Factors Influencing Hearing Aid Adoption

Jorgensen, Lindsey E.; Novak, Michelle

doi:10.1055/s-0040-1701242

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“…These data are also consistent with return rates; 8 of 10 respondents who purchased a hearing aid still have their hearing aid (see Jorgensen this issue). 46 Note that satisfaction rates are significantly lower for those who returned their hearing aids (50%) relative to those who kept their hearing aids (see bottom of Fig. 5).…”

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MarkeTrak 10 (MT10) Survey Results Demonstrate High Satisfaction with and Benefits from Hearing Aids

Picou

2020

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The purpose of this article is threefold. First, it is to evaluate current rates of hearing aid satisfaction, in addition to the examination of factors that influence satisfaction rates. A second purpose is to evaluate the effects of hearing aid use on mental health and quality of life, from the consumer perspective. The third purpose of this article is to review the current status of the market in terms of usage and ownership. The usage statistics from MarkeTrak 10 answer questions such as what is the most common type of hearing aid style. And what types of hearing aid features are popular? The results of the usage statistics provide not only insight into the satisfaction and quality-of-life metrics but also information about marketplace trends. By fulfilling these purposes, strengths and weaknesses of the current hearing aid marketplace can be determined, guiding future technological and clinical practice developments. Survey results demonstrate the continued dominance of mini-BTE (behind the ear) hearing aids and high popularity of features, including wireless capabilities. Overall satisfaction rates are encouragingly high, driven by satisfaction with BTE instruments, especially those acquired in the past 5 years. Noted areas for improvement continue to be related to listening in noise and patient understanding of their hearing aids. Given the high levels of noted satisfaction, it is not surprising that the sample revealed significant hearing aid benefits, notably in a lower risk for depression, higher satisfaction listening in almost all environments, and improved quality of life on a regular basis. Together, these data provide insights into the factors that drive satisfaction, encourage industrial and scientific advancements in the identified areas of weakness, and paint a bright picture of the hearing aid market from the consumer perspective.

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MarkeTrak 10 (MT10) Survey Results Demonstrate High Satisfaction with and Benefits from Hearing Aids

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2020

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“…Many persons with hearing loss report difficulty understanding speech in the presence of background noise. 27 While communication in noisy listening environments is a top driver of success with hearing aids, 28 the majority of new hearing aid users wear them in generally favorable listening environments. 29 Hearing aid “data logging” has been recommended to identify those who are not using, or only minimally using their aids, so that clinicians can provide appropriate rehabilitation and support, particularly for new hearing users.…”

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Improving Speech Understanding and Monitoring Health with Hearing Aids Using Artificial Intelligence and Embedded Sensors

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Bhowmik

2021

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This article details ways that machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies are being integrated in modern hearing aids to improve speech understanding in background noise and provide a gateway to overall health and wellness. Discussion focuses on how Starkey incorporates automatic and user-driven optimization of speech intelligibility with onboard hearing aid signal processing and machine learning algorithms, smartphone-based deep neural network processing, and wireless hearing aid accessories. The article will conclude with a review of health and wellness tracking capabilities that are enabled by embedded sensors and artificial intelligence.

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“…Only 14% of patients with hearing loss over 50 years of age wear hearing aids 3 . Moreover, several years pass between the first diagnosis of hearing loss and adoption of hearing aids 4,5 …”

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“…Furthermore, many of those with objective hearing loss are not motivated to pursue hearing aid use because they do not perceive their hearing loss as an issue. This can be a barrier to receiving treatment because self‐reported difficulties with hearing and motivation to pursue hearing aids are perhaps the largest factors predicting hearing aid use 4–9 . In addition, cost of hearing aids and stigma associated with hearing aid use is significant socioeconomic barriers to hearing aid adoption.…”

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Health Literacy and Hearing Healthcare Use

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Objective To assess whether health literacy is associated with: 1) degree of hearing loss at initial presentation for audiogram and 2) hearing aid adoption for hearing aid candidates. Methods We identified 1376 patients who underwent audiometric testing and completed a brief health literacy questionnaire at our institution. The association between health literacy and degree of hearing loss at initial presentation was examined using linear regression, adjusted for age, gender, marital status, education level, race, language, employment status, and insurance coverage. The association between health literacy and hearing aid adoption was examined in the subset of patients identified as hearing aid candidates using logistic regression, adjusted for demographic factors and insurance coverage. Results Patients with inadequate health literacy were more likely to present with more severe hearing loss (adjusted mean pure‐tone average [PTA] difference, 5.38 dB, 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.75 to 8.01). For hearing aid candidates (n = 472 [41.6%]), health literacy was not associated with hearing aid adoption rate (odds ratio [OR] 0.85, 95% CI 0.40 to 1.76). Hearing aid coverage through Medicaid (OR 2.22, 95% CI 1.13 to 4.37), and moderate (OR 2.70, 95% CI 1.58 to 4.69) or moderate–severe (OR 2.23, 95% CI 1.19 to 4.16) hearing loss were associated with hearing aid adoption. Conclusions In our population, patients with low health literacy are more likely to present with higher degrees of hearing loss, but no less likely to obtain hearing aids compared with patients with adequate health literacy. Hearing loss severity and hearing aid coverage by insurance appear to be the main drivers of hearing aid adoption. Level of Evidence 3 Laryngoscope, 131:E1688–E1694, 2021

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Factors Influencing Hearing Aid Adoption

Cited by 39 publications

References 21 publications

MarkeTrak 10 (MT10) Survey Results Demonstrate High Satisfaction with and Benefits from Hearing Aids

MarkeTrak 10 (MT10) Survey Results Demonstrate High Satisfaction with and Benefits from Hearing Aids

Improving Speech Understanding and Monitoring Health with Hearing Aids Using Artificial Intelligence and Embedded Sensors

Health Literacy and Hearing Healthcare Use

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