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Are two hearing aids better than one?

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  • 1Department of Clinical Psychology, Uppsala University, Sweden. Gerhard.Andersson@itp.uu.se

Perceptual and Motor Skills
|December 1, 1995
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Individuals using two hearing aids reported significantly greater daily usage compared to those with a single hearing aid. This suggests bilateral hearing aid use may improve overall device engagement.

Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Hearing Healthcare
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Hearing loss affects millions globally, impacting communication and quality of life.
  • Hearing aid technology aims to restore auditory function and improve daily living.
  • Understanding factors influencing hearing aid adoption and consistent use is crucial for effective audiological rehabilitation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the daily usage patterns of hearing aids in individuals fitted with one versus two devices.
  • To determine if bilateral hearing aid fitting is associated with increased device utilization.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving 114 participants fitted with either one or two hearing aids.
  • Objective measurement or self-reported data collection on daily hearing aid usage duration.

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  • Statistical analysis to compare usage between the two groups.

    • Main Results:

    • Participants fitted with two hearing aids demonstrated significantly higher daily usage compared to those with a single hearing aid.
    • The findings indicate a positive correlation between bilateral hearing aid fitting and increased device use.

    Conclusions:

    • Bilateral hearing aid use is associated with greater daily engagement with the devices.
    • Encouraging bilateral fitting may be a strategy to enhance hearing aid effectiveness and patient adherence.