Manuseio do dispositivo eletrônico de amplificação sonora por idosos: a lacuna entre o saber e o fazer
Handling of hearing aids by older adults: the gap between knowing and doing
Tatiane Franciele de Almeida; Giovana Fochezato Veloso; Débora Lüders; Camila de Castro Corrêa; Cristiano Miranda de Araújo; Vanessa Luisa Destro Fidêncio
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Purpose: To assess the knowledge and skills of older adults regarding the use and handling of the Hearing Aids.
Methods: The study included 30 individuals aged 60 years and older, diagnosed with hearing loss and users of Hearing Aids. The Brazilian Portuguese version of the Hearing Aid Skills and Knowledge Test was applied.
Results: No correlation was observed between the length of Hearing Aid use and the scores obtained on the test applied. The lowest-scoring topics were related to cleaning the microphone and the device body, using the telephone, resolving issues with feedback, checking for microphone blockage, and adjusting the earmold.
Conclusion: The older adults evaluated demonstrated adequate knowledge and handling skills in routine situations but had difficulties in several other areas, highlighting the need for additional support to ensure proper device use. A positive correlation was observed between greater knowledge about the hearing aids and better handling skills.
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Submitted date:
04/24/2025
Accepted date:
08/04/2025
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