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[New aspects of hearing aid fitting]
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenkranke, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.
Laryngo- Rhino- Otologie
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Digital hearing aids improve social integration for patients with hearing loss. Professional fitting, including specific ear mold modifications like Bakke- or Libby-horns, enhances acceptance and speech discrimination, especially in noisy environments.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Hearing Aid Technology
Context:
- Advancements in digital hearing aids aid social integration.
- New hearing aid fitting methods are crucial for optimal performance.
- Addressing recruitment effects and sound alterations is key.
Purpose:
- To present novel techniques for optimizing hearing aid fitting.
- To evaluate the efficacy of specific ear mold modifications.
Summary:
- Professional hearing aid fitting involves careful ear mold selection and modifications.
- Venting combined with Bakke- or Libby-horns improves subjective acceptance and speech discrimination.
- In-situ measurement with a probe microphone is recommended for precise frequency adjustment.
Impact:
- Optimized hearing aid fitting enhances patient's quality of life.
- Improved speech discrimination, particularly in background noise.
- Professional fitting protocols lead to better audiological outcomes.