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Changing systems of amplification.

A Markides1

  • 1Department of Audiology, University of Manchester.

British Journal of Audiology
|February 1, 1989
PubMed
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Hearing aid technology for children evolved significantly between 1977 and 1987. Use of ear-level, binaural, and FM-wireless hearing aids increased, while body-worn and hardwire group aids declined.

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Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Pediatric audiology
  • Hearing aid technology

Background:

  • The last decade (1977-1987) witnessed significant shifts in amplification systems for hearing-impaired children.
  • Understanding these changes is crucial for pediatric audiology and hearing aid development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on the evolving trends in amplification systems utilized by hearing-impaired children from 1977 to 1987.
  • To identify major changes in hearing aid configurations and technologies.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of hearing aid system usage over a ten-year period (1977-1987).
  • Categorization of changes based on device type: ear-level vs. body-worn, monaural vs. binaural, and FM-wireless vs. hardwire group hearing aids (GHAs).

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Main Results:

  • A notable increase in the adoption of ear-level hearing aids.
  • A rise in the utilization of binaural hearing aids over monaural options.
  • Increased preference for FM-wireless hearing aids compared to hardwire group hearing aids (GHAs).
  • A corresponding decrease in the use of body-worn hearing aids.
  • Declining use of hardwire group hearing aids (GHAs).

Conclusions:

  • The period 1977-1987 marked a transition towards more advanced and personalized amplification solutions for hearing-impaired children.
  • Trends indicate a move away from traditional body-worn devices towards integrated, binaural, and wireless systems.
  • These shifts reflect advancements in hearing aid technology and changing clinical practices in pediatric audiology.