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Amplification and Assistive Devices (AAD)

(Re)habilitation and Counseling (C)

IU210 - Factors Related to Hearing Instrument Wearing Time

Friday, April 19, 2024
12:55 PM – 1:25 PM EST
Location: IU Room 2
Earn 0.05 CEUs
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Abstract:
When patients love the experience, they want to wear their hearing instruments as much as possible. A recent study conducted by Unitron recorded the average daily wearing time from 5400 fittings from three countries. Wearing time was evaluated in relation to wireless protocols, technology levels, battery types and demographics. Various combinations of these factors were significantly correlated to differences in average daily wearing time such that average usage differed by greater 2 hours per day. Join us to learn how the latest technology can inspire maximum daily use.

Learning Objectives:

  • List factors that commonly affect wearing time.
  • Describe the impact that these factors influenced wearing time.
  • Develop counseling narratives that leverage these factors to improve wear time.