De Sousa, K.C. (Karina); Manchaiah, Vinaya; Moore, David R.; Graham, Marien Alet; Swanepoel, De Wet(American Medical Association, 2023-06)
IMPORTANCE : Hearing loss is a highly prevalent condition, with numerous debilitating consequences when left untreated. However, less than 20% of US adults with hearing loss use hearing aids. Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing ...
PURPOSE :
This study aims to identify and describe factors that influence hearing aid outcomes including social networks, self-reported mental health, and service delivery models.
METHOD :
A prospective cross-sectional ...
INTRODUCTION : The stigma associated with wearing hearing aids, known as the “hearing aid effect,” remains a significant issue in hearing healthcare. Despite notable changes in the look and feel of hearing aids over the ...
