ContextHearing loss is the third most prevalent chronic condition in older adults and has
important effects on their physical and mental health. Despite these effects, most older …

A careful evaluation of listening tests designed to measure audio quality shows that they are
vulnerable to systematic errors, which include biases due to affective judgments, response …

This study evaluated prototype multichannel nonlinear frequency compression (NFC) signal
processing on listeners with high-frequency hearing loss. This signal processor applies NFC …

Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate whether focusing on positive listening
experiences improves hearing aid outcomes in experienced hearing aid users. Design The …

Outcomes measurement in audiology has received much attention because of the need to
demonstrate efficacy of treatment, provide evidence for third-party payment, carry out cost …

This article provides the author's perspective on the development of digital hearing aids and
how digital signal processing approaches have led to changes in hearing aid design. Major …

Objective: A recent study suggested that placebo effects are a source of bias in non-blinded
hearing-aid trials. Given the potential impact of this finding on the interpretation of non …

Objective: Results of objective clinical tests (eg, measures of speech understanding in
noise) often conflict with subjective reports of hearing aid benefit and satisfaction. The …

Objective The objective of this study was to investigate whether positive focus (PF), an
intervention that asks hearing aid users to focus on positive listening experiences, improves …

Objectives To investigate the difference in outcome measures and drivers of user preference
between premium and entry-level hearing aids using group concept mapping. Design A …