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Auditory acclimatization in new adult hearing aid users : a systematic review
Dissertation (MA (Audiology))--University of Pretoria, 2024.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/100479 Auditory acclimatization in new adult hearing aid users : a systematic review Swanepoel, De Wet Mahomed-Asmail, Faheema clarissawentzel@gmail.com Manchaiah, Vinaya Wentzel, Clarissa UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Hearing aids Amplification Acclimatization Adaptation Perceptual learning Changes over time Dissertation (MA (Audiology))--University of Pretoria, 2024. Background: Auditory acclimatization refers to gradual improvements in auditory performance over time due to changes in acoustic input from hearing aids, independent of task familiarity or training. This review examined acclimatization using behavioural, self-reported, and electrophysiological measures in studies of bilateral and unilateral hearing aid users. Objectives: To investigate the presence and extent of auditory acclimatization after hearing aid intervention and the factors influencing this process. Methods: A systematic search of CINAHL, PubMed, and Web of Science followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines. The protocol was registered on PROSPERO. Eligible studies included behavioural (e.g., speech recognition), self-reported (e.g., satisfaction), and electrophysiological outcomes. Results: Forty-four studies were included: 32 on speech recognition, 23 on self-reports, and 9 on electrophysiology. Among controlled studies, 53% found acclimatization effects in speech recognition, 29% reported improvements in self-reported outcomes, and 57% showed neural adaptation. Changes were small to moderate, with self-reported gains stabilizing over time. Influential factors included consistent hearing aid use, hearing loss severity, and device features, while cognitive abilities and age showed no impact. Conclusion: Auditory acclimatization had limited clinical significance, with variable and modest effects. Efforts should focus on promoting hearing aid adoption and consistent use through education, support, and counselling to enhance patient outcomes and quality of life. Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology MA (Audiology) Unrestricted Faculty of Humanities None 2025-02-03T23:45:59Z 2025-02-03T23:45:59Z 2025-05 2024-10 Dissertation * A2025 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/100479 DOI: https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.28266458.v1 https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.28266458 en © 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Hearing aids Amplification Acclimatization Adaptation Perceptual learning Changes over time Auditory acclimatization in new adult hearing aid users : a systematic review |
| title | Auditory acclimatization in new adult hearing aid users : a systematic review |
| title_full | Auditory acclimatization in new adult hearing aid users : a systematic review |
| title_fullStr | Auditory acclimatization in new adult hearing aid users : a systematic review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Auditory acclimatization in new adult hearing aid users : a systematic review |
| title_short | Auditory acclimatization in new adult hearing aid users : a systematic review |
| title_sort | auditory acclimatization in new adult hearing aid users a systematic review |
| topic | UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Hearing aids Amplification Acclimatization Adaptation Perceptual learning Changes over time |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/100479 https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.28266458 |