HEARING INSTRUMENTS FOR THE ELDERLY HEARING-IMPAIRED - A COMPARISON OF IN-THE-CANAL AND BEHIND-THE-EAR HEARING INSTRUMENTS IN 1ST-TIME USERS

被引：7

作者：

TONNING, F

WARLAND, A

TONNING, K

机构：

[1] Department of Otolaryngology!, Head & Neck Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen

来源：

SCANDINAVIAN AUDIOLOGY | 1991年 / 20卷 / 01期

关键词：

ELDERLY HARD-OF-HEARING; IN-THE-CANAL INSTRUMENTS; BEHIND-THE-EAR INSTRUMENTS; SITUATIONAL USE; OPERATIONAL DIFFICULTIES;

D O I：

10.3109/01050399109070793

中图分类号：

R76 [耳鼻咽喉科学];

学科分类号：

100213 ;

摘要：

The purpose of this investigation was to compare negative and positive experiences between two matched groups of elderly first-time users of hearing instruments (HI). One group had been supplied with behind-the-ear hearing instruments (BTE), the other with in-the-canal hearing instruments (ITC). There were 20 persons in each group. All were visited in their homes. Those who needed extra help were offered follow-up at the Hearing Centre. ITC were found to be superior to BTE as regards time-of-use, operational difficulties and undesirable sound experiences. ITC were also used in more difficult listening situations. Successful instruction and follow-up was more easily achieved with ITC users than with BTE users. ITC are recommended as the preferred instrument for elderly first-time HI users, at least for hearing losses not exceeding 60 dB PTA, provided the subject's dexterity and anatomical conditions permit fitting of ITC.

引用

页码：69 / 74

页数：6

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