Hearing loss Sensorioneural
Conditions
Interventions
This is a four-arm, blinded, randomized controlled clinical trial. A total of 40 people who meet the eligibility criteria will be allocated through stratified randomization via electronic spreadsheet
group B1: 10 communication partners with face-to-face intervention. And two experimental groups: group A2: 10 elderly people with a hybrid intervention
group B2: 10 communication partners with a hybrid intervention
All groups will receive face-to-face care to fit the hearing aids: 1 appointment with device fitting lasting two hours and follow-up with 2 appointments on use, care, handling, communication strategie
the interval between appointments will be one month, totaling a 3-month intervention
the experimental group will have access to a digital platform on hearing aids during the intervention, to later evaluate the effectiveness of the platform in the hearing rehabilitation process between
at the end everyone will have access to the platform
Sponsors
Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru
Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru
Eligibility
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Group A1 and A2: Be regularly enrolled in the Speech Therapy Clinic of FOB/USP; be 60 years of age or older, regardless of gender, and are therefore considered elderly, according to the principles of the World Health Organization (WHO, 2002); have normal cognitive function assessed using the CS-10 protocol; have undergone audiological evaluation and have symmetrical bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, mild to moderate or moderately severe according to the quadritonal average of audiometric thresholds at frequencies of 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000 Hz and 4000 Hz; The ears will be considered symmetrical when they present the same degree and configuration of audiometric curve, with a difference of up to 15 dB between the ears; have an indication for using hearing aids for the first time; have mobile devices; know how to use mobile devices or have relatives/caregivers who can assist them; Group B1 and B2: Communication Partners must be 18 years of age or older, regardless of gender, must live with the elderly and be available to accompany them during all face-to-face consultations; have mobile devices; know how to use mobile devices
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Group A1 and A2: Having undergone ear surgery; having deformities or other changes in the external ear; having cognitive, neurological, motor impairments and/or serious health problems; Group B1 and B2: Not participating in presentials consultations
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to find a difference in effectiveness in fitting hearing aids for elderly users and their communication partners who used the digital interface | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Promote greater use of electronic media in favor of health and autonomy in the face of hearing loss;Increase the quality of life of elderly hearing aid users | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactVívian Vespero
Programa de Pós Graduação em Fonoaudiologia da Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru
Outcome results
None listed