[Acceptance by and evaluation of unidirectional hearing systems by patients in outpatient and (partial) inpatient geriatric psychiatric care].

Aim Of Study: The aim of the present study was to investigate the use and subjective benefit of specific temporary hearing-improvement measures (unidirectional hearing aids) in hearing-impaired, geriatric psychiatric patients. Simultaneously, employees evaluated the handling and acceptance of the hearing-improving measures.

Material And Method: Between October 2022 and July 2023, subjective hearing ability and use of conventional hearing aids were recorded in outpatients and in those in partial inpatient care (n=151) based on a self-assessment questionnaire.