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MarkeTrak VI: Consumers Rate Improvements Sought in Hearing Instruments

Nov 1, 2002 | Hearing Products | 0 |

If the custom hearing instrument market is to move forward, the industry and hearing care professionals need to find new ways to improve the consumer’s experience with amplification. This article looks at six hearing instrument features and performance areas cited by consumers as needing improvement: 1) benefit and listening experiences; 2) sound quality; 3) fit, comfort, and maintenance; 4) price; 5) cosmetics; and 6) batteries and hearing instrument controls.

MarkeTrak VI: 10-Year Customer Satisfaction Trends in the US Hearing Instrument Market

Oct 1, 2002 | Hearing Products, Uncategorized | 0 |

Evidence suggests that hearing instruments are still providing only limited customer satisfaction in the listening situations measured by MarkeTrak, directional hearing instruments still make up only about 10% of the newer hearing aids in use, and the value of hearing instruments has remained constant for the last decade.

The Coming Audiocoil Revolution

Sep 3, 2002 | In the Ear | 0 |

Europeans are way ahead of us in harnessing the power of induction loop systems and telecoil capabilities. Here’s why we need to start a campaign to “loop America.

Telecoils: The Powerful Assistive Listening Device

Sep 2, 2002 | Behind the Ear, In the Ear | 0 |

While telecoils are certainly useful in telephone applications, limiting their utility to phones is perhaps ignoring these devices’ greatest strengths. According to Ross, the hearing care field is long overdue in rethinking old ideas about recommending telecoils for clients.

The IHS 2002 Convention Preview

Aug 4, 2002 | Assistive Devices, Behind the Ear, Components, Continuing Education, Diagnostic Equipment, Earmolds, Evaluation, In the Ear, Over the Counter | 0 |

A “sneak-preview” of the exhibit floor and the new products and services being offered at the upcoming 51st Annual International Hearing Society (IHS) Convention in Reno, Nev.

Adults’ Use of FM Systems: Subjective Benefit by Adult Users

May 2, 2002 | Assistive Technologies, Behind the Ear, Evaluation | 0 |

Previous studies have shown that FM systems have the potential to improve signal-to-noise ratios by as much as 15-18 dB, compared to 2-8 dB improvement for directional hearing instruments. This field study analyzes data from 28 subjects who were provided with an FM + hearing aid system. Substantial subjective improvement was experienced by most of the FM system users.

Cochlear Implants: Bridging Auditory Neuroscience and Technology

Apr 1, 2002 | Cochlear Implants | 0 |

A review of the concepts behind applying electrical stimulation to regions of the cochlea, reasons for variability in outcomes among patients, current areas of research in CIs, and what implants are revealing about the auditory system. Future possibilities and directions for CIs are also explored.

Power for Kids

Mar 5, 2002 | Evaluation | 0 |

A multinational large-scale study finds objective and subjective evidence for the use of digital power instruments on children who have severe hearing loss.

Clinical Evaluation of the Benefit of Digital Hearing Instrument Features

Mar 3, 2002 | Evaluation | 0 |

A clinical study from Germany suggests that digital directional hearing instruments can achieve an improvement of up to 8 dB SNR. Remote control usage with the instruments was also found to be beneficial for patient satisfaction.

A Virtual Tour of the AAA Exhibit Hall

Mar 2, 2002 | Behind the Ear, Cochlear Implants, Components, Earmolds, Evaluation | 0 |

A sneak-peek into the new products, services, and offerings at the 14th annual American Academy of Audiology convention and exposition in Philadelphia.

Understanding Feedback and Digital Feedback Cancellation Strategies

Feb 4, 2002 | Components, In the Ear | 0 |

A look at feedback from an engineering control perspective, and explanations and commentary on the evolution of past and present DSP noise cancellation strategies.

Residential Aural Rehabilitation Programs for Older Adults

Jan 4, 2002 | Assistive Devices, Evaluation, In the Ear | 0 |

A successful aural rehabilitation program, coordinated by Elderhostel Canada and the Canadian Hearing Society, is one example of realigning the remediation of hearing loss with images of independence and vitality.

DSP Hearing Instruments: Past, Present, and Future

Jan 1, 2002 | In the Ear | 0 |

Less than 6 years after their introduction, digital instruments represent almost one-third of all hearing aids sold. Seven people involved in the development and implementation of DSP offer their perspectives on digital technology, speculating on hearing-in-noise algorithms, directional DSP aids, and test methods, as well as what the future might hold for these state-of-the-art devices.

Efficient Software Solutions: Tips for Streamlining Technical Support

Dec 3, 2001 | Components | 0 |

When confronted with software problems, there are some basic approaches to take and information to obtain that can help solve the issue. Here’s what you need and how to get it.

Efficacy of CIC Hearing Aids for Children and Adolescents

Dec 2, 2001 | Hearing Aids | 0 |

Despite the known benefits of completely-in-the-canal (CIC) instruments, hearing care professionals have been reluctant to fit CICs on children for several reasons. This article presents the results of a field study and provides information on fitting CICs on children ages 2-16 who, for various reasons, refused to wear other styles of hearing aids.

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MarkeTrak VI: Consumers Rate Improvements Sought in Hearing Instruments

MarkeTrak VI: 10-Year Customer Satisfaction Trends in the US Hearing Instrument Market

The Coming Audiocoil Revolution

Telecoils: The Powerful Assistive Listening Device

The IHS 2002 Convention Preview

Adults’ Use of FM Systems: Subjective Benefit by Adult Users

Cochlear Implants: Bridging Auditory Neuroscience and Technology

Power for Kids

Clinical Evaluation of the Benefit of Digital Hearing Instrument Features

A Virtual Tour of the AAA Exhibit Hall

Understanding Feedback and Digital Feedback Cancellation Strategies

Residential Aural Rehabilitation Programs for Older Adults

DSP Hearing Instruments: Past, Present, and Future

Efficient Software Solutions: Tips for Streamlining Technical Support

Efficacy of CIC Hearing Aids for Children and Adolescents

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