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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
|September 6, 2025
Summary
Physician recommendations significantly increase hearing aid adoption rates. Understanding patient motivators like cost and insurance, alongside physician advice, can improve hearing health care plans.
Area of Science:
- Audiology and Hearing Health
- Public Health
- Medical Decision Making
Background:
- Hearing loss affects millions, with 80% treatable by hearing aids (HAs), yet only 25% utilize them.
- Physicians play a crucial role in the hearing healthcare team, but their impact on HA adoption is unclear.
- This study explores factors influencing HA adoption, focusing on physician recommendations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key motivating factors for hearing aid adoption.
- To investigate the specific influence of physician recommendations on prospective hearing aid users.
- To understand patient perceptions regarding hearing aid use.
Main Methods:
- A survey of 321 adult patients (18+) who underwent HA evaluation between 2018-2022.
- Assessed demographic characteristics and factors influencing HA adoption.
- Utilized descriptive statistics, chi-square analyses, and logistic regression for data analysis.
Main Results:
- Approximately 80% of participants adopted hearing aids post-evaluation.
- Key adoption factors included cost, insurance coverage, and physician recommendation.
- Knowledge of HA availability and evaluation site significantly predicted adoption (p < 0.05).
Conclusions:
- Physician recommendations are a significant factor in increasing hearing aid adoption rates.
- Findings highlight the importance of a patient-centered approach, integrating physician input into HA care plans.
- Audiologists and physicians can leverage these insights to enhance patient counseling and improve HA uptake.
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