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Semin Hear 2005; 26(3): 140-143
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-916376
Published in 2005 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Functional and Subjective Changes over 16 Weeks after Hearing Aid Fitting: A Case Study

Shelley Myers1 , Catherine V. Palmer2
  • 1VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Current affiliation: Division of Audiology, Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • 2Associate Professor, Communication Science and Disorders, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Publication Date:
06 September 2005 (online)

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ABSTRACTS

The following case study describes the results of one research subject who participated in a federally funded research project regarding hearing aids and their objective and subjective benefits over a 16-week period. Results include her performance on a computerized version of the Nonsense Syllable Test (NST) presented in both quiet and noise as well as her performance on weekly training exercises adapted from the NST. In addition, repeated Abbreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit (APHAB) results over the 16-week period are reported. Results indicate that hearing aid benefit was greater and more stable for quiet conditions than for noisy conditions. This benefit was seen soon after fitting.

KEYWORDS

Hearing aid benefit - Nonsense Syllable Test - auditory training - Abbreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit (APHAB)

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Shelley MyersM.A. 

Children's Hospital, Division of Audiology

DeSoto and 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Email: shelley.myers@chp.edu

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