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[Quality control in pediatric hearing aid fitting]

H H Niehaus1, J Schroff, E Kruse

  • 1Abeilung für Phoniatrie und Pädaudiologie, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen.

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|February 1, 1997
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Selecting and fitting hearing aids for children with sensorineural hearing loss is crucial. Regular, quality audiology follow-ups are essential for effective hearing aid use and rehabilitation in pediatric patients.

Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Pediatrics
  • Biomedical Engineering

Context:

  • Hearing aid selection and fitting are critical for hearing-impaired children's rehabilitation.
  • This study analyzed 253 follow-up exams in 39 children with sensorineural hearing loss using behind-the-ear hearing aids.
  • Many devices were initially prescribed outside the department, necessitating critical evaluation.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate hearing aid types, insufficiencies, and follow-up effectiveness in children with sensorineural hearing loss.
  • To identify common hearing aid issues and the impact of regular audiological controls.

Summary:

  • A significant number of hearing aid insufficiencies (60%) were identified, primarily involving dynamic adjustments (amplification, distortion, dynamics).
  • Other issues included hearing aid function, otoplasty fit/material, tubing, and potentiometer cap problems.

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  • Routine follow-ups occurred regularly in 76% of cases, with 73% effectiveness.

    • Impact:

    • The study highlights the necessity of specialized pediatric audiology for qualitative hearing aid controls.
    • Findings suggest a need for improved initial hearing aid selection and ongoing management to optimize outcomes for hearing-impaired children.