Extended wear hearing aids: a comparative, pilot study

Gazia, Francesco; Portelli, Daniele; Vano, Martina Lo; Ciodaro, Francesco; Galletti, Bruno; Bruno, Rocco; Freni, Francesco; Alberti, Giuseppe; Galletti, Francesco

doi:10.1007/s00405-022-07445-0

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“…Using self-reported measures such as the SSQ-12, we do not know if the addressed listening conditions were relevant or important to each HA user, or whether other relevant or important conditions were not addressed. A sentence-based test like HINT ( Nielsen and Dau, 2011 ) or other Matrix tests ( Kollmeier and Wesselkamp, 1997 ; Wagener, 2004 ; Gazia et al, 2022 ) could have been a more accurate measure to reveal the differences between premium and basic HA technology. The lack of user-environment logging data is a limitation of the study that could have provided insights to potential differences in their daily life sound environments.…”

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Impact of hearing aid technology level at first-fit on self-reported outcomes in patients with presbycusis: a randomized controlled trial

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To provide clinical guidance in hearing aid prescription for older adults with presbycusis, we investigated differences in self-reported hearing abilities and hearing aid effectiveness for premium or basic hearing aid users. Secondly, as an explorative analysis, we investigated if differences in gain prescription verified with real-ear measurements explain differences in self-reported outcomes. The study was designed as a randomized controlled trial in which the patients were blinded towards the purpose of the study. In total, 190 first-time hearing aid users (>60 years of age) with symmetric bilateral presbycusis were fitted with either a premium or basic hearing aid. The randomization was stratified on age, sex, and word recognition score. Two outcome questionnaires were distributed: the International Outcome Inventory for Hearing Aids (IOI-HA) and the short form of the Speech, Spatial, and Qualities of Hearing Scale (SSQ-12). In addition, insertion gains were calculated from real-ear measurements at first-fit for all fitted hearing aids. Premium hearing aid users reported 0.7 (95%CI: 0.2; 1.1) scale points higher total SSQ-12 score per item and 0.8 (95%CI: 0.2; 1.4) scale points higher speech score per item, as well as 0.6 (95%CI: 0.2; 1.1) scale points higher qualities score compared to basic-feature hearing aid users. No significant differences in reported hearing aid effectiveness were found using the IOI-HA. Differences in the prescribed gain at 1 and 2 kHz were observed between premium and basic hearing aids within each company. Premium-feature devices yielded slightly better self-reported hearing abilities than basic-feature devices, but a statistically significant difference was only found in three out of seven outcome variables, and the effect was small. The generalizability of the study is limited to community-dwelling older adults with presbycusis. Thus, further research is needed for understanding the potential effects of hearing aid technology for other populations. Hearing care providers should continue to insist on research to support the choice of more costly premium technologies when prescribing hearing aids for older adults with presbycusis.Clinical Trial Registration:https://register.clinicaltrials.gov/, identifier NCT04539847.

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Impact of hearing aid technology level at first-fit on self-reported outcomes in patients with presbycusis: a randomized controlled trial

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“…Importantly, apart from aesthetic considerations, no statistically significant differences were observed in the effectiveness of Lyric Extended Wear (EW), behind-the-ear open hearing aids (RITE) and fully in-the-canal (CIC) hearing aids [25].…”

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Change in the Characteristics of Patients Qualified for Hearing Aids over the Last 25 Years in Poland

Dżaman,

Ziemska-Gorczyca,

Kantor

2023

JCM

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Hearing loss is one of the most common causes of disability worldwide. The aim of the study was to compare the demographic structure and the results of hearing tests in people qualified for hearing aids over the last 25 years. The material covered 1246 patients qualified for hearing aids in the years 1996–2001 and 2016–2021. Patients were divided into two groups according to the time of qualifying for hearing aids. Group 1 (G1) consisted of 759 people qualified in the years 1996–2001, and Group 2 (G2) comprised 487 people qualified in the years 2016–2021. Statistical analysis was performed on the results of pure tone threshold audiometry and the demographic structure in both groups. Patients in G1 had statistically significantly elevated hearing thresholds (HT) in the air conduction range at frequencies from 2000 to 8000 Hz in relation to G2 patients. The opposite situation was observed for the bone conduction threshold. G2 patients had significantly elevated bone conduction HT at frequencies from 250 to 1000 Hz compared to G1 patients. The age structure in both groups was similar; however, the gender distribution was statistically significantly different. In G1 women accounted for 40%, and in G2, they became the dominant gender (53%). Over the last twenty years, there has been a change in the structure of patients qualified for hearing aids. Although the age has remained similar, today, patients decide to use hearing aids at an earlier stage of hearing loss than 25 years ago. Modern women began to use hearing aids much more often.

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“…The Matrix software computes the speech reception threshold (SRT), which represents the 50% threshold of speech intelligibility in noise (dB SNR). This test is valuable for evaluating both the individual's ability to recognize speech in noisy environments and the effectiveness of hearing aids [35,36].…”

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Healthcare Professionals and Noise-Generating Tools: Challenging Assumptions about Hearing Loss Risk

Alberti

Portelli

Galletti

2023

IJERPH

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Hearing loss is a significant global health concern, affecting billions of people and leading to various physical, mental, and social consequences. This paper focuses on the risk of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) among specific healthcare professionals, especially ear surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, dentists, and dental hygienists, who frequently use noisy instruments in their professions. While studies on these professionals’ noise exposure levels are limited, certain conditions and factors could pose a risk to their hearing. Measures such as engineering and administrative controls, regular audiometric testing, and the use of hearing protection devices are crucial in preventing NIHL. Early detection and intervention are also vital to mitigate further damage. This paper proposes the results of a modified screening protocol, including questionnaires, audiometry, and additional diagnostic tests to identify and address potential hearing disorders. Specific healthcare professionals should remain aware of the risks, prioritize hearing protection, and undergo regular monitoring to safeguard their long-term auditory well-being.

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Extended wear hearing aids: a comparative, pilot study

Cited by 7 publications

References 13 publications

Impact of hearing aid technology level at first-fit on self-reported outcomes in patients with presbycusis: a randomized controlled trial

Impact of hearing aid technology level at first-fit on self-reported outcomes in patients with presbycusis: a randomized controlled trial

Change in the Characteristics of Patients Qualified for Hearing Aids over the Last 25 Years in Poland

Healthcare Professionals and Noise-Generating Tools: Challenging Assumptions about Hearing Loss Risk

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