Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4106652 | Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology | 2010 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Hearing aid.AimTo compare the performance, benefit and satisfaction of users of ITE, CIC and BTE digital hearing aid with noise reduction and omnidirectional and directional microphones.Method34 users of hearing aid were evaluated by means of speech perception in noise tests and APHAB and IOI self assessment questionnaires. Prospective study.ResultsBetter results were obtained by users of ITE, CIC and directional hearing aids, however, no statistical significance was found between the groups.ConclusionDirectivity improved speech perception in noise and benefit in daily life situations.
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Authors
Camila Angélica Quintino, Maria Fernanda Capoani Garcia Mondelli, Déborah Viviane Ferrari,