Directivity and noise reduction in hearing aids: speech perception and benefit |
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| Authors: | Camila Angélica Quintino Maria Fernanda Capoani Garcia Mondelli Déborah Viviane Ferrari |
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| Institution: | 1. MSc - University of São Paulo - Product Manager for a hearing aid company;2. PhD in Communication Disorders - Hospital de Reabilitação de Anomalias Craniofaciais HRAC/USP. Pofessor - Department of Speech and Hearing Therapy - Dentistry School - FOB/US P;3. PhD in Psychology - Neurosciences and Behavior - USP/SP. Professor - Department of Speech and Hearing Therapy - Dentistry School - FOB/USP Centro de Pesquisas Audiológicas (CPA) do Hospital de Reabilitação de Anomalias Craniofaciais (HRAC) - USP/Bauru e Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru FOB/USP |
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| Abstract: | Hearing aid.AimTo compare the performance, benefit and satisfaction of users of ITE, CIC and BTE digital hearing aid with noise reduction and omnidirectional and directional microphones.Method34 users of hearing aid were evaluated by means of speech perception in noise tests and APHAB and IOI self assessment questionnaires. Prospective study.ResultsBetter results were obtained by users of ITE, CIC and directional hearing aids, however, no statistical significance was found between the groups.ConclusionDirectivity improved speech perception in noise and benefit in daily life situations. |
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| Keywords: | hearing aid perception hearing loss |
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