Age-Related Hearing Difficulties: II. Psychological and Sociological Consequences of Hearing Problems -A Controlled Study

Vesterager, Vibeke; Salomon, Gavriel; Jagd, Marianne

doi:10.3109/00206098809081588

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“…Earlier investigations have proposed that hearing handicap in old age is associated with isolation, which of course accentuates the need for adequate HA rehabilitation (Gilhome Herbst, 1983;Salomon, 1986;Vesterager et al, 1988). The present study supports the assumption.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…This database includes nearly 12 000 second-time applicants for the years 1990-96. Moreover, the typical distribution according to age corresponds to earlier epidemiological studies, which have documented increasing prevalence of hearing problems as a function of age (Hinchcliffe, 1983;Salomon, 1986;Vesterager et al, 1988;Davis, 1989;Lutman et al, 1987;Bech et al, 1996;BieringSørensen et al, 1996). Accordingly, 40-70% of the population >70 years of age have an age-related hearing impairment.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 68%

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Self-reported Need of Information, Counselling and Education: Needs and Interests of Re-applicants

Dahl

Vesterager²,

Sibelle³

et al. 1998

Scandinavian Audiology

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An interview study was performed to establish and evaluate the need for education and counselling of hearing aid users (HA users) in order to review present procedures of information and potential referral to the educational sector. The study comprises 102 consecutively selected hearing-impaired adults (>18 years), the only inclusion criterion being experienced HA user. The interview took place immediately after the patient's latest HA fitting appointment and consisted of 24 structured and closed questions. The findings indicate that a significant proportion of HA users, especially the elderly, do not experience a need for or show an interest in further education and counselling concerning their hearing handicap. It is concluded that the present organization of services meets the demands of a majority of re-applicants.

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confidence: 92%

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confidence: 68%

Self-reported Need of Information, Counselling and Education: Needs and Interests of Re-applicants

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Sibelle³

et al. 1998

Scandinavian Audiology

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“…The better ear puretone average was utilised in this study as the measure of hearing impairment. This approach is common to many studies that have investigated the consequences of a hearing impairment (Gatehouse, 1990;Mulrow et al, 1990;Poltl & Hickson, 1990;Vesterager, Salomon, & Jagd, 1988;Weinstein & Ventry, 1983). …”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 97%

Relationships Between Hearing Disability, Quality of Life and Wellbeing in Older Community-Based Australians

Hickson¹,

Allen²,

Beswick³

et al. 2008

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Audiology

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The aims of this study were to: (1) investigate the relationships between measured hearing impairment and self-reported hearing and communication difficulties (i.e., activity limitations, participation restrictions), health-related quality of life and wellbeing in community-based older Australians; and (2) investigate the influence of age, gender, living situation and hearing aid use on these relationships. Data were collected from 178 older people with hearing impairment. Pure-tone audiometry was used to assess hearing impairment and self-report questionnaires were used to assess activity limitations, participation restrictions, health-related quality of life and wellbeing. Results showed a relationship between hearing impairment and activity limitations, participation restrictions and wellbeing. No relationship was found between measured hearing impairment and healthrelated quality of life. However, significant relationships were evident between hearing difficulties in everyday life (activity limitations and participation restrictions) and health-related quality of life. Gender, living situation and hearing aid use influenced these relationships. The results highlight the far-reaching effects of hearing impairment on the lives of older people and the importance of using self-report measures to understand this.

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“…Vesterager et al (1988) surveyed 71 elderly hearing aid users and found no significant correlation between hearing levels and social class. Of 406 elderly persons (financial status unknown) responding with comments about their hearing aids, 17% were concerned with the cost of batteries, upkeep and the aid itself (Smedley & Schow, 1990).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Vesterager et al (1988) surveyed 71 self-reported "active" individuals aged 70-75 years. They found that decreased activity level was not influenced by hearing loss, but by other physical limitations, tiredness, or lack of interest.…”

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confidence: 99%

Hearing aid satisfaction and rate of return for repairs : a comparison of two Kaiser dispensing programs

Behrendsen¹

2000

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the hypothesis that a dispensing program utilizing rehabilitative follow-up in the form of a post-fitting check appointment would show: (1) less return for repairs for hearing aids; (2) higher patient satisfaction with the aid; and (3) higher patient satisfaction with the service received during the hearing aid dispense than would a clinic with no follow-up. Data for comparison between the two clinics were drawn from medical chart review, frequency of hearing aid repairs, and from a questionnaire which assessed satisfaction levels. Patients were also asked to estimate the amount of use with the aid and success with manipulation of the 2 aid for purposes of comparison with other groups previously studied.Two groups of patients, consisting of 141 patients in group I and 234 patients in group II, were chosen for this study. All patients were 65 years of age or older, were recommended for amplification by an audiologist, and given medical clearance for amplification by a physician. Patients were asked to respond to two questions involving a continuum response and four questions requiring a fill-in-the-blank response.Results of this study support the hypothesis that there was less return for repairs for the group who received a post-fitting check appointment. Statistical analysis did not support the hypothesis that there was a higher rate of selfassessed satisfaction with the hearing aid for the group who received the postfitting check appointment. Results did support the hypothesis that there was a higher rate of self-assessed satisfaction with the service received during the dispense for the group which received the post-fitting check appointment.

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Age-Related Hearing Difficulties: II. Psychological and Sociological Consequences of Hearing Problems -A Controlled Study

Cited by 30 publications

References 5 publications

Self-reported Need of Information, Counselling and Education: Needs and Interests of Re-applicants

Self-reported Need of Information, Counselling and Education: Needs and Interests of Re-applicants

Relationships Between Hearing Disability, Quality of Life and Wellbeing in Older Community-Based Australians

Hearing aid satisfaction and rate of return for repairs : a comparison of two Kaiser dispensing programs

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