Usability and Performance of Self-Fitting Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids can potentially improve access to hearing-health care and enable individuals with mild-to-moderate hearing loss to self-manage their condition. This study compared the usability and performance of a range of self-fitting over-the-counter (OTC-SF) hearing aids. Research Design: This cross-sectional study evaluated six OTC-SF hearing aids. Study Sample: Forty-three adults with self-perceived mild-to-moderate hearing difficulties participated in this study. Data Collection and Analysis: Participants were randomly assigned to two of six OTC-SF hearing aids and used the manufacturer-provided instructions and smartphone applications. These hearing aids included HP Hearing PRO, Jabra Enhance Plus, Lexie B2 Powered by