Publications by authors named "Manchaiah V"
Objective: To better understand the clinical phenotype of Ménière's disease (MD), we examined family history, thyroid disorder, migraine, and associated disorders in complaints of people living with MD.
Method: We designed the study as a retrospective and examined data gathered from 912 participants with MD. Their data were originally collected by the Finnish Ménière Federation (FMF).
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- The study used automated language analysis techniques, specifically Meaning Extraction Method (MEM) and Principal Component Analysis (PCA), to uncover key themes from open-ended responses about hearing aid experiences from users.
- A total of 538 adult hearing aid users participated, providing insights into six main factors affecting their experiences, including life changes, social situations, and quality of life.
- The findings suggest that language analysis can deepen understanding of hearing aid user experiences, and future research should focus on improving these methods for better clinical applications.*
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- - The study focused on examining dizziness and vertigo in patients with Ménière's disease (MD) through a retrospective survey involving 539 participants and a detailed online questionnaire assessing symptoms and quality of life.
- - Findings revealed that a significant portion of patients experience varying levels of dizziness: 46% had episodic vertigo, 6% had constant dizziness, and 31% experienced no dizziness or vertigo in the past two years, highlighting the varied impacts on their health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
- - Constant dizziness was linked to several challenges including cognitive problems, fatigue, and severe balance issues, with the study suggesting that different types of dizziness may require tailored treatment approaches to manage symptoms effectively, although optimal
Background: This study aimed to investigate whether Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy intervention (ICBT) for individuals with tinnitus had an indirect effect on the third-party disability noticed by significant others (SOs).
Methods: Significant Others Questionnaire (CTSOQ). Individuals with tinnitus completed standardized self-reported outcome measures for tinnitus severity, anxiety, depression, insomnia, hearing-related quality of life, tinnitus cognitions, hearing disability, and hyperacusis.
Background: This study aimed to examine whether individuals with chronic tinnitus report more positive experiences following internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Methods: A mixed-methods design was used, nested in clinical trials evaluating internet interventions for tinnitus. Participants ( = 164) completed online questionnaires (both structured and open-ended) providing demographic information as well as health variables (e.
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- Over the last ten years, hearing healthcare has focused more on what consumers need, thanks to new technology and changes in rules.
- New hearing devices combine features from regular headphones and hearing aids, and people can buy them without a prescription.
- There are also useful online tools to help people check their hearing and learn about hearing loss, making it easier for everyone to take care of their hearing health.
Purpose: This study explored user perspectives on the relationship between hearing aid cost and uptake, as well as cost-related recommendations for others with hearing difficulties, in a sample of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid users.
Method: A secondary analysis was conducted on a cross-sectional survey using qualitative content analysis to analyze responses related to the cost of hearing aids. The study included a total of 241 adult participants, comprising 179 prescription hearing aid users from the Hearing Tracker website and 62 OTC hearing aid users from the Lexie Hearing U.
Comparing Self-Fitting Strategies for Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: A Crossover Clinical Trial.
JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
September 2024
Importance: Fewer than 20% of US adults with hearing loss use hearing aids due to barriers like high cost. Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids offer a potential solution, incorporating self-fitting strategies via smartphone apps. Self-fitting strategies have been validated for Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved OTC hearing aids compared with prescription-based approaches.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This study aimed to explore meaningful life changes due to hearing aid use in adult users.
Design: A cross-sectional survey design was used with open-ended questions analysed using inductive qualitative content analysis.
Study Sample: US-based adult hearing aid users (n = 653) from the Hearing Tracker website community and Lexie Hearing database.
Long-Term Outcomes of Self-Fit vs Audiologist-Fit Hearing Aids.
JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
September 2024
Importance: With rising interest in over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids as an alternative to traditional audiologist-fit devices, understanding their long-term efficacy is crucial. However, given the novelty of the US Food and Drug Administration category of OTC hearing aids, minimal evidence currently supports their long-term efficacy.
Objective: To compare the long-term self-reported outcomes at 8 months of self-fit OTC hearing aids to the same hearing aids fit by audiologists.
