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Effects of demographic, audiologic, and hearing-aid-related variables on the outcomes of using hearing aids

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Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2021 Nov 1. doi: 10.1007/s00405-021-07126-4. Online ahead of print.

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: To examine the influence of demographic, audiologic, and hearing-aid (HA)-related variables on HA outcomes.

METHODS: In total, 235 adults with hearing loss (HL) who used HAs for at least 3 months were included in the study, and completed audiologic tests and the Chinese version of the International Outcome Inventory for Hearing Aids (IOI-HA). Spearman correlation analysis and Wilcoxon test were conducted to identify factors related to IOI-HA overall and subscales scores. Stepwise multiple linear regression analysis was subsequently performed to determine the influence of factors on HA outcomes.

RESULTS: Age, daily use time, HA price, pure tone average (PTA) threshold, word recognition score (WRS), fitting (bilateral or unilateral), and HA style were associated with IOI-HA overall and subscales scores. However, on ly WRS, daily HA use time, HA price, and age entered the final regression model and were factors determining HA outcomes.

CONCLUSIONS: HA outcome is a multi-dimensional construct. In this study, WRS had the greatest influence on HA outcomes and seemed to be a primary predictor. Thus, HA owners with a higher WRS before HA fitting may indicate better satisfaction. Daily use time, HA price, and patient age also made significant contributions to HA outcomes and should be considered in clinical practice to facilitate auditory rehabilitation.

PMID:34725721 | DOI:10.1007/s00405-021-07126-4

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