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Hearing aid returns are common, with younger adults citing financial issues and older adults reporting management difficulties. In both age groups, inadequate hearing improvement and discomfort from amplified noise were key reasons for returning hearing aids.

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Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Gerontology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Growing elderly populations and increased noise exposure drive demand for hearing aids.
  • Understanding reasons for hearing aid rejection is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
  • This study investigates factors influencing hearing aid returns in younger and older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify reasons for hearing aid rejection and return.
  • To compare factors associated with hearing aid returns between younger (<65 years) and elderly (≥65 years) adults.
  • To inform strategies for enhancing hearing aid adoption and patient satisfaction.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 1138 patients prescribed hearing aids.
  • Identification of 81 patients (6.14%) who returned their devices.
  • Comparison of patient-related, hearing-related, and device-related factors between age groups via chart review and phone survey.

Main Results:

  • The most common reasons for return were hearing disturbance, tinnitus, and ear fullness.
  • Ineffectiveness of the hearing aid was the primary reason for return (32.0%) in both groups.
  • Younger adults cited financial difficulties, while elderly adults reported management challenges; both groups experienced issues with inadequate hearing improvement and noise amplification discomfort.

Conclusions:

  • Hearing aid return reasons differ significantly between younger and elderly populations.
  • Financial and management difficulties are age-specific barriers to hearing aid use.
  • Addressing inadequate hearing improvement and discomfort from amplified noise is critical for all users.