A computer method for assessing satisfaction with hearing aids

K. M. Cienkowski; M. S. McHugh; G. J. McHugo; F. E. Musiek; R. M. Cox; J. C. Baird

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A computer method for assessing satisfaction with hearing aids

K. M. Cienkowski, M. S. McHugh, G. J. McHugo, F. E. Musiek, R. M. Cox, J. C. Baird

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate a new clinical assessment, the Dynamic Assessment of Hearing Aids (DAHA), for a large clinical population. Unlike traditional questionnaire methods, the DAHA has patients use an intuitive graphical computer interface to record visual analogue ratings of satisfaction with various features of their hearing aids (e.g. clarity, cost, appearance). Data were collected from 191 participants.A subset of participants returned for retest. The DAHA items assess satisfaction with hearing aids within four domains: communication, physical features, sound quality, and personal reactions. The concurrent validity was determined by comparing DAHA results to those obtained with the satisfaction with amplification in daily life (SADL). Ratings for personal reactions to hearing aids indicate the most satisfaction, and ratings for communication (especially group conversations and phone use) indicate the least satisfaction. The DAHA total score was found to have good test/retest and high internal consistency. Concurrent validity was supported by a strong correlation between total scores on the DAHA and the SADL. Results suggest the DAHA maybe an effective tool for clinical use.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	393-399
Number of pages	7
Journal	International Journal of Audiology
Volume	45
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/14992020600690928
State	Published - Jul 1 2006
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Hearing aids
Satisfaction
Visual analogue scale

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Language and Linguistics
Linguistics and Language
Speech and Hearing

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