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R H Vaughan-Jones1, N D Padgham, H E Christmas

  • 1University Department of Otolaryngology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee.

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|April 1, 1993
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Optimal hearing aid fitting remains challenging, as audiometric or symptomatic factors did not predict final hearing aid choices. Sequential trials and patient visits may improve hearing aid adoption.

Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Hearing Healthcare

Background:

  • Hearing aid provision aims for optimal patient benefit.
  • Predicting the best hearing aid combination is complex.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors influencing optimal hearing aid fitting.
  • To evaluate patient responses to hearing aid provision protocols.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective trial involving 56 patients referred for hearing aid provision.
  • Data collected via proforma at five clinic visits.
  • Analysis of audiometric, symptomatic, and patient-reported outcomes.

Main Results:

  • No audiometric or symptomatic criteria reliably predicted final hearing aid choices.
  • Initial monaural (single-sided) hearing aid fitting may increase long-term binaural (two-sided) aid use.

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  • Patients valued multiple visits and sequential monaural trials.

    • Conclusions:

    • Current audiometric and symptomatic measures are insufficient for predicting optimal hearing aid selection.
    • A phased approach with sequential monaural trials and patient engagement may enhance binaural hearing aid adoption.
    • Further research into patient-centered fitting protocols is warranted.