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Systematic Hearing Performance Evaluation Process for Adolescents with Cochlear Implantation at Early Ages
Published on: March 24, 2023
[Use of hearing aid--coping and functional disability]
Anne-Sofie Helvik1, Haakon Arnesen, Siri Wennberg
1Sykehuset Innlandet, Divisjon Tynset og Øre-nese-halsavdelingen St. Olavs hospital og Institutt for samfunnsmedisin Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet. anne-sofie.helvik@ntnu.no
Summary
Hearing aid use in adults is linked to hearing loss severity and tinnitus. Frequent use of dysfunctional communication strategies, not coping mechanisms, reduces daily hearing aid use.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Otolaryngology
- Public Health
Context:
- Hearing loss is a prevalent health issue impacting social interactions.
- Understanding factors influencing hearing aid adoption is crucial for effective management.
Purpose:
- To investigate the influence of socio-demographic, audiological, and behavioral factors on adult hearing aid usage.
- To identify key predictors of hearing aid utilization among patients.
Summary:
- Advanced hearing loss correlated with increased hearing aid use.
- Non-persistent tinnitus and 7-17 years of hearing aid experience decreased usage frequency.
- Maladaptive communication behaviors significantly reduced daily hearing aid use, while coping strategies and perceived disability did not.
Impact:
- Findings highlight the importance of addressing communication behaviors to improve hearing aid adherence.
- This research informs clinical practice and public health initiatives for hearing loss management.
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