Protocol for the development and validation of a patient-reported experience measure (PREM) for people with hearing loss: the PREM-HeLP.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Hearing loss is a common chronic health condition and adversely affects communication and social function resulting in loneliness, social isolation and depression. We know little about the patient experience of living with hearing loss and their views on the quality of the audiology service. In this study, we will develop and validate the first patient-reported experience measure (PREM) to understand patients' experiences of living with hearing loss and their healthcare interactions with audiology services.

Methods and analysis

We will develop the PREM in three phases: (1) development of PREM prototype (items/statements) derived from previous qualitative work and narrative review, (2) cognitive interview testing of the PREM prototype using a 'think aloud' techni

SUBMITTER: Pryce H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10689349 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature