Acclimatization to hearing aids

Ear and Hearing
Piers DawesBrent Edwards

Abstract

Evidence for a clinically significant effect of acclimatization to hearing aids is mixed. The aim of this study was to test for auditory acclimatization effects in new unilateral and bilateral adult hearing aid users. Hypotheses were i) there would be improvements in aided speech recognition in new hearing aid users, compared with unaided listening and with a control group of experienced hearing aid users, and ii) improvements would correlate with severity of hearing loss, hearing aid use, and cognitive capacity. Speech recognition in noise was measured for a 65 and a 75 dB SPL target with the Four Alternative Auditory Feature test. Speech recognition in noise was measured within 1 week of fitting and retested at 12 weeks postfitting in new hearing aid users (16 unilateral and 16 bilateral fit). A control group of experienced hearing aid users (n = 17) was tested over a similar time scale. Cognitive capacity (reaction time and working memory) was measured, and self-reported change in performance was assessed using the Speech, Spatial and Qualities of Hearing Scale. Hearing aid use was assessed via data logging at the completion of the study. Mean improvements in speech recognition of up to 4% were observed across conditions and...Continue Reading

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