General Framework of Hearing Aid Fitting Management
Journal of Audiology & Otology
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: 1-7, 2016.
Article
Dans Anglais
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-26943
ABSTRACT
Hearing aids are one of the most widely used treatment options for the hearing impaired and optimal outcomes of hearing aids are supported by comprehensive hearing aid fitting protocols. Currently, the term 'hearing aid fitting' is prevalently used among service and industry sectors with its comprehensive procedures not systematically explicated. In addition, a variety of non-normalized guidelines for hearing aid fitting has led to non-uniform care, outcome variability, and dissatisfaction of the use of hearing aids. The main purpose of the present study is to suggest a general framework of standardized practice for hearing aid fitting management including its pre- and post-fitting stages. The management framework centers on its fitting process with its prior steps of assessment as well as its posterior steps of follow-up, thereby eliminating diverging interpretations and non-uniform practices. Outcomes of this study are also expected to improve potential benefits such as quality of hearing aid fitting, user satisfaction, and cost effectiveness across relevant stakeholders.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Études de suivi
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Analyse coût-bénéfice
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Ouïe
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Aides auditives
Type d'étude:
Guide de pratique
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Étude observationnelle
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Étude pronostique
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Journal of Audiology & Otology
Année:
2016
Type:
Article
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