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The benefit of hearing aids in adults with hearing loss during the Covid–19 pandemic

Bünyamin ÇILDIR
Suna TOKGOZ-YILMAZ
Pages
59–63
Publication Date
2022-01-01
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Results: During the lockdown period, there were significant increases in the spatial perception scores (SSQ12) of cochlear implant and hearing aid users (P

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Objective & Hypothesis:Background/Aim: Hearing aids, cochlear implants, and guidance are highly effective in improving communication skills and the quality of life of individuals with hearing loss.
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Key Findings & Data:During the Covid-19 pandemic, patients with hearing loss, especially those living far from city centers, faced insufficient device use due to their inability to go to the hospitals and device centers.
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Conclusion & Impact:Results: During the lockdown period, there were significant increases in the spatial perception scores (SSQ12) of cochlear implant and hearing aid users (P
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⚙️Variables:Cochlear Implantation · Tele-Audiology guide · Covid-19 pandemic

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Background/Aim: Hearing aids, cochlear implants, and guidance are highly effective in improving communication skills and the quality of life of individuals with hearing loss. During the Covid-19 pandemic, patients with hearing loss, especially those living far from city centers, faced insufficient device use due to their inability to go to the hospitals and device centers. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of remote monitorization of sound amplification in adults using cochlear implants and/or hearing aids during the lockdown period. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we recruited 98 individuals with post-lingual cochlear implants (n=38) and hearing aids (n=60). Patients on hearing aids followed before the Covid-19 pandemic were guided with a remote computer connection during the pandemic. All participants filled out the Spatial Hearing Questionnaire (SHQ), the short version of Speech Spatial Quality of Questionnaire (SSQ12), Short Form-36 quality of life questionnaires (SF-36), Satisfaction with Amplification in Daily Life Questionnaire (SADL), and the Coronavirus 19 Phobia Scale (C19P-S) via google questionnaire. Results: During the lockdown period, there were significant increases in the spatial perception scores (SSQ12) of cochlear implant and hearing aid users (P

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ÇILDIR, B., TOKGOZ-YILMAZ, S. (2022). The benefit of hearing aids in adults with hearing loss during the Covid–19 pandemic. Journal of Surgery and Medicine, Cilt: 6 - Sayı: 1, 59–63. https://ajindex.com/articles/779765

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