Hearing loss affects approximately one-third of adults 61 to 70 years of age and more than
80 percent of those older than 85 years. Men usually experience greater hearing loss and …

Objective: While the benefits of hearing aids among older adults with presbycusis have been
well documented, there is limited research on hearing-aid usage. The aim of this review is to …

Purpose It has long been documented that patients may experience emotional reactions to a
diagnosis of hearing impairment and recommendation of hearing aids. Because of this …

Hearing loss or hearing disabilities represents a prevalent condition in the population,
affecting about 360 million people worldwide, determining different levels of disabilities …

Objective: This discussion paper aims to synthesise the literature on patient-centred care
from a range of health professions and to relate this to the field of rehabilitative audiology …

Hearing loss is common in older adults. Patients, clinicians, and health care staff often do
not recognize hearing loss, particularly in its early stages, and it is undertreated. Age-related …

Objective/Hypothesis Hearing loss is a public health concern, yet hearing healthcare
disparities exist and influence utilization of rehabilitation services. The objective of this …

Objective: Qualitative research methodologies are being used more frequently in audiology
as it allows for a better understanding of the perspectives of people with hearing impairment …

Although it is widely recognized that hearing aids and hearing assistive technologies can be
key components to improving hearing and communication abilities, the critical role that …

Objectives: Hearing loss (HL) affects a significant proportion of adults aged> 50 years by
impairing communication and social connectedness and, due to its high prevalence, is a …