RESULTS:The results revealed that the conditions where both the wireless synchronization and directionality were activated resulted in a significantly better performance in both localization and speech perception in noise tasks.
CONCLUSION:It can be concluded that the directionality in the wireless synchronization hearing aids coordinates with each other binaurally for better preservation of binaural cues, thus reducing the localization errors and improving speech perception in noise. The results of this study could be used to counsel and justify the selection of the directional wireless synchronization hearing aids.
Some paired digital hearing aids use wireless technology to communicate with each other and generate improved binaural information. Coordination between the two ears makes it easier for the brain to identify sound sources and understand speech even in complex environments. How well does this technology work. This article gives an evidence-based review.
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