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Hearing aid insertion: correlation between patients' confidence and ability.

D D Pothier1, C Bredenkamp

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, UK. email@davepothier.com

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|May 16, 2006
PubMed
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Patient confidence in hearing aid insertion does not always match their actual ability. This study found a weak to moderate correlation, suggesting caution is needed when assessing self-reported hearing aid management skills.

Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Hearing Health
  • Patient Self-Management

Background:

  • Effective hearing aid management by patients is crucial post-fitting.
  • Limited research exists on the correlation between patient confidence and actual hearing aid management skills.
  • This study investigates the discrepancy between perceived and observed hearing aid insertion ability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare patients' self-reported confidence in hearing aid insertion with their objectively assessed ability.
  • To determine the correlation between subjective confidence ratings and observed performance in hearing aid insertion.
  • To highlight implications for audiology follow-up care based on patient self-assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Eighty-five patients participated in the study.

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  • Confidence in hearing aid fitting was rated using a visual analogue scale (VAS).
  • Observed ability to insert hearing aids was assessed by an audiologist, also using a VAS (0-100 mm).

    • Main Results:

    • A weak to moderate correlation (Pearson r = 0.4912) was found between subjective confidence and objective ability.
    • Patients' perceived ability to insert hearing aids may not accurately reflect their actual skill level.
    • The findings indicate a significant gap between self-perception and performance in hearing aid insertion.

    Conclusions:

    • Caution is advised when relying solely on a patient's perceived ability to manage hearing aid insertion.
    • Current follow-up practices, especially those relying on telephone calls post-fitting, may need re-evaluation.
    • Objective assessment of hearing aid insertion skills is recommended to ensure effective patient rehabilitation.