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Predictors of Hearing Aid Use in an Older, Community-Based, New Zealand Veteran Sample: Implications for Aural Rehabilitation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 February 2012

Judy Blakey ,
Fiona Alpass ,
Nigel Long  and
Nancy Pachana
Judy Blakey
Affiliation:
Massey University, New Zealand
Fiona Alpass*
Affiliation:
Massey University, New Zealand
Nigel Long
Affiliation:
Massey University, New Zealand
Nancy Pachana
Affiliation:
University of Queensland, Australia.
*
School of Psychology, Massey University, Private Bag 11-222, Palmerston North, New Zealand. E-mail: F.M.Alpass@massey.ac.nz
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Abstract

Hearing loss is the third most prevalent chronic disability among older adults, with older adults the prime users of aural rehabilitation services. Ex-service personnel, in particular, frequently develop hearing-related disorders, and yet research on hearing aid utilisation in this group is sparse. The present study explored predictors of hearing aid use in a randomly selected sample of 1249 New Zealand veterans. Perceived benefit, performance and ease of use of aid(s) were related to increased use. Older veterans were more likely to use their aid(s) and greater overall hearing loss also increased adherence; however, inexperienced wearers were less adherent. Satisfaction with audiological service and overall satisfaction with the performance of the aid(s) was also linked to use. Health related variables were unrelated to frequency of aid use. These results highlight the need to provide ongoing support for all veterans, but in particular novice users, who become engaged in ongoing aural rehabilitation processes.

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The Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling , Volume 10 , Issue 2 , January 2004 , pp. 57 - 68
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2004

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