Purpose In this study, the authors tested whether training with amplified, clear speech in
regular room acoustics would result in larger perceptual gains of auditory processing in …

Purpose We tested whether using hearing aids can improve unaided performance in speech
perception tasks in older adults with hearing impairment. Method Unaided performance was …

Hearing aids (HA) are a fundamental component in restoring auditory function; however,
they cannot completely alleviate all problems encountered by adults with hearing …

It is now well established that the adult central nervous system can reorganize following
various environmental changes. In particular, it has been hypothesized that auditory …

Objectives: Audiologists and hearing aid users (HAUs) generally agree that an adaptation
period is needed following the first hearing aid (HA) experience. The main purpose of this …

Introduction Elderly individuals with bilateral hearing loss often do not use hearing aids in
both ears. Because of this, dichotic tests to assess hearing in this group may help identify …

The present study provides new data on perceptual and physiological modifications
associated with hearing aid (HA) fitting. Eight sensorineural hearing-impaired (SNHI) …

Older adults with age-related hearing loss often use hearing aids (HAs) to compensate.
However, certain challenges in speech perception, especially in noise still exist, despite …

Objectives: To maintain optimal understanding, persons with sensorineural hearing loss
(SNHL) often report a need for increased attention, concentration, and “listening effort” …

Objective: Evidence for a clinically significant effect of acclimatization to hearing aids is
mixed. The aim of this study was to test for auditory acclimatization effects in new unilateral …