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Abstract
Objective: The purpose of the study was to qualitatively describe the experiences of hearing aid and physical fit accessories use during physical activity and exercise participation in a sample of older adults with hearing loss.
Design: A prospective qualitative research design was employed with the use of focus groups with older adult participants who were fitted with hearing aids and physical fit accessories.
Study sample: Twelve older adults with hearing loss (six experienced and six new hearing aid users, age range 64 - 88 years) were recruited in this study.
Results: The barriers to hearing at physical activity and exercise environments were related to reverberation, loud music, and instructor's location and position relative to exercise members, whereas facilitators were aided hearing, the instructor projecting their voice and demonstrating the moves. The most preferred physical fit accessories were the retention lock and the corded and cordless hearing aid sleeves. The least preferred accessories were the hearing aid-to-glasses connector and stick'n stay tape.
Conclusions: Individual differences and needs were factored into different perspectives on hearing aid and physical fit accessory use, emphasising patient-centered approach when coaching and counselling on device use for physical activity and exercise.
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International Journal of Audiology is committed to furthering development of a scientifically robust evidence base for audiology. The journal is published by the British Society of Audiology, the International Society of Audiology and the Nordic Audiological Society.
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