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Hearing aid compliance in the elderly.

J Salonen¹, R Johansson, S Karjalainen

¹Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Turku University Hospital, Finland. jaakko.salonen@tyks.fi

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|May 7, 2013

Summary

Many elderly hearing aid users still don't use them regularly, with noise and motivation being key barriers. Improving hearing aid compliance is crucial for effective hearing rehabilitation in older adults.

Area of Science:

Audiology
Gerontology
Public Health

Background:

Age-related hearing loss is increasing, impacting the effectiveness of hearing rehabilitation.
A significant number of elderly individuals with hearing aids use them only occasionally or not at all.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate hearing aid usage rates among the elderly.
To identify reasons for minimal or non-use of hearing aids in this demographic.

Main Methods:

A mailed questionnaire survey was distributed to 4,067 individuals aged 70, 75, 80, and 85 in Finland.
The survey included questions on hearing aid use patterns and associated challenges.

Main Results:

Among 249 hearing aid users, 10.7% never used their devices, and 55.4% used them daily.

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Hearing aid use decreased with advancing age.

Common barriers to use included background noise, feedback, battery costs, and lack of motivation.

Conclusions:

While hearing aid compliance is improving, occasional or non-use remains a concern in the elderly population.
Revising hearing aid fitting and counseling procedures may enhance patient compliance and maximize device benefits.
Strategies to improve compliance are discussed for this patient group.