HEAR-IT: Hearing Evaluation of Auditory Rehabilitation - Interactive Tutorials

Project Duration

January 2011 - May 2013 

Funder

NIHR Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB)

Funding

£235K

Aims

Does interactive audio-visual information provided by multi-media formats supplement information provided by audiologists at the time of the hearing aid fitting, resulting in enhanced benefit and use for first-time hearing aid patients?

Methods

A randomised controlled trial of 170 first-time HA users will evaluate interactive videos using outcome measures to assess HA use, benefit and satisfaction, understanding of HAs and how to use them, and effective communication. Group 1 (n=85) will have the standard HA fitting appointment offered routinely. Group 2 (n=85) will have the same standard HA fitting appointment plus the IV tutorials.

Outcomes and Findings

• HEAR-IT Project Report (PDF)