Warland A
Department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.
Scand Audiol. 1990;19(1):59-63. doi: 10.3109/01050399009070753.
Assistive devices and systems for the hard-of-hearing (ADs) have been used in varying degree in Norway since the early 1970s. The impression is that these devices offer excellent assistance in addition to hearing aids. This investigation included 100 persons who were recommended devices in 1985. Of these, 81 persons, mainly elderly with sensorineural hearing loss, were visited in their homes. Most of the devices were functioning well, and the users were satisfied. There was, however, a considerable need for supplementation. The need for a system to help the hard-of-hearing to acquire ADs is stressed. Domiciliary visiting by audiologically trained personnel some time after the installation of devices is also recommended.
自20世纪70年代初以来，挪威已不同程度地使用了听力障碍辅助设备和系统（ADs）。给人的印象是，这些设备除了助听器外还提供了出色的辅助功能。本次调查包括1985年被推荐使用设备的100人。其中，81人主要是患有感音神经性听力损失的老年人，调查人员到他们家中进行了走访。大多数设备运行良好，用户也很满意。然而，仍有相当大的补充需求。强调需要一个系统来帮助听力障碍者获得ADs。还建议在设备安装后的一段时间内，由经过听力学培训的人员进行上门走访。
