Journal article
Understanding Limited Use of Amplification in Infants and Children Who Are Hard of Hearing
Perspectives on hearing and hearing disorders in childhood, Vol.25(1), pp.15-23
04/2015
DOI: 10.1044/hhdc25.1.15
Abstract
The effectiveness of amplification for infants and children can be mediated by how much the child uses the device. Existing research suggests that establishing hearing aid use can be challenging. A wide range of factors can influence hearing aid use in children, including the child's age, degree of hearing loss, and socioeconomic status. Audiological interventions, including using validated prescriptive approaches and verification, performing on-going training and orientation, and communicating with caregivers about hearing aid use can also increase hearing aid use by infants and children. Case examples are used to highlight the factors that influence hearing aid use. Potential management strategies and future research needs are also discussed.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Understanding Limited Use of Amplification in Infants and Children Who Are Hard of Hearing
- Creators
- Ryan W. McCreery - Boys TownElizabeth A. Walker - University of IowaMeredith Spratford - Boys Town
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Perspectives on hearing and hearing disorders in childhood, Vol.25(1), pp.15-23
- DOI
- 10.1044/hhdc25.1.15
- ISSN
- 1940-770X
- eISSN
- 1940-7718
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 04/2015
- Academic Unit
- Communication Sciences and Disorders; Otolaryngology
- Record Identifier
- 9984267562602771
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