A Survey of The Use of Hearing Aids in Hearing-Impaired in Hokkaido
1990 Volume 33 Issue 3 Pages 231-237
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1990 Volume 33 Issue 3 Pages 231-237
A questionnaire was sent out by mail to 524 subjects, and 243 replies or 46.4% were submitted to the survey. The results obtained were as follows:
1) Only 134 (55.1%) subjects received fitting for their hearing aids and they were explained of its function and limitation.
2) Although hearing aids were used by 189 (77.8%) subjects, only 156 (64.2%) used it effectively. These results were inferior to other surveys. Inappropriate fitting and explanation of hearing aid were thought to be major causes of the inferiority.
3) Some significant relations between effectiveness, frequency of use, complaints about their hearing aid, and other factors were found. Then it was suggested that the effectiveness and frequency of use of hearing aid can be improved by regarding these results.
4) Further study should be performed to clarify the detailed content of fitting services for hearing aid users in Hokkaido, and the methods of resolving user's complaints about their hearing aid.
