Impact of patient attributes on the relationship between hearing handicap and readiness to pursue audiologic rehabilitation.

Objective: This study explored whether select patient attributes were significant predictors of readiness to pursue hearing aids (HAs) and estimated the impacts of hearing aid self-efficacy (HASE) and emotional states, on the relationship between perceived hearing handicap and readiness to pursue HAs.

Design & Study Sample: Sixty-two adults with self-reported hearing difficulties and no previous experience with HAs self-reported their hearing handicap, HASE, personality, emotional states in varying contexts, and readiness to pursue HAs.

Results: Individuals with greater hearing handicap and who had experienced hearing loss for a shorter duration were more ready to pursue HAs.

Shared experiences among successful hearing aid users with high hearing aid self-efficacy.

Objective: While targeted rehabilitation can enhance hearing aid self-efficacy (HASE), little research has been done to determine the factors contributing to its predictive value. By investigating the experiences of individuals who successfully use HAs and have high levels of HASE, we hoped to illuminate specific strategies and/or sources of support these individuals share that might explain why high HASE is often linked to successful outcomes.

Design And Study Sample: This qualitative study explored the experiences of five older adults who were successful HA users and reported having high HASE.

"It Depends on the Situation": How Hearing-Specific Contexts Affect the Way Adults With Hearing Loss Report Their Personal Attributes.

Purpose: This study examined how adults with untreated hearing loss respond to surveys about their self-efficacy, personality traits, and affective states when assessed "in general" and in listening-related contexts. We also explored the associations between hearing aid self-efficacy (HASE) and listening-related personality traits and affective states.

Method: Sixty-two adults with self-reported hearing difficulties and no experience with hearing aids (HAs) participated in this descriptive study.

An exploration of associations between hearing aid self-efficacy and other measurable characteristics of naïve and experienced hearing aid users.

Objective: The present study aimed to clarify the associations between Hearing Aid Self-efficacy (HASE) and other traits such as working memory, personality and hearing aid (HA) experience.

Design And Study Sample: Fifty-four adults (both naïve and experienced HA users) were included in this exploratory descriptive study. Their working memory, personality, HASE, HA experience and practical HA skills were evaluated.