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Area of Science:

  • Audiology and Hearing Science
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Hearing aids are vital for managing hearing loss but face suboptimal adoption and use.
  • Understanding user needs is essential for enhancing hearing aid uptake, utilization, and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore adult hearing aid users' perspectives on desired improvements for hearing aid devices.
  • To identify specific areas for enhancement in hearing aid features, sound quality, and service delivery.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative content analysis of open-ended survey responses from 628 adult hearing aid users in the United States.
  • Survey data was collected via the HearingTracker and Lexie Hearing user database.

Main Results:

  • Users reported dissatisfaction with hearing aid aesthetics and functionality, desiring better physical appearance, fit, and features for self-efficacy.
  • Key concerns included sound clarity, especially in noisy environments (143 participants), and issues with service delivery, including high cost (193 participants) and professional credibility.
  • Improvements were sought in battery functionality, smartphone applications, and hearing aid accessories.

Conclusions:

  • While current hearing aid technology is appreciated, significant user-driven improvements are needed in physical design, user control, sound clarity, and cost accessibility.
  • Future hearing aid development should prioritize features that enhance user autonomy and self-efficacy.
  • Building trust between users and hearing healthcare professionals is also a critical area for improvement.