scholarly journals Internet Competency Predicts Practical Hearing Aid Knowledge and Skills in First-Time Hearing Aid Users

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (3S) ◽  
pp. 303-307 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Maidment ◽  
William Brassington ◽  
Heather Wharrad ◽  
Melanie Ferguson
Keyword(s):  
Interactive Video ◽  
Hearing Aid ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Learning Objects ◽  
Hearing Sensitivity ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
And Gender ◽  
First Time

Purpose The purpose of the study was to assess whether Internet competency predicted practical hearing aid knowledge and handling skills in first-time hearing aid users. Method The design was a prospective, randomized controlled trial of a multimedia educational intervention consisting of interactive video tutorials (or reusable learning objects [RLOs]). RLOs were delivered through DVD for TV or PC, and online. Internet competency was measured at the hearing aid fitting appointment, whereas hearing aid knowledge and practical handling skills were assessed 6 weeks postfitting. Results Internet competency predicted practical hearing aid knowledge and handling skills, controlling for age, hearing sensitivity, educational status, and gender for the group that received the RLOs. Internet competency was inversely related to the number of times the RLOs were watched. Conclusion Associations between Internet competency and practical hearing aid knowledge, handling skills, and watching the RLOs fewer times may have arisen because of improved self-efficacy. Therefore, first-time hearing aid users who are more competent Internet users may be better equipped to apply newly learned information to effectively manage their hearing loss.

scholarly journals Information Retention and Overload in First-Time Hearing Aid Users: An Interactive Multimedia Educational Solution

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 329-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie Ferguson ◽  
Marian Brandreth ◽  
William Brassington ◽  
Heather Wharrad
Keyword(s):  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Hearing Aid ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Learning Objects ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Information Retention ◽  
Computer Knowledge ◽  
Clinically Significant ◽  
First Time

Purpose An educational intervention to improve knowledge of hearing aids and communication in first-time hearing aid users was assessed. This intervention was based on the concept of reusable learning objects (RLOs). Method A randomized controlled trial was conducted. One group received the educational intervention, and the other acted as a control group. RLOs were delivered online and through DVD for television and personal computer. Knowledge of both practical and psychosocial aspects of hearing aids and communication was assessed using a free-recall method 6 weeks postfitting. Results Knowledge of both practical and psychosocial issues was significantly higher in the group that received the RLOs than in the control group. Moderate to large effect sizes indicated that these differences were clinically significant. Conclusion An educational intervention that supplements clinical practice results in improved knowledge in first-time hearing aid users.

scholarly journals A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Benefits of a Multimedia Educational Program for First-Time Hearing Aid Users

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie Ferguson ◽  
Marian Brandreth ◽  
William Brassington ◽  
Paul Leighton ◽  
Heather Wharrad
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Hearing Aid ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
First Time

scholarly journals A Quasi-Randomized Controlled Trial of the I-PLAN Intervention to Promote Hearing Aid Use Among First-Time Adult Hearing Aid Users

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 233121652096947
Author(s):  
Afzarini H. Ismail ◽  
Kevin J. Munro ◽  
Christopher J. Armitage ◽  
Antonia Marsden ◽  
Piers D. Dawes
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Standard Care ◽  
Hearing Aid ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Hearing Aid Use ◽  
Hearing Difficulty ◽  
First Time

Suboptimal hearing aid use negatively impacts health and well-being. The aim of this study was to conduct a controlled trial of a behavior change intervention to promote hearing aid use. This study was a quasi-randomized controlled trial with two arms. A total of 160 first-time hearing aid users were recruited at their hearing aid fitting appointments. The control arm received standard care. In addition to standard care, the intervention arm received I-PLAN, which comprised (a) information about the consequences of hearing aid use/nonuse, (b) reminder prompt to use the hearing aids, and (c) an action plan. The primary outcome, measured at 6 weeks, was self-reported proportion of time the hearing aid was used in situations that caused hearing difficulty. Secondary outcomes were data-logged hearing aid use, self-reported hearing aid benefit, self-regulation, and habit formation. The results showed that the proportion of time the hearing aids were used in situations that caused hearing difficulty was similar in both groups. There were no statistically significant differences between groups in any outcome measure including data-logged hearing aid use. The relatively high levels of hearing aid use across research participants may have limited the potential for the intervention to impact on hearing aid use. Although the intervention materials proved acceptable and deliverable, future intervention trials should target suboptimal hearing aid users.

scholarly journals Evaluation of interactive video tutorials to educate first-time hearing aid users

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
P Leighton ◽  
M Brandreth ◽  
H Wharrad ◽  
M Ferguson
Keyword(s):  
Interactive Video ◽  
Hearing Aid ◽  
Video Tutorials ◽  
First Time

On the Potential Deterioration in Hearing Due to Hearing Aid Usage

1981 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larry E. Humes ◽  
Fred H. Bess
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Aid ◽  
Threshold Shift ◽  
Temporary Threshold Shift ◽  
Hearing Sensitivity

This manuscript examines the issue of potential decline in hearing sensitivity due to hearing aid usage through an analysis of data obtained from the temporary threshold shift (TTS) paradigm. Following a critique of the traditional measures of TTS, the concept of integrated TTS (ITTS) is reviewed and data on hearing-aid-induced ITTS are presented. In addition, a series of equations relating permanent threshold shift (PTS) to a recently developed measure of noise dose (Dn) is derived and predictions for hearing-aid-induced PTS are made. Recommended gain settings established to protect the hearing of a person wearing a hearing aid from further decline following various durations of hearing aid usage are also provided.

Cyberpolitik

ADALAH ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Munadhil Abdul Muqsith
Keyword(s):  
Political Communication ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Mailing List ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Service Providers ◽  
Internet Service ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Internet Media ◽  
First Time

Abstract:The internet developed for the first time in Indonesia in the early 1990s. Starting from the pagayuban network, it is now expanding without boundaries anywhere. A survey conducted by the Indonesian Internet Service Providers Association (APJII) said that the number of internet users in Indonesia in 2012 reached 63 million people or 24.23 percent of the country's total population. Next year, that figure is predicted to increase by close to 30 percent to 82 million users and continue to grow to 107 million in 2014 and 139 million or 50 percent of the total population in 2015. million people. This matter also results in political communication with the internet media, or is often said to be cyber politics. Cyber politics in Indonesia has faced growth in recent years. There are many facilities that support the growth of cyber politics, such as Facebook, Twitter, mailing list, YouTube, and others.Keywords: Cyberpolitik, Internet  Abstrak:Internet berkembang pertama kali di Indonesia pada awal tahun 1990-an. Diawali dari pagayuban network kini berkembang luas tanpa batas dimanapun juga. Suatu survei yang diselenggarakan Asosiasi Penyelenggara Jasa Internet Indonesia (APJII) mengatakan kalau jumlah pengguna internet di Indonesia tahun 2012 menggapai 63 juta orang ataupun 24,23 persen dari total populasi negeri ini. Tahun depan, angka itu diprediksi naik dekat 30 persen jadi 82 juta pengguna serta terus berkembang jadi 107 juta pada 2014 serta 139 juta ataupun 50 persen total populasi pada 2015. juta orang. Perihal ini pula berakibat pada komunikasi politik dengan media internet, ataupun kerap diucap dengan cyber politic. Cyber politic di Indonesia hadapi pertumbuhan sebagian tahun terakhir. Banyaknya fasilitas yang menunjang pertumbuhan cyber politic semacam terdapatnya facebook, Twitter, mailing list, youtobe, serta lain-lain.Kata Kunci: Cyberpolitik, Internet 

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