Publications by authors named "Catherine Silva-Letelier"
Objective: We assessed the interaction between self-efficacy and joint problems and self-efficacy and visual problems on the risk of hearing aid abandonment in older adults.
Design: A retrospective cohort study comprising older adults who received hearing aids in Chile was conducted. Hearing aid self-efficacy was measured using the S-MARS-HA questionnaire, while joint and visual problems were assessed through self-reported questions.
Article Synopsis
- Hearing loss in older adults negatively impacts both general health-related quality of life and disease-specific quality of life, often persisting even with the use of hearing aids.
- Active Communication Education (ACE) is a promising group communication program that aims to enhance communication skills and reduce limitations associated with hearing loss, potentially improving overall quality of life.
- A study involving 114 older adult hearing aid users found that those who participated in the ACE program showed significant improvements in various quality of life dimensions, particularly in social relationships and environmental factors, compared to those who received standard informational lectures.