International Journal of Speech and Audiology
2023, Vol. 4, Issue 2, Part A
Development and standardization of self-satisfaction rating scale for individuals using hearing aid
Author(s): Anant Arun and Vijay Dahiya
Abstract: Hearing loss is the most common sensory deficit in elderly patients. Self-assessment questionnaires for listeners with hearing impairments have been developed by a number of contemporary researchers. Their products are widely used in the audiology clinical setting for patients with hearing loss and related dysfunctions. However, the current questionnaires have limitations, especially when applied to the elderly. Need for the study: In the Indian market, there are no readily available satisfaction rating materials for providing elderly people with evidence-based information during hearing aid fitting on Indian population. Aims and objectives: The present study aimed on the development of a self-satisfaction rating scale for individuals using hearing Aid, which is evidence based and can be easily maintained. Methodology: The present study is complete in the following steps: 1. Preparation of questionnaire 2. Reviewed by 10 audiologists. 3. Familiarity Linearity Rating was done. 4. The validity of the questionnaire was tested quantitatively through Cronbach’s alpha method. 5. The questionnaire was divided into 6 Domains and 2 Sub-domains 6. After the development the field testing was done on 100 patients who age is 40 years and above. Results and discussion: The results have been discussed under the heading off the aforementioned objectives. The first objective of the study was to develop a questionnaire and assess the internal consistency of the same using Cronbach’s alpha. The results showed internal consistency using Cronbach’s alpha with a value of >0.7. The second objective was to find out how efficiently the person is able to self-analysis they're hearing according to perception ability. To check the feasibility & perception of individual 6 domains which consist of cost-set of questions are given in which participants has to rate their hearing according to their perception. Conclusion: The above study showed that hearing aid users are efficient to rate them self on the basis of questionnaire The procedure was followed having each follow up to keep a record that the individual is satisfied with the hearing aid. This scale will help us to provide better service and to follow up with the client to understand that what changes are needed to be done for the client for better and improved services.
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Anant Arun and Vijay Dahiya. Development and standardization of self-satisfaction rating scale for individuals using hearing aid. International Journal of Speech and Audiology. 2023; 4(2): 13-18.
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