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A simple method to estimate noise levels in the workplace based on self-reported speech communication effort in noise

Melanie A. FergusonDivision of Clinical Neuroscience, School of Medicine, National Institute of Health Research Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK; ;Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK; Correspondence[email protected]
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Kezia B. TomlinsonNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK; View further author information
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Adrian C. DavisAD CAVE Solutions Limited, London, UK; ;Imperial College London NHS Trust, London, UK; ORCID Iconhttp://orcid.org/0000-0001-7134-7528View further author information
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Mark E. LutmanInstitute of Sound and Vibration Research, University of Southampton, Southampton, UKView further author information
Pages 450-453 | Received 06 Jul 2018, Accepted 30 Jan 2019, Published online: 23 Apr 2019

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