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Does hearing aid benefit increase over time?

C W Turner, R A Bentler

The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America

|December 19, 1998

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Hearing aid acclimatization, the benefit increase over time, shows little robust evidence in current hearing aid use. Recent reviews support earlier conclusions of no strong acclimatization effect.

Area of Science:

Audiology
Hearing Science
Speech and Hearing Sciences

Background:

A recent tutorial reviewed hearing aid acclimatization, potentially suggesting current relevance for hearing aid fitting and selection.
This contrasts with earlier reviews finding limited evidence for a robust acclimatization effect.

Discussion:

The bulk of existing evidence, including recent studies, supports the conclusion that there is no strong acclimatization effect in current hearing aid use.
The interpretation of Palmer et al.'s review may overstate the implications of acclimatization for contemporary hearing aid practices.

Key Insights:

Hearing aid acclimatization, defined as the increase in hearing aid benefit over time, lacks substantial empirical support in current usage.
Evidence does not support significant acclimatization effects influencing the fitting and selection of modern hearing aids.

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Outlook:

Further research should focus on factors other than acclimatization that contribute to hearing aid benefit over time.
Clarifying the evidence base regarding hearing aid acclimatization is crucial for accurate clinical guidance and patient counseling.