Identifying the needs of elderly, hearing-impaired persons: the importance and utility of hearing aid attributes

Meister, Hartmut; Lausberg, Isabel; Kießling, Jürgen; Wedel, H. von; Walger, Martin

doi:10.1007/s00405-002-0495-5

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“…The introduction to a hearing aid can be quite problematic at times Meister, Lausberg, Kiessling, von, and Walger 2002). However, our finding that when follow-up support was considered optimal, the rate of hearing aid use increased dramatically.…”

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“…Additionally, cognitive function and capacity and visual and physical impairment may have an impact on how the elderly cope with hearing problems [50,51]. The use of hearing devices can be challenging for hearing-impaired older adults if their motor skills are reduced [50,52,53]. The latter factors further emphasise the importance of suitable rehabilitation programmes.…”

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Daily life consequences of hearing loss in the elderly

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Kværner²,

Falkenberg

2011

Disability and Rehabilitation

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Section: Follow Upmentioning

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confidence: 99%

Daily life consequences of hearing loss in the elderly

Solheim¹,

Kværner²,

Falkenberg

2011

Disability and Rehabilitation

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“…10 Conjoint analysis has been used primarily in psychology, marketing and economics, 10 – 12 although it is increasingly being applied to health-care preferences. 13 Conjoint analysis has recently been applied to vaginal microbicide use 14 and HIV testing 15,16 in the realm of HIV, as well as to preferences for anti-inflammatory drugs, 17 hearing aids 18 and glaucoma treatment. 19 …”

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Use of conjoint analysis to assess HIV vaccine acceptability: feasibility of an innovation in the assessment of consumer health-care preferences

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Summary Engaging consumers in prospectively shaping strategies for dissemination of health-care innovations may help to ensure acceptability. We examined the feasibility of using conjoint analysis to assess future HIV vaccine acceptability among three diverse communities: a multiethnic sample in Los Angeles, CA, USA (n = 143); a Thai resident sample in Los Angeles (three groups; n = 27) and an Aboriginal peoples sample in Toronto (n = 13). Efficacy had the greatest impact on acceptability for all three groups, followed by cross-clade protection, side-effects and duration of protection in the Los Angeles sample; side-effects and duration of protection in the Thai-Los Angeles sample; and number of doses and duration of protection in the Aboriginal peoples-Toronto sample. Conjoint analysis provided insights into universal and population-specific preferences among diverse end users of future HIV vaccines, with implications for evidence-informed targeting of dissemination efforts to optimize vaccine uptake.

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“…Even among those who possess a hearing aid, a substantial proportion never or scarcely use their hearing aid 7–12. Various reasons for this have been stated, including practical and functional problems,13–15 no/poor benefit,14 and no need 16,17…”

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Preconceptions and expectations of older adults about getting hearing aids

Solheim¹

2011

JMDH

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Aim:The objectives of this study were to describe preconceptions and expectations of older adults about getting hearing aids and to explore the influence of hearing loss (HL), hearing aid experience, gender, age, and marital status on these preconceptions and expectations.Methods:A total of 174 participants aged above 65 years were randomly selected from a waiting list for hearing aid fitting. Hearing threshold was tested using pure tone audiometry. A self-report questionnaire with a specific focus on preconceptions and expectations about getting hearing aids, external influences, and the psychosocial problems associated with HL and the use of a hearing aid was administered.Results:A factor analysis revealed three factors: positive expectations, barriers, and social pressure. Cronbach’s α was 0.847 for positive expectations and 0.591 for barriers. Cronbach’s α was not statistically applicable to the social pressure factor, as it consisted of only one item. Adjusted linear regression analysis revealed that participants with moderate to severe HL and hearing aid experience had a significant increase in positive expectations. Male gender was associated with fewer barriers to hearing aids. Age and marital status had no influence on the three factors.Conclusion:Less positive expectations and more problem-oriented preconceptions among subjects with mild HL may explain why hearing aids are scarcely used. Additionally, lower estimated need and modest plans for regular use among this group could mean hearing aids are not used. Rehabilitation should focus on investment of time, continuity of use, realistic expectations, and follow-up support.

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Identifying the needs of elderly, hearing-impaired persons: the importance and utility of hearing aid attributes

Cited by 31 publications

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Daily life consequences of hearing loss in the elderly

Daily life consequences of hearing loss in the elderly

Use of conjoint analysis to assess HIV vaccine acceptability: feasibility of an innovation in the assessment of consumer health-care preferences

Preconceptions and expectations of older adults about getting hearing aids

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