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[A follow-up survey for hearing aids evaluation using speech maps].

H Hosoi1, S Iida, K Murata

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, School of Medicine, Kinki University, Osaka.

Nihon Jibiinkoka Gakkai Kaiho
|April 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

A novel method using average confusion distance effectively predicts hearing aid success. This metric, alongside speech discrimination, offers a more reliable assessment for hearing aid users over time.

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Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Speech-Language Pathology

Context:

  • Hearing aids are crucial for individuals with hearing impairment.
  • Previous research established the utility of average confusion distance (ACD) in hearing aid assessment.
  • Long-term user satisfaction is a key indicator of hearing aid effectiveness.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the long-term usefulness of a new hearing aid assessment method.
  • To determine if average confusion distance (ACD) can predict user satisfaction with hearing aids.
  • To compare the predictive power of ACD with traditional speech discrimination scores.

Summary:

  • A follow-up survey assessed 34 patients after 3-4 years of hearing aid use.
  • User satisfaction was correlated with changes in speech discrimination scores and ACD.

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  • A significant correlation (0.41) was found between ACD change and user evaluation, unlike speech discrimination (0.34).

    • Impact:

    • Average confusion distance (ACD) shows significant potential for predicting successful hearing aid use.
    • ACD should be considered alongside speech discrimination scores for a comprehensive hearing aid evaluation.
    • There is a need for integrated systems to assess both communication ability and user satisfaction.