Salomon G, Vesterager V, Jagd M
Audiology Department, Gentofte University Hospital, Hellerup, Denmark.
Audiology. 1988;27(3):164-78. doi: 10.3109/00206098809081587.
The study compares the audiological profile of a group of first-time applicants for hearing aids, a group of re-applicants and a group of non-complainers, aged 70-75 years (n = 71). In spite of overlap in range, a significant difference in thresholds and discrimination was found. The lip-reading capacity was well preserved in the elderly, but showed a significant correlation to the general health condition. The audiological benefit of hearing-aids did not increase with early fitting. General satisfaction with life was independent of satisfaction with hearing; two thirds of the patients were satisfied with their aids and used them regularly. The rest were dissatisfied and used them less than once a week. The aids were most systematically used to watch TV. Pure-tone average and handicap scaling were compared as guidelines for hearing-aid fitting. The most powerful tool to identify those in need of hearing-aids was handicap scaling based on interviews concerning self-assessed hearing difficulties.
该研究比较了一组年龄在70 - 75岁（n = 71）的首次申请助听器者、一组再次申请者和一组无听力问题抱怨者的听力状况。尽管范围有重叠，但在阈值和辨别力方面发现了显著差异。老年人的唇读能力保存良好，但与总体健康状况存在显著相关性。助听器的听力益处并不会因早期佩戴而增加。对生活的总体满意度与听力满意度无关；三分之二的患者对他们的助听器感到满意并经常使用。其余患者不满意，每周使用次数少于一次。助听器最常被系统地用于看电视。比较了纯音平均值和听力障碍分级作为助听器适配的指导标准。识别那些需要助听器者的最有效工具是基于关于自我评估听力困难的访谈的听力障碍分级。
