AI Article Synopsis
- The study compared binaural (dual-ear) hearing aids to monaural (single-ear) hearing aids in severely hearing-impaired individuals through a speech-in-noise task.
- Results showed that binaural amplification provided significantly greater benefits, regardless of the users' specific hearing levels or differences in hearing between ears.
- It was concluded that most severely hearing-impaired individuals (around 80%) can benefit from binaural amplification, and it should be considered for all patients in this category.
Article Abstract
The relative benefits of binaural as opposed to monaural hearing aids were assessed by the use of a diotically presented, audiovisual speech-in-noise task in a group of bilateral, severely hearing-impaired individuals. Significantly greater benefit was gained from binaural amplification, irrespective of hearing level and degree of asymmetry. The benefit was considered to be due to central summation. It is concluded that binaural amplification should be attempted in all bilateral, severely hearing-impaired subjects. About 80% will accept this and be able to demonstrate benefit in an audiovisual task.
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