Hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing loss in adults
Background The main clinical intervention for mild to moderate hearing loss is the provision
of hearing aids. These are routinely offered and fitted to those who seek help for hearing …
of hearing aids. These are routinely offered and fitted to those who seek help for hearing …
Why do people fitted with hearing aids not wear them?
A McCormack, H Fortnum - International journal of audiology, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
Objective: Age-related hearing loss is an increasingly important public health problem
affecting approximately 40% of 55–74 year olds. The primary clinical management …
affecting approximately 40% of 55–74 year olds. The primary clinical management …
Patient satisfaction: Concept analysis in the healthcare context
Objective Patient satisfaction had been the focus of many scientific studies worldwide.
However, very few studies published had addressed the definition of the concept of patient …
However, very few studies published had addressed the definition of the concept of patient …
Hearing in middle age: a population snapshot of 40-to 69-year olds in the United Kingdom
Objectives: To report population-based prevalence of hearing impairment based on speech
recognition in noise testing in a large and inclusive sample of UK adults aged 40 to 69 …
recognition in noise testing in a large and inclusive sample of UK adults aged 40 to 69 …
Auditory cortex signs of age-related hearing loss
Age-related hearing loss, or presbyacusis, is a major public health problem that causes
communication difficulties and is associated with diminished quality of life. Limited …
communication difficulties and is associated with diminished quality of life. Limited …
A randomized controlled trial to evaluate the benefits of a multimedia educational program for first-time hearing aid users
M Ferguson, M Brandreth, W Brassington… - Ear and …, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Objectives: The aims of this study were to (1) develop a series of short interactive videos (or
reusable learning objects [RLOs]) covering a broad range of practical and psychosocial …
reusable learning objects [RLOs]) covering a broad range of practical and psychosocial …
[HTML][HTML] Hipoacusia: Trascendencia, incidencia y prevalencia
C Díaz, M Goycoolea, F Cardemil - Revista Médica Clínica Las Condes, 2016 - Elsevier
Hearing loss or hearing disabilities represents a prevalent condition in the population,
affecting about 360 million people worldwide, determining different levels of disabilities …
affecting about 360 million people worldwide, determining different levels of disabilities …
Determinants of hearing-aid adoption and use among the elderly: A systematic review
JHY Ng, AY Loke - International Journal of Audiology, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Objective: While the benefits of hearing aids among older adults with presbycusis have been
well documented, there is limited research on hearing-aid usage. The aim of this review is to …
well documented, there is limited research on hearing-aid usage. The aim of this review is to …
Hearing deficits in the older patient:“I didn't notice anything”
JT Pacala, B Yueh - jama, 2012 - jamanetwork.com
Hearing loss is common in older adults. Patients, clinicians, and health care staff often do
not recognize hearing loss, particularly in its early stages, and it is undertreated. Age-related …
not recognize hearing loss, particularly in its early stages, and it is undertreated. Age-related …
Incidence and predictors of hearing aid use and ownership among older adults with hearing loss
B Gopinath, J Schneider, D Hartley, E Teber… - Annals of …, 2011 - Elsevier
Purpose The reasons are not clear as to why people who need hearing aids and possess
them do not use them. We aimed to describe the incidence and predictors of hearing aid …
them do not use them. We aimed to describe the incidence and predictors of hearing aid …