Factors affecting older adults' hearing-aid use

Solheim, Jorunn; Kværner, Kari J.; Sandvik, Leiv; Falkenberg, Eva-Signe

doi:10.1080/15017419.2011.640411

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“…This finding reaffirmed previous research (Kisvetrová, Kurková, Švejdíková, & Popelková, 2013;Solheim, Kvaerner, Sandvik, & Falkenberg, 2012) in which it is stated that compensating for hearing loss with a hearing aid can have a positive influence in understanding other people.…”

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The benefits of Square dancing as a means of physical activity for Czech dancers with hearing loss

Kurková¹,

Maertin²

2014

Acta Gymnica

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Background: Hearing, a strong line of communication that enables individuals to learn about the world around them, is a major factor contributing to the psychomotor development of every individual. Hearing loss can also affect the conception and perception of sounds and rhythm. Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe and analyse the benefits of Square and Round dancing for persons with hearing loss. Methods: The present study is an analyticdescriptive qualitative research. The sample was constituted non-probabilistically based on the following features: a) a participant had to have hearing problems (hearing loss) and b) had to have participated regularly in Square dance for at least two years. Each participant was asked to name possible people to be interviewed (snowball technique). We analysed the data of 7 individuals (6 males and 1 female) with hearing loss. The mean age of the dancers with hearing loss was 51.3 years. The participants had no cochlear implants or any other physical or vision related impairments.Results: The present findings constitute the first published survey regarding Czech Square dancers' status, their family's hearing status, hearing aid use, communication preference, education in integrated or segregated settings, the influence of family background on dance initiation, coach preference (hearing or deaf), and the environment for participation in Square dance as a mode of physical activity with regular dancers and with dancers with hearing loss as well. In the present sample of dancers with hearing loss, most were from hearing families and had hearing siblings. The degree to which individuals with hearing loss feel comfortable with the hearing world appears to influence their later preference for participating in regular, as opposed to segregated, physical activities. More than half of the dancers with hearing loss who participated in this research study would like to meet with the deaf minority. One of the main reasons for this is to get to know new people and to share experiences with those who have the same problems with hearing. Conclusion: The present study emphasizes the need for the additional support and promotion of the accessibility to their chosen physical activities for individuals with hearing loss. This will be best accomplished if both the deaf and hearing communities work together.

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The benefits of Square dancing as a means of physical activity for Czech dancers with hearing loss

Kurková¹,

Maertin²

2014

Acta Gymnica

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“…However, people in this age group are reportedly hesitant to seek help about their sensory impairments, especially regarding hearing (Solheim, Kvaerner, Sandvik, & Falkenberg, 2012;Haanes, 2016). Haanes, Kirkevold, Hofoss, and Eilertsen (2015) showed that hearing and vision impairments negatively affect self-care abilities among the oldest old recipients of home care and that simply providing information and advice are not sufficient for managing the impairments.…”

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“…Haanes, Kirkevold, Hofoss, and Eilertsen (2015) showed that hearing and vision impairments negatively affect self-care abilities among the oldest old recipients of home care and that simply providing information and advice are not sufficient for managing the impairments. Studies have revealed that a significant number of hearing-impaired older persons find it difficult using hearing aids (Solheim et al, 2012;Haanes, 2016;Pronk et al, 2017), and they have fewer positive expectations and are more problem-oriented toward using hearing aids (Solheim, Kvaerner, & Falkenberg, 2011).…”

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Acceptance and adjustment: A qualitative study of experiences of hearing and vision impairments and daily life among oldest old recipients of home care

Haanes

Hall

Eilertsen

2019

Int J Older People Nursing

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Introduction The severity of age‐related hearing and vision impairments increases with age. Such sensory impairments are risk factors for functional decline, reduced social participation, withdrawal, depression and accidents, and hence they make people vulnerable and adversely affect their quality of life. Aim The aim of this study was to explore how the oldest old recipients of home care experience sensory impairments in daily life. Design An inductive, descriptive research design was used. Method Ten recipients of home care with a mean age of 89 years were interviewed in their homes. The study was implemented in accordance with the suggestions from Elo and Kyngäs for inductive content analysis. Findings The main theme concerned acceptance and adjustment in daily life. Subcategories concerning the category of reduced hearing were identified as “acceptable though annoying” and “hesitant about using hearing aids.” Subcategories concerning the category of reduced vision were “reading is increasingly challenging” and “living with vision diseases.” The third category of feeling weak was elucidated in the subcategories “troublesome bodily changes” and “strenuous days with limited energy.” Conclusions It is imperative to recognise that the oldest old are in a distinct phase of the lifespan. Despite this population being aware of their hearing and vision impairments, they do not always have the strength to alter the situation. Instead they accept it; they often struggle with more serious health challenges. Therefore, they are not prioritising using their limited energy reserves to try to improve or optimise their hearing and vision impairments themselves. Implications for practice The oldest old with sensory impairments cannot be expected to perform all the necessary activities of daily living or address their functional sensory impairments. Close monitoring and assistance need to be applied to the oldest old.

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“…Although hearing aids have vastly improved in recent years, in both design and selection many people suffering from hearing impairments still refuse to explore the new options (Kochkin, ; ). A more recent study suggests two main reasons for not using hearing aids by the hearing impaired: unfelt need and a lack of follow‐up support (Solheim et al, ). In summary, the available data suggest that among those with hearing deficits, most tend to delay purchasing or do not use a hearing aid at all during their lives.…”

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A study of delayed purchases of enabling products in the United States: the case of hearings aids

Moschis

Lee

Mathur

et al. 2015

Int J Consumer Studies

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Although hearing loss afflicts millions of adults globally, most of them elderly, a relatively small percentage of them purchase hearing aids, and buyers regularly delay purchase for years. This study provides explanations for the likelihood and timing of the purchase of hearing aids. Data from a large-scale national mail survey of 507 hearingimpaired persons in the United States reveal that consumers do not make decisions in a time vacuum or in isolation from previous life experiences. Rather, their hearing aid purchase decision is time dependent, and time exerts different effects on consumers depending on their stage in life. Because hearing impairment is a condition experienced by consumers globally, the study findings have implications for theory and practice worldwide.

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Factors affecting older adults' hearing-aid use

Cited by 37 publications

References 41 publications

The benefits of Square dancing as a means of physical activity for Czech dancers with hearing loss

The benefits of Square dancing as a means of physical activity for Czech dancers with hearing loss

Acceptance and adjustment: A qualitative study of experiences of hearing and vision impairments and daily life among oldest old recipients of home care

A study of delayed purchases of enabling products in the United States: the case of hearings aids

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