Long-term outcomes of self-fit vs audiologist-fit hearing aids

JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery

2024-07-11

(Press-News.org) About The Study: This comparative effectiveness research study demonstrated that self-fit over-the-counter hearing aids can offer comparable long-term benefits to audiologist-fit hearing aids for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Karina C. De Sousa, Ph.D., email karina.swanepoel@up.ac.za.

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(doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1825)

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