Efficacy of programmable analog hearing aids
Bergeron F
Record ID 32003000818
English, French
Authors' objectives:
This study aims to assess the the clinical efficacy of programmable analog hearing aids.
Authors' recommendations:
If only studies with the highest levels of evidence are taken into account, programmable analog hearing aids must be designated innovative. In fact, despite the limited number of well-conducted studies, there is a consensus that this formula is at least as effective as conventional hearing aids in compensating for hearing impairment. Additional benefits nevertheless seem limited, and the indications for clinical use compared with those of less advanced technologies are not clear. Further controlled trials must be undertaken to gather more information on the efficacy of these solutions. Considering the extra costs and the limited gains found thus far compared with those of conventional hearing aids, cost-benefit analyses must be undertaken before the routine clinical use of programmable analog hearing aids can be recommended.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.aetmis.gouv.qc.ca
Year Published:
2003
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Equipment Design
- Hearing Aids
- Software
- Therapy, Computer-Assisted
Contact
Organisation Name:
Agence d'évaluation des technologies et des modes d'intervention en santé
Contact Address:
2021, avenue Union, Bureau 10.083,Montreal, Quebec H3A S29, Canada.Tel: +1 514 873 2563; Fax: +1 514 873 1369
Contact Name:
demande@inesss.qc.ca
Contact Email:
demande@inesss.qc.ca
Copyright:
Agence d'Evaluation des Technologies et des Modes d'Intervention en Sante (AETMIS)
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