Addressing Patient Indecision
Ideas for clearing common obstacles when dispensing hearing aids. Overcoming objections requires both logical explanations and emotional motivation.
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How to Use Live Speech Mapping as Part of a Hearing Instrument Fitting and Verification Protocol
Live Speech Mapping is a fitting process that uses probe microphones and live real-time speech to allow the patient and their family members to immediately see and understand the benefits of hearing aids and fitting adjustments. A protocol for the use of the system is presented.
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Wireless Technology in an Open-Ear Solution
A new hearing instrument in which electronic information is shared between two hearing aids in a binaural fitting has now also employed an open-fitting solution.
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A Wearable Bluetooth Device for Hard-of-Hearing People
An ear-level Bluetooth device has been introduced that allows hands-free operation of a cell phone along with hearing aid compatibility. The authors believe this represents only the beginnings for this type of technology in hearing aid applications.
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HR Marketplace
A special resource locator for products and services in the hearing care field.
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The 2005 AAA Preview
A sneak-peek at the new products, services, and events being offered at the 17th Annual American Academy of Audiology (AAA) convention held in Washington DC on March 30-April 2.
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A guide to Web sites in the hearing care field.
Read MoreNew Digital Aid Designed for Enhanced Directionality
Technical review of a new digital directional system with reported double-digit AI-DI scores.
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DataLogging: A Clinical Tool for Meeting Individual Patient Needs
New hearing system is capable of monitoring the volume settings and program choices of patients.
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Wireless Binaural Synchronization in Hearing Aids: Questions and Answers
A look at the first hearing system that transmits data between two aids in a binaural fitting.
Read MoreLooking Back; Moving Forward
Perspectives from 15 companies in the hearing industry on what happened during 2004 and what might be expected in 2005.
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The Annual HR Literature Review
A look at some of the industry’s best promotional and informational brochures, computer tools, dispensing aids, and marketing materials.
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Is Real-World Directional Benefit Predictable?
Study suggests the answer is a qualified “yes.”
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Fitting and Evaluating a Hearing Aid for Recipients of a Unilateral Cochlear Implant: The NAL Approach
Part 2. Bimodal hearing should be standard for most cochlear implant users
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Myths About Hearing Aid Benefit and Satisfaction
Hearing aid technology, fitting science, and professional education have all improved dramatically in the last 10 years, yet there continues to be little increase in customer satisfaction. Additionally, few studies conclusively link satisfaction with benefit. This article examines why this might be by proposing that there may be six commonly accepted myths-relating to hearing aid fittings, benefit, and satisfaction.
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