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Hearing Aid Adoption Rates: Perceptions, Attitudes, and Influencing Factors of Prospective Hearing Aid Users
Natalie Snyder1, Anna Bixler1, Karla Belcastro1
1*Department of Otolaryngology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.
Journal of the American Academy of Audiology
|May 27, 2025
Summary
Physician recommendations significantly increase hearing aid adoption rates among patients with hearing loss. Understanding factors like cost and insurance alongside medical advice can improve hearing health care outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Public Health
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Hearing loss affects a significant portion of the population, with many cases treatable by hearing aids (HAs).
- Despite HA availability, adoption rates remain low, with only one in four eligible individuals pursuing them.
- Physicians play a crucial role in the hearing healthcare team, but their impact on HA adoption is not well understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the motivating factors and perceptions influencing prospective hearing aid users.
- To specifically investigate the impact of physician recommendations on hearing aid adoption.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to 321 patients (18+ years) who underwent hearing aid evaluations between 2018 and 2022.
- The survey assessed demographic characteristics and factors influencing hearing aid adoption.
- Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square analyses, and logistic regression.
Main Results:
- Approximately 80% of participants adopted hearing aids post-evaluation.
- Key factors influencing adoption included cost, insurance coverage, and physician recommendation.
- Physician recommendation was a significant predictor of hearing aid adoption (p < 0.0001).
Conclusions:
- Physician recommendations emerge as a critical factor in enhancing hearing aid adoption rates.
- Findings provide valuable insights for audiologists and physicians to tailor patient care plans.
- Addressing patient knowledge of HA availability and evaluation sites can further improve adoption.
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