[Hearing aid application performance evaluation questionnaire to presbycusis]

Area of Science:

• Audiology
• Gerontology
• Rehabilitation Science

Context:

• Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, significantly impacts the quality of life for older adults.
• Hearing aids are a common intervention, but their effectiveness and user satisfaction require thorough assessment.

Purpose:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of hearing aids in patients with presbycusis using a structured questionnaire.
• To identify and address challenges faced by older adults using hearing aids.
• To improve the overall quality of life for individuals with age-related hearing impairment.

Summary:

• A face-to-face investigation was conducted with 30 subjects diagnosed with presbycusis undergoing hearing aid fitting.
• Data collected through the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly (HHIE) and Satisfaction with Amplification in Daily Life (SADL) questionnaires were analyzed using SPSS.
• Statistical analysis revealed significant improvements in hearing-related problems and high overall satisfaction among participants using hearing aids.

Impact:

• The study demonstrates that hearing aid use leads to a significant improvement in the condition of patients with hearing impairment.
• The findings underscore the value of subjective assessment tools like the Effects Assessment Questionnaire in evaluating the impact of hearing aids.
• This research provides a reliable basis for understanding patient satisfaction and the rehabilitative effects of hearing aids in older adults.