.1097/AUD.0000000000000731.
• Maria Vassilaki, Jeremiah A. Aakre, David S. Knopman, Walter K. Kremers, Michelle M. Mielke, Yonas E. Geda, Mary M. Machulda, Razan Al Fakir, Undavalli, Chaitanya, Rosebud O. Roberts, and Ronald C. Petersen. (2019). Informant-based hearing difficulties and the risk for mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Age Ageing. Aug 22. PII: afz099. DOI: 10.1093/aging/afz099.

2018

• Klyn Niall, Kleindienst SR, Alfakir R, Nielsen DW, Griffith JW, Carlson DL, Lundy L, Dhar S, Zapala DA. (2018). A Retrospective Estimate of Ear Disease Detection Using the "Red Flags" in a Clinical Sample. Ear Hear. 39(5):1035-1038. DOI:10.1097/AUD.0000000000000561
• Nielsen DW, Dhar S, Zapala DA, Alfakir R, Bogle J, Griffith JW, Carlson DL, Lundy L. (2018). A Consumer Questionnaire to Detect Disease Risk Before Hearing Aid Purchase. Hearing Review.

2017

• Alfakir R, Holmes AE. (2017). Development and Validation of a Questionnaire Measuring Functioning Abilities of Older Adults Living with Hearing Disability: Implications for Audiologic Rehabilitation. Journal of the Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology. Volume 50.

2016

• Alfakir Dissertation. (2016). Hearing Disability and Socio-Emotional Isolation in an Aging Population: A Revolutionary Concept Analysis Using the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health. https://ufdcimages.uflib.ufl.edu › AL_FAKIR_R

2015

• Alfakir R, Holmes AE, Noreen F. (2015). Functional performance in older adults with hearing loss: Application of the International Classification of Functioning brief core set for hearing loss: A pilot study. Int J Audiol. 54(9):579-86.
• Alfakir, R., Alice E. Holmes, Patricia B. Kricos, Laura Gaeta, and Sheridan Martin. (2015). Evaluation of Speech Perception via the Use of Hearing Loops and Telecoils. Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine 1: 2333721415591935.
• Alfakir R, Hall M, Holmes A. (2015). How can the Success Post Cochlear Implant be Measured or Defined in Older Adults? Implications of the International Classification of Functioning Brief Core Set for Hearing Loss. Int J Phys Med Rehabil 3:302.

2010

• Salahaldin, A. H., Hadi, K. A., Alfakir, R., Bener, A . (2010). Post binaural cochlear implant fluctuating hearing loss – A case study, Curr Pediatr Res 2010; 14 No.

