Satisfaction of hearing implant users

Abstract:

PURPOSE:

to analyze through the questionnaire Satisfaction With Amplification in Daily Life the satisfaction users Sound Amplification Device Single, after a month of use and check if there was an improvement in this satisfaction two months after the first application of the questionnaire.

METHODS:

according to inclusion criteria, 50 patients participated, with varying age, hearing loss, regardless of the level and type that they need to use hearing aids bilaterally. The questionnaire was applied 30 days after the adaptation of Device Personal Sound Amplification apparatus and reapplied after 60 days of adjustment with to the use of the prosthesis.

RESULTS:

it was observed a satisfaction of hearing aids at all factors (negative factors, positive effect, personal image and personal service and cost). The positive effect subscale showed the highest numbers in search of satisfaction. In relation to age group who obtained satisfaction, prevailed over 60 years ages; in the degree of loss, were the moderate and moderately severe; in the classification of appliance, the type A introduced greater satisfaction. These results were statistically significant in the research.

CONCLUSION:

there was satisfaction with the use of the Individual Sound Amplification Device at all factors evaluated. The positive effect was the subscale that had the highest numbers of satisfaction in age, degree of hearing loss and classification of Individual Sound Amplification Device.

Keywords:
Questionnaire; Patient Satisfaction; Hearing Loss