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Hearing aid selection for the 1990s: where to?

D Byrne1

  • 1National Acoustic Laboratories, New South Wales, Australia.

Journal of the American Academy of Audiology
|December 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Selecting amplification for nonlinear hearing aids requires careful consideration of established principles. New methods should build upon linear amplification research to ensure optimal audibility and comfort, avoiding unnecessary complexity.

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Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Hearing Science

Background:

  • Emerging nonlinear hearing aid technologies present challenges in amplification selection.
  • Current trends risk proliferation of unvalidated prescription formulas and neglect of established research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss critical issues in selecting amplification for new nonlinear hearing aids.
  • To advocate for evidence-based approaches that integrate findings from linear amplification research.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current trends and research in hearing aid amplification fitting.
  • Analysis of potential pitfalls in nonlinear hearing aid prescription and fitting procedures.

Main Results:

  • Nonlinear hearing aid fitting procedures often overlook crucial research from linear amplification.
  • Overemphasis on loudness normalization may hinder evaluation of alternative, effective rationales.

Conclusions:

  • Amplification selection for nonlinear hearing aids should prioritize audibility and comfort using the simplest effective means.
  • Future prescriptive procedures must build upon existing knowledge from linear amplification to ensure optimal outcomes.

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