Parents' Reactions and Recommendations After Diagnosis and Hearing Aid Fitting

This study was designed to explore parent reactions to the early stages of audiologic assessment and intervention. A total of 213 parents whose children were under the age of 6 years returned a mail survey. Respondents from 45 states participated. Parents were asked to (1) report the approximate age...

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Published in:American journal of audiology 2001-06, Vol.10 (1), p.24-31
Main Authors: Sjoblad, Stephanie, Harrison, Melody, Roush, Jackson, McWilliam, R. A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Attitude to Health
Child
Female
Health Planning Guidelines
Hearing Aids
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural - diagnosis
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural - rehabilitation
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Parents
Prosthesis Fitting
Sampling Studies
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:This study was designed to explore parent reactions to the early stages of audiologic assessment and intervention. A total of 213 parents whose children were under the age of 6 years returned a mail survey. Respondents from 45 states participated. Parents were asked to (1) report the approximate age of diagnosis and hearing aid fitting; (2) comment on reasons for any delays encountered from diagnosis to fitting; and (3) respond to questions concerning their reactions to the initial fitting of amplification. The median age of identification was earlier than some previous investigations; however, substantial delays occurred between diagnosis and hearing aid fitting. Reasons for delay included the need for further audiologic evaluation, problems obtaining return appointments, illness of the child, and difficulties obtaining adequate earmolds. Parent reactions to hearing aids, once fitted, included concerns about appearance and questions about maintenance and use, but attitudes regarding hearing aids and their perceived benefits improved over time.
ISSN:1059-0889
1558-9137
DOI:10.1044/1059-0889(2001/004)