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Recognition of hearing aid orientation content by first-time users
Judith L Reese1, Theresa Hnath-Chisolm
1James A. Haley Veterans Affairs Hospital, Tampa, FL 33612, USA. judith.reese2@med.va.gov
American Journal of Audiology
|September 27, 2005
Summary
Patients remember most hearing aid orientation (HAO) information immediately and one month later. Hearing aid knowledge retention is linked to prior experience and hearing loss, not age.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Hearing Health
- Patient Education
Background:
- Effective patient education is crucial for hearing aid success.
- Understanding knowledge retention of hearing aid orientation (HAO) content is vital for optimizing audiological rehabilitation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess immediate and delayed recall of HAO content.
- To investigate factors influencing recall, including audiologist, patient age, hearing loss severity, and prior knowledge.
Main Methods:
- 100 older adults completed knowledge tests post-HAO and at 1-month follow-up.
- Statistical analyses (covariate and regression) were employed.
Main Results:
- Participants recalled 74% immediately and 78% at 1 month.
- Hearing loss negatively impacted recall of use/care information; prior knowledge positively influenced recall.
- Immediate recall correlated with delayed recall; audiologist differences were transient.
Conclusions:
- Approximately 75% HAO content recall is clinically encouraging.
- Improved recall at 1 month suggests patients retain key information post-trial.
- HAO is effective, justifying audiologist time investment.