Purpose: Hearing aids play a pivotal role in mitigating the impact of hearing loss, yet their adoption and consistent usage remains suboptimal. Understanding the hearing aid needs of individuals with hearing loss is important to support uptake, use, and outcomes. The current study describes users' perspectives on how hearing aids can be improved.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this study was to examine the relationship between an American English Digits in Noise (DIN) test and commonly used audiological measures to evaluate the DIN test's ability to detect hearing loss and validate hearing aid fitting. QuickSIN and DIN tests were completed by participants with untreated hearing loss ( = 46), prescription hearing aids ( = 15), and over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids ( = 12). Performance on the QuickSIN showed moderate positive correlations with DIN for untreated hearing loss participants and prescription hearing aid users, but not for OTC hearing aid users.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: The aim of the current study was to explore the construct validity and internal consistency reliability of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)-based original English version of the Hearing and Functioning in Everyday Life Questionnaire (HFEQ) and to revise the HFEQ based on the results.
Method: This study used a cross-sectional survey design. The data were collected using an online survey.
Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the hearing health care experience of satisfied and dissatisfied consumers as reported on Google reviews.
Method: Using qualitative thematic analysis, open-text responses from Google regarding hearing health care clinics across 40 U.S.
Objectives: Hearing loss prevalence is increasing, with an estimated 2.5 billion people affected globally by 2050. Scalable service delivery models using innovative technologies and task-shifting are World Health Organization priorities to improve access to hearing care, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of the present study was to investigate adverse effects of head injury, neck trauma, and chronic noise exposure on the complaint profile in people with Ménière's disease (MD). The study used a retrospective design. Register data of 912 patients with MD from the Finnish Ménière Federation database were studied.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This systematic review aims to examine the current literature on help-seeking, hearing device uptake, and hearing health outcomes in individuals with subclinical hearing loss.
Design: Systematic review.
Study Sample: Searches of three databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE (PubMed), and Scopus) yielded nine studies meeting the inclusion criteria.
Introduction: The stigma associated with wearing hearing aids, known as the "hearing aid effect," remains a significant issue in hearing healthcare. Despite notable changes in the look and feel of hearing aids over the last decade, little is known about the influence of socioeconomic factors on the perception of different hearing devices in a socioeconomically diverse setting. Therefore, the objective of the study is to determine the hearing aid effect across a range of hearing devices and its association with socioeconomic factors, namely, area of residence and level of education across African communities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This study aimed to explore the main reasons for hearing aid uptake from a user perspective and recommendations to others with hearing difficulties.
Design: A cross-sectional survey design was used. Responses to a single open-ended question were analysed using qualitative content analysis.
Article Synopsis
- - The systematic review evaluated factors affecting hearing aid use, benefits, and satisfaction in adults based on studies published from 2010 to 2023, following PRISMA guidelines for selection and quality assessment.
- - A total of 46 articles were reviewed, identifying 101 significant factors, with key determinants including hearing sensitivity, self-reported difficulties, speech perception, and personal attitudes.
- - The findings suggest that while many factors align with previous research, newer influences like social networks and service delivery models have emerged, highlighting the need for further high-quality studies to reinforce these insights.
Purpose: Numerous patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are available to measure hearing aid benefit and satisfaction. It is unclear to what extent currently available PROMs on hearing aid outcomes, often developed decades ago, meet current guidelines for good content validity and readability. This study evaluated the content validity and readability of PROMs that focus on perceived hearing aid benefit and/or satisfaction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: This study aims to identify and describe factors that influence hearing aid outcomes including social networks, self-reported mental health, and service delivery models.
Method: A prospective cross-sectional online survey was sent to hearing aid users recruited through an online platform (http://www.hearingtracker.
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View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The most common management option for hearing loss is hearing aids. In addition to devices, patients require information and support, including maintenance and troubleshooting. Mobile health (mHealth) technologies can support hearing aid management, acclimatization, and use.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The aim of the current study was to explore the associations among different therapeutic procedures, self-administered exercise, and characteristics of Ménière's disease.
Methods: The study used a retrospective design and included 539 people with Ménière's disease who were focusing on self-administered exercise. The mean age and history of Ménière's disease among these participants were 61.