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Kazuoki Kodera1, Hiroshi Hosoi2, Makito Okamoto3
1Department of Otolaryngology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Japan.
Auris, Nasus, Larynx
|December 15, 2015
Summary
This study outlines 8 hearing aid fitting tests to evaluate efficacy. Properly combining these tests helps determine the benefits of adjusted hearing aids for individuals with hearing loss.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Hearing Science
Background:
- Hearing aid fitting requires effective evaluation methods.
- Established guidelines exist for assessing hearing aid efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present and evaluate methods for assessing hearing aid fitting efficacy.
- To detail 8 specific tests for hearing aid evaluation.
Main Methods:
- The study presents 8 distinct hearing aid fitting tests.
- Mandatory tests include speech performance and noise tolerance.
- Informative tests cover real-ear gain, loudness levels, aided thresholds, prediction, speech-in-noise, and questionnaires.
Main Results:
- Combinations of these 8 tests can effectively determine hearing aid benefits.
- The presented methods offer a comprehensive approach to evaluation.
Conclusions:
- The described hearing aid fitting tests are valuable for clinical practice.
- These methods aid in determining the efficacy of adjusted hearing aids for hearing-impaired individuals.
