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Year: 2013  Vol. 17   Num. Suppl. 1  - Print:
HEARING HEALTH PROGRAM: THE IMPORTANCE OF AUDIOLOGICAL FOLLOW-UP AFTER RECEIVING RECEIVING HEARING AIDS
Author(s):
Cilmara Cristina Alves da Costa Levy, Bianca Miguel Jorge, Juliana Habiro de Sousa Miguel, Lyvia Christina C B Rodrigues, Marcia Cristina Mota Ferreira
Abstract:

To analyze the common complaints of patients who had received electronic devices during follow-up sessions at1, 6, and 12 months during the course of the Hearing Health Program. This study comprised 400 elderly patients who had received electronic devices. During the follow-up sessions, the comfort level of the electronic devices was adjusted, speech assessment was carried out, comprehension and awareness of the auditory need of the patients was assessed, audiometry was monitored, and the operation of the electronic devices was checked. During the follow-up sessions, the main difficulties observed while conversing over the phone and handling and cleaning of the electronic devices. During the next follow-up, adjustments were made in the electronic device for habituation and the ear mold tubes and filters were replaced. During the follow-up session, majority of the patients were satisfied with the use of their electronic device; however, some patients required ear mold and tube replacement. In conclusion, in today's world, ageing is far from what it used to be. Reeducating today's elderly population on hearing disabilities and restoring their self-esteem and independence is a task that requires much attention. Valuing the investment made in electronic devices is extremely important. It is necessary to spend time meeting the patients' demand for education and positive encouragement while taking into account their personal life. Apart from technology, which we have, it is necessary to educate patients during their follow-up visits and to ensure appropriate device usage. This helped a significant percentage of patients in our study to adapt well and effectively use their electronic devices.

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