Oral Presentations

• Razan Alfakir, Tahereh Afghah, Markus Meis , Lisette M. van Leeuwen, Sophia E. Kramer, Kathleen Lea, Mahmoud Hammady, Mostafa Youssif, Mohamed Abd Al-Ghaffar, Kirsten C. Wagener. HEAR-COMMAND Tool: An International Approach to Bring the ICF Core Sets for Hearing Loss into Audiologic Rehabilitation Practice”, FLAA, Aug 3, 2023, Orlando
• Honorable Roundtable Speaker
• Razan Alfakir, Tahereh Afghah, Markus Meis , Lisette M. van Leeuwen, Sophia E. Kramer, Kathleen Lea, Mahmoud Hammady, Mostafa Youssif, Mohamed Abd Al-Ghaffar, Kirsten C. Wagener. “Development of a novel self-assessment hearing loss and communication disability tool (HEAR-COMMAND Tool) based on the ICF standard”, The Virtual Conference on Computational Audiology (VCCA), Jun 2023 (Accepted)
• Tahereh Afghah, Razan Alfakir, Markus Meis , Lisette M. van Leeuwen, Sophia E. Kramer, Kathleen Lea, Mahmoud Hammady, Mostafa Youssif, Mohamed Abd Al-Ghaffar, Kirsten C. Wagener. Hearing loss and resulting communication disability self-assessment via an ICF-based questionnaire; Introducing the HEAR-COMMAND Tool. 16th European Federation Audiology Societies Congress 2023 in Sibenik, Croatia, May 3 - 6, 2023.
• Afghah T., Alfakir R., Meis M. , van Leeuwen L.M., Kramer S.E., Lea K., Wagener K.C. The HEAR-COMMAND Tool; a newly developed ICF-based questionnaire to evaluate hearing and communication impairment. German Society for Audiology Annual Conference. 01.-04. March 2023 in Cologne.
• Alfakir R. Association Between Vestibular Symptoms and Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia in Older Adults – Mayo Clinic Longitudinal Study of Aging. American Balance Society (ABS) Virtual Conference, March 3rd, 2021.
• Alfakir R. Optimizing Hearing Healthcare System Response to Patient’s Needs via the ICF Core Sets for Hearing Loss: What Has Been Done, Where We Are, and the Future Direction. May 10^th, 2021
• Honorable invitation to present to a multidisciplinary group of researchers at Hörzentrum Oldenburg gGmbH, Oldenburg | Germany aiming to improve the technology of hearing systems and the provision of hearing systems to people with hearing impairment.
• Alfakir R. Implications of ‘Horizontal Epidemiology’ Approach in Persons with Chronic Health Disorders. Research Grand Round at the Mayo Clinic Florida. August 14^th, 2018.
• Alfakir R, Leeuwen, L.V, Pronk, M, Kramer, S, Zapala, D. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health’ Core Sets for Hearing Loss and the Current Intake Documentation, Where We Are and Future Direction. Special ARA Session during the 9^th International Adult Audiology Rehabilitation Conference sponsored by the Hearing Rehabilitation Foundation, December 2017
• Alfakir R. (2016): Hearing Disability and Socio-Emotional Isolation in an Aging Population: A Revolutionary Concept Analysis using the International Classification of Functioning Brief Core Set for Hearing Loss. Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology Conference, Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada September 22^nd
• Alfakir R. (2016): Minimum Criteria to Evaluate Hearing Disability in an Aging Population. HEAL conference at Cernobbio (Lake Como), Italy - June 2-4
• Alfakir R. (2016): Beyond Hearing Loss, The Contribution of Vestibular Function in Ease of Listening in Older Adults. HEAL conference at Cernobbio (Lake Como), Italy - June 2-4
• Alfakir R. (2016): A holistic approach to predicting loneliness and social isolation in older adults. Audiology NOW! AAA, April 15^th, Phoenix, Arizona
• Alfakir R. (2016): A holistic approach to predicting loneliness and social isolation in older adults. Southern Gerontological Society (SGS) 37th Annual Meeting, March April 2^nd, Virginia
• Alfakir R. (2016): Minimum Criteria to Evaluate Hearing Disability in an Aging Population.
• Honorable invitation to present this paper at the First Annual Graduate Student Appreciation Week, University of Florida, April 29th.
• Alfakir R. (2015): Aging, Hearing Function, and Social Interaction. A public Awareness presentation at the PrimeTime Institute at the Senior Recreation Center, Gainesville Florida as part of the Institute of Aging (IOA) Senior Health Series
• Alfakir R., Holmes AE (2015): Use of the International Classification of Functioning Brief Core Set for Hearing loss with Older Adults (preliminary data) International Colloquium of Rehabilitative Audiology (ICRA) Conference, California, October 15.
• Alfakir R. (2015): What is needed to optimize functional performance in older adults with hearing loss? Application of the International Classification of Functioning Brief Core Set for Hearing Loss: Two pilot studies. Eighth International Adult Aural Rehabilitation Conference, St. Pete Beach, FL June 1
• Alfakir R., Holmes AE, (2013): Possible Clinical Application of the ICF Brief Core Set for Hearing Loss in Adults. International Colloquium of Rehabilitative Audiology (ICRA) Conference, Denmark

Poster Presentations 

• Razan Alfakir, Tahereh Afghah, Markus Meis , Lisette M. van Leeuwen, Sophia E. Kramer, Kathleen Lea, Mahmoud Hammady, Mostafa Youssif, Mohamed Abd Al-Ghaffar, Kirsten C. Wagener. HEAR-COMMAND Tool: An International Approach to Bring the ICF Core Sets for Hearing Loss into Audiologic Rehabilitation Practice”, International Symposium on Auditory and Audiological Research (ISAAR), Aug 2023, Denmark
• Burns, McKenzie; Lea, Kathleen, Alfakir, Razan. Cultural Similarities and Differences in Functioning and Disability among People with Hearing Loss: Lesson from a HEAR-COMMAND Tool. Auburn's 2023 Student Research Symposium, Tuesday, March 28, 2023. One of the Award winners
• Wegener, Kelleen, Lea, Kathleen, Alfakir, Razan. Problems in Functioning Related to Dizziness and Balance Difficulty in Individuals with Hearing Loss in a Biopsychosocial Context Underpinning the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). American Balance Society in Scottsdale, Arizona, February 28^th – March 1^st, 2023.
• Alfakir, Razan; Afghah, Tahereh; Meis, Markus; Van Leeuwen, Lisette M.; Kramer, Sophia E.; Lea, Kathleen; Hammady, Mahmoud; Youssef, Mostafa; Abd Al-Ghaffar, Mohamed; Wagener, Kirsten C. Bringing the ICF Core Sets for Hearing Loss into Audiology Practice via the HEAR-COMMAND Tool: An International Approach to Enhance Hearing Healthcare. American Auditory Society Scientific and Technology Meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona March 2-4, 2023.
• Alfakir R, Krishnamurti S. Radiology Update for Audiology Professionals – Improving Access for Patients in Otolaryngology. American Auditory Society’s Virtual Conference. March 5^th, 2021.
• Alfakir R, Jorgensen MS, Farres H, Hakaim AG. Disorders of the Inner Ear in Advanced Age Patients with Atherosclerotic Disease of the Carotid Arteries Requiring Revascularization: Is It Age- or Atherosclerosis-related or Both? SVS ONLINE program. Vascular Annual Meeting in Toronto, Canada June 20th, 2020.
• Alfakir R, Stamper G, Zapala D, Helmi H, Antwi S. Incorporation of Multimarker Approach Including Molecular Genetics into Otologic and Audiologic Assessments for Young Adults. American Auditory Society Scientific and Technology Meeting, in Scottsdale, Arizona, February 28 – March 2, 2019
• Brockner AE, Stamper G, Alfakir R., Zapala DA. Cardiovascular diseases, Environmental Factors, and High-frequency Hearing Loss. Audiology NOW! AAAConf 2019, March 27-30 | Columbus, OH
• Dhar S, Nielsen DW, Kleindienst SJ, Alfakir R, Griffith JW, Lundy LB, Carlson DL, Klyn NA, Bogle J, Zapala DA. Effects of Criterion Selection on Consumer Ear Disease Surveillance Results. American Auditory Society's 48th Annual Scientific and Technology Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, March 4th – 6th, 2018
• Courtney R, Stamper G, Zapala DA, Alfakir R. Can the presence of other otologic signs/symptoms predict hearing aid uptake in adults with hearing loss as compared to the magnitude of hearing loss alone? A retrospective study design. Audiology NOW! AAAConf 2018, April 18-21, Nashville, TN
• Kleindienst SJ, Nielsen DW, Dhar S, Griffith JW, Lundy LB, Carlson DL, Klyn NA, Alfakir R, Bogle J, Zapala DA. Standardized Ear Disease Detection for Non-Physician Hearing Healthcare Providers. American Auditory Society's 44th Annual Scientific and Technology Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, March 2nd – 4th, 2018
• Klyn NA, Kleindienst SJ, Alfakir R, Zapala DA, Nielsen DW, Dhar S, Griffith JW, Lundy LB, Carlson DL, Rishiq D, Cevette M. Development, and evaluation of a questionnaire-based screener for ear diseases. Society for Epidemiologic Research National Convention, Seattle, WA, June 2017
• Kleindienst SJ, Cevette M, Zapala DA, Alfakir R, Lundy LB, Klyn NA, Nielsen DW, Dhar S, Griffith, James W., Carlson, Deborah, Rishiq, Dania. A Consumer Questionnaire to Assess the Risk for Ear Disease. American Auditory Society's 44th Annual Scientific and Technology Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, March 2^nd – 4^th, 2017
• Klyn NA, Dhar S, Griffith JW, Kleindienst SJ, Cevette M^, Alfakir R, Zapala DA, Lundy LB, Nielsen DW, Carlson DL, Rishiq D: Evaluating red flags criteria for surveillance of ear disease. American Auditory Society's 44th Annual Scientific and Technology Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, March 2nd – 4th, 2017
• Alfakir R, Holmes AE. Age-Related Hearing Loss and Resilient Functional Capacities. American Auditory Society's 44^th Annual Scientific and Technology Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, March 2^nd – 4^th, 2017
• Martin V, Alfakir R, Holmes AE. The relationship between cognition and the Acceptable Noise Level (ANL) scores. Audiology NOW! AAA, April 14^th, Phoenix, Arizona
• Ridley C, Curran A, Alfakir R, Holmes AE. Functional Performance on Working Memory Tasks in the Geriatric Population. AudiologyNOW! AAA, April 14^th, 2016, Phoenix, Arizona
• Alfakir R, Holmes AE. The role of social factors in older adults with hearing loss: Application of the International Classification of Functioning Brief Core Set for Hearing Loss. Presented at PHHP research day, April 8^th, 2015, University of Florida
• Alfakir R, Holmes AE. The role of social factors in older adults with hearing loss: Application of the International Classification of Functioning Brief Core Set for Hearing Loss. Presented at 10^th Conference of the Social Sciences, March 21^st, 2015, University of Florida
• Alfakir R, Holmes AE. Application of the International Classification of Functioning Brief Core Set for Hearing Loss. Presented at Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology meeting- Sep 7^th - 9^th, 2015, Philadelphia, PS
• Alfakir R, Holmes AE, Kricos PB, Gaeta L, Martin S. Evaluation of Speech Perception via the Use of Hearing Loops and Tele-coils. Presented at AAA conference - March 26-29, 2014, Orlando, FL
• Honorable invitation to present this research at the Academic Research Conference (ARC) on Hearing Aids and Brain, Orlando, FL, with a complimentary registration. March 26-29^th, 2014, Orlando, FL
• Alfakir R, Holmes AE, Hall MW. Functional performance of cochlear implantation in older adults: Applying the ICF-Brief Core Set for hearing loss. Presented at UF research day, Oct 29^th, 2014
• Alfakir R, Holmes AE, Hall MW. Functional performance of cochlear implantation in older adults: Applying the ICF-Brief Core Set for hearing loss. Presented at ACI Alliance conference- October 24-26, 2014, Washington DC.