Orientation for Hearing Aid Users: Information Retention

November 19, 2009 updated by: University of Sao Paulo
Aim: To verify how much of the orientation provided at diagnosis and hearing aid fitting are retained by new hearing aid users and analyze whether age, degree of hearing loss, academic and socio-economics status have an influence on this

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Introduction: The understanding and retention of orientations provided by the health professional increases patient's satisfaction and compliance to treatment and reduces treatment duration and costs. Aim: To verify how much of the orientation provided at diagnosis and hearing aid fitting are retained by new hearing aid users and analyze whether age, degree of hearing loss, academic and socio-economics status have an influence on this. Methods: Participated in this study 30 adults (18 female and 12 male) with age varying from 18 to 88 years, with post lingual uni or bilateral hearing loss of various degrees and types. Orientations were offered at the time of diagnosis and hearing aid fitting. At the first follow up visit patients were interviewed regarding their hearing loss' characteristics as well as hearing aid care and use (probed recall task). It was also evaluated how participants manipulated their devices. A protocol was used to score participant's responses. Results: on average participants could retain 31,6% and 83,6% of the orientation provided regarding their hearing loss and hearing aid care and use. There was a negative correlation between age and amount of information retained. There was no influence of degree of hearing loss, academic and socio-economic statues. Conclusion: The hearing impaired patients have difficulty to recall orientation provided therefore the use of facilitation strategies to information retained is necessary.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

30

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Brazil
    • Sao Paulo
      • Bauru, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 17012-900
        • Hrac - Usp

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 88 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

30 adults (18 female and 12 male) with age varying from 18 to 88 years, with post lingual uni or bilateral hearing loss of various degrees and types.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • older than 18 years old
  • sensorineural hearing loss, hearing aid candidate

Exclusion Criteria:

  • severe dexterity or visual problems. Cognitive or memory disorders

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Audiology counseling
Behavioral: Counseling
Informational Counseling provided after hearing aid fitting

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

University of Sao Paulo

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Deborah V Ferrari, Doctor, University of Sao Paulo

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2004

Primary Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2006

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 19, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 19, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

November 20, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 20, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 19, 2009

Last Verified

November 1, 2009

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 3

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