The Role of Interactive Hearing Aid Self-management Education on Self-efficacy for Hearing Aid(s), Readiness for Action and Hearing Aid Knowledge in First Time Hearing Aid Users
The Role of Interactive Hearing Aid Self-management Education on Self-efficacy for Hearing Aid(s), Readiness for Action and Hearing Aid Knowledge in First Time Hearing Aid Users
The study will assess the impact of a hearing aid self-management intervention in first time hearing aid users compared to standard hearing aid self-management. Namely, the C2Hear multimedia videos, or Reusable Learning Objects (RLOs) will be used as the self-management intervention. A departmental hearing aid booklet (standard clinical care) will be used as the control intervention.
The study will determine the role of these RLOs in self-efficacy for hearing aid(s), hearing aid knowledge and readiness for action compared with standard hearing aid self-management education (hearing aid booklet) in groups of first time hearing aid users. Both groups will receive the education at the earliest audiology appointment (hearing assessment), helping to distinguish any impact of earlier education delivery.
Research question: To assess the role of interactive hearing aid self-management education on self-efficacy for hearing aid(s), readiness for action and hearing aid knowledge in first time hearing aid users.
Objectives:
Primary research question:
- Does the early delivery of interactive hearing aid self-management education improve self-efficacy for hearing aid(s) compared with standard care in first-time hearing aid users?
Secondary research questions:
i. Does the early delivery of interactive hearing aid self-management education improve readiness for hearing aids (their chosen intervention) compared with standard care in first-time hearing aid users?
ii. Does the early delivery of interactive hearing aid education improve hearing aid knowledge compared with standard care in first-time hearing aid users?
Study design:
A single centre, prospective study with two randomised arms; intervention group (access to RLOs in DVD/ or online format, patients' preference) and control (standard hearing aid education booklet).
Prospective first-time hearing aid users will be invited to take part in the study at hearing assessment, where they will be randomised to either the control or intervention group. Following 6-8 weeks of independent use prior to receiving hearing aids, study investigators will assess the impact of each education type on individuals self-efficacy for hearing aids, readiness for action and hearing aid knowledge.
Comparisons will be made to previous evaluation of the RLOs to allow exploration of the impact of earlier hearing aid self-management education on self-report measures.
Inclusion Criteria:
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