Unlabelled: Hearing aid.
Aim: To compare the performance, benefit and satisfaction of users of ITE, CIC and BTE digital hearing aid with noise reduction and omnidirectional and directional microphones.
Method: 34 users of hearing aid were evaluated by means of speech perception in noise tests and APHAB and IOI self assessment questionnaires. Prospective study.
Results: Better results were obtained by users of ITE, CIC and directional hearing aids, however, no statistical significance was found between the groups.
Conclusion: Directivity improved speech perception in noise and benefit in daily life situations.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1808-86942010000500016 | DOI Listing |
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