Patients’ satisfaction and efficacy of modern conventional hearing aids: A comprehensive analysis of the self-reported user experiences in adult people
Objective: Hearing loss is a widespread condition that impacts the quality of life, affecting communication, social interactions, and cognitive functions. This study aimed to evaluate the subjective benefit and satisfaction of using hearing aids among patients since the adoption rate of hearing aids...
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| author | Daniele Portelli Cosimo Galletti Sabrina Loteta Leonard Freni Francesco Ciodaro Angela Alibrandi Giuseppe Alberti |
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| description | Objective: Hearing loss is a widespread condition that impacts the quality of life, affecting communication, social interactions, and cognitive functions. This study aimed to evaluate the subjective benefit and satisfaction of using hearing aids among patients since the adoption rate of hearing aids remains low. Methods: The study retrospectively analysed data from 133 patients with hearing aids, using the Abbreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit (APHAB) and the Satisfaction with Amplification in Daily Life (SADL) questionnaires. Patients were divided into two groups based on this median age and sex for comparative analysis. The Mann Whitney test was applied with references to numerical parameters (APHAB and SADL) to assess differences between male vs female subjects and adults vs elderly. The Spearman correlation test was applied to assess the possible correlation between APHAB and SADL. A p-value lower than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Results indicated no significant gender differences in most APHAB and SADL subscales, except for the SADL “personal image” subscale, which showed lower scores for women (p = 0.023). Age-based comparison revealed no significant differences in APHAB scores; the SADL scores showed significant differences in the “positive effect” (p = 0.013), “negative features” (p = 0.005), and overall scores (p = 0.039), with lower satisfaction in older patients. Correlation analysis identified a positive relationship between the SADL “negative features” and APHAB “aversiveness” subscales (p = 0.042, correlation coefficient ρ = 0.176). Conclusions: The study highlights the importance of addressing subjective perceptions and aesthetic concerns in hearing aid adoption, emphasizing the need for personalized rehabilitation strategies to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. Level of evidence: Level 3. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-63cb6d51b5364cf3ba9d0aa9c778a1e92025-02-07T04:47:23ZengElsevierBrazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology1808-86942025-05-01913101565Patients’ satisfaction and efficacy of modern conventional hearing aids: A comprehensive analysis of the self-reported user experiences in adult peopleDaniele Portelli0Cosimo Galletti1Sabrina Loteta2Leonard Freni3Francesco Ciodaro4Angela Alibrandi5Giuseppe Alberti6University of Messina, Department of Adult and Development Age Human Pathology “Gaetano Barresi”, Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Messina, ItalyUniversity of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Catanzaro, ItalyUniversity of Messina, Department of Adult and Development Age Human Pathology “Gaetano Barresi”, Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Messina, Italy; Corresponding author.University of Messina, Department of Adult and Development Age Human Pathology “Gaetano Barresi”, Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Messina, ItalyUniversity of Messina, Department of Adult and Development Age Human Pathology “Gaetano Barresi”, Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Messina, ItalyUniversity of Messina, Department of Economics, Unit of Statistical and Mathematical Sciences, Messina, ItalyUniversity of Messina, Department of Adult and Development Age Human Pathology “Gaetano Barresi”, Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Messina, ItalyObjective: Hearing loss is a widespread condition that impacts the quality of life, affecting communication, social interactions, and cognitive functions. This study aimed to evaluate the subjective benefit and satisfaction of using hearing aids among patients since the adoption rate of hearing aids remains low. Methods: The study retrospectively analysed data from 133 patients with hearing aids, using the Abbreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit (APHAB) and the Satisfaction with Amplification in Daily Life (SADL) questionnaires. Patients were divided into two groups based on this median age and sex for comparative analysis. The Mann Whitney test was applied with references to numerical parameters (APHAB and SADL) to assess differences between male vs female subjects and adults vs elderly. The Spearman correlation test was applied to assess the possible correlation between APHAB and SADL. A p-value lower than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Results indicated no significant gender differences in most APHAB and SADL subscales, except for the SADL “personal image” subscale, which showed lower scores for women (p = 0.023). Age-based comparison revealed no significant differences in APHAB scores; the SADL scores showed significant differences in the “positive effect” (p = 0.013), “negative features” (p = 0.005), and overall scores (p = 0.039), with lower satisfaction in older patients. Correlation analysis identified a positive relationship between the SADL “negative features” and APHAB “aversiveness” subscales (p = 0.042, correlation coefficient ρ = 0.176). Conclusions: The study highlights the importance of addressing subjective perceptions and aesthetic concerns in hearing aid adoption, emphasizing the need for personalized rehabilitation strategies to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. Level of evidence: Level 3.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1808869425000084Hearing aidHearing lossPersonal satisfaction |
| spellingShingle | Daniele Portelli Cosimo Galletti Sabrina Loteta Leonard Freni Francesco Ciodaro Angela Alibrandi Giuseppe Alberti Patients’ satisfaction and efficacy of modern conventional hearing aids: A comprehensive analysis of the self-reported user experiences in adult people Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Hearing aid Hearing loss Personal satisfaction |
| title | Patients’ satisfaction and efficacy of modern conventional hearing aids: A comprehensive analysis of the self-reported user experiences in adult people |
| title_full | Patients’ satisfaction and efficacy of modern conventional hearing aids: A comprehensive analysis of the self-reported user experiences in adult people |
| title_fullStr | Patients’ satisfaction and efficacy of modern conventional hearing aids: A comprehensive analysis of the self-reported user experiences in adult people |
| title_full_unstemmed | Patients’ satisfaction and efficacy of modern conventional hearing aids: A comprehensive analysis of the self-reported user experiences in adult people |
| title_short | Patients’ satisfaction and efficacy of modern conventional hearing aids: A comprehensive analysis of the self-reported user experiences in adult people |
| title_sort | patients satisfaction and efficacy of modern conventional hearing aids a comprehensive analysis of the self reported user experiences in adult people |
| topic | Hearing aid Hearing loss Personal satisfaction |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1808869425000084 |
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