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1Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Klinik und Poliklinik für Phoniatrie und Pädaudiologie, Hannover. miller.simone@mh-hannover.de
Laryngo- Rhino- Otologie
|November 24, 2012
Summary
Hearing aid outcome self-assessment inventories are crucial for quality assurance. However, many existing tools were developed for analog devices and may not accurately reflect outcomes with modern digital hearing aids.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Otorhinolaryngology
Background:
- New fee schedule positions for hearing aid fittings were introduced in 2012.
- Hearing aid outcome self-assessment inventories are now mandatory for quality assurance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review available hearing aid self-assessment inventories.
- To evaluate the criteria used for assessing test quality.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed.
Main Results:
- Multiple self-assessment inventories exist for measuring hearing aid benefit.
- Many studies evaluating these inventories predate digital hearing aids and may not be applicable.
- Few studies have investigated German translations of these inventories.
Conclusions:
- ENT doctors and audiologists need to understand test quality criteria.
- Informed use of inventories is essential for accurate interpretation of hearing aid outcomes.
