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Hearing aid functioning in the preschool setting: stepping back in time?

Carmen L Burkhalter¹, Lindsay Blalock, Heather Herring

¹University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA. cburkhalter@as.ua.edu

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology

|May 3, 2011

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Area of Science:

Pediatric audiology
Educational audiology

Background:

Appropriate functioning of hearing aids is crucial for children with hearing impairment to benefit from preschool programs.
Previous studies in the 1970s highlighted issues with hearing aid functionality.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the functionality of hearing aids in preschool-aged children.
To assess the current state of hearing aid device performance in early intervention settings.

Main Methods:

Evaluated 44 hearing aids worn by 24 children (ages 3-5 years) in four state-funded preschools.
Utilized listening checks and visual examinations to assess hearing aid functionality.
Categorized devices as 'pass' or 'fail' based on evaluation outcomes.

Main Results:

Over half (27 out of 44) of the tested hearing aids exhibited at least one problem.
Issues were identified through both listening and visual inspection methods.
Failure rates indicate persistent challenges in maintaining functional amplification devices.

Conclusions:

Hearing aid failure rates in preschool settings have not improved since the 1970s.
Basic listening and visual checks reveal significant issues with hearing aid functionality.
Results underscore the necessity for a national discussion on improving hearing aid maintenance and performance for young children.