Participant valued appearance of bone conduction devices: a comparison between percutaneous and transcutaneous systems.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To investigate whether the appearance of percutaneous bone conduction devices (perBCDs) or active transcutaneous bone conduction devices (atBCDs) is preferred by BCD-users and non-users. The second aim is to examine the degree to which the appearance of a device matters in comparison to other BCD traits, and whether certain participant characteristics predict this.

Methods

An online questionnaire was designed and administered to BCD-users and non-users (i.e., persons with no experience using a BCD). Pair-wise comparisons showing pictures of the latest generation perBCD and atBCD sound processors and implant sites were anonymously provided to participants, who could indicate their preference. Sum scores were calculated ranging from - 2 (strong preference for perBCD) t

SUBMITTER: Krijnen HK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12423119 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature