Article ; Online: Remote hearing-aid delivery and support: perspectives of patients and their hearing care providers.
International journal of audiology
2024 , Page(s) 1–9
Abstract: Objective: To explore the perspectives of patients and hearing care providers (HCPs) about an adult remote hearing-aid delivery service implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.: Design: Service evaluation via surveys. The patient survey measured ... ...
Abstract | Objective: To explore the perspectives of patients and hearing care providers (HCPs) about an adult remote hearing-aid delivery service implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design: Service evaluation via surveys. The patient survey measured satisfaction with the service, perceived hearing-aid handling skills, and preferences for future services. The HCP survey explored the impact of teleaudiology on outcomes compared to in-person care and factors important for successful teleaudiology. Study sample: 378 patients and 14 HCPs. Results: Patients were highly satisfied with the service and self-reported good hearing-aid handling skills. However, 2 in 3 patients said they would prefer a future hearing-aid fitting to be in-person rather than remote. HCPs thought teleaudiology had positive impacts on convenience, accessibility, and flexibility, but negative impacts on communication, rapport, and the quality of care. HCPs considered computer literacy and individual preferences to be important for successful remote care; the age of the patient was considered less important. Conclusions: Patients were generally highly satisfied with the service and for 1 in 3 it was their preferred mode of future hearing-aid fitting. Future services should be aware that a one-size-fits-all approach will not satisfy all patients and that teleaudiology should be offered on the basis of individual preference. |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2024-01-29 |
Publishing country | England |
Document type | Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 2073098-6 |
ISSN | 1708-8186 ; 1499-2027 |
ISSN (online) | 1708-8186 |
ISSN | 1499-2027 |
DOI | 10.1080/14992027.2024.2304585 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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