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APSO Standards: Implementing Hearing Aid Needs Assessments and Measuring Related Outcomes
Michelle L Arnold1, Victoria A Sanchez2
1Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.
Seminars in Hearing
|July 29, 2022
Summary
Many adults do not benefit from or abandon hearing aids. Implementing evidence-based needs assessments and outcomes measurement can improve hearing aid success rates for patients.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Hearing Healthcare
- Rehabilitation
Background:
- Many individuals adopt hearing aids without clear benefit, and a significant number discontinue use.
- Hearing aid effectiveness is often independent of hearing loss severity, indicating a need for broader treatment approaches.
- Current hearing loss treatment often relies solely on hearing aid provision, neglecting comprehensive patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of needs assessment and outcomes measurement in improving hearing aid adoption and success.
- To introduce and describe Standards 3 (Needs Assessment) and 14 (Hearing Aid Outcomes Measurement) from the Audiology Practice Standards Organization (APSO).
- To provide a practical example of implementing a comprehensive needs assessment and outcomes measurement in clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Review of APSO evidence-based standards for hearing aid selection, fitting, and rehabilitation.
- Description of Standards 3 and 14, focusing on amplification needs assessment and outcomes measurement.
- Illustrative example of a clinical implementation of a comprehensive needs assessment and outcomes measurement in a multisite, longitudinal trial.
Main Results:
- The APSO standards emphasize the critical role of needs assessment and outcomes measurement in adult and geriatric hearing aid care.
- A comprehensive approach integrating needs assessment and outcomes measurement is being tested in a clinical trial.
- Successful implementation of these standards can potentially enhance patient success with hearing devices.
Conclusions:
- Hearing aid treatment necessitates more than just device fitting; it requires a patient-centered approach.
- Evidence-based clinical protocols, including thorough needs assessment and outcomes measurement, are crucial for maximizing hearing aid benefits.
- The described clinical implementation serves as a model for improving hearing aid outcomes and patient satisfaction.
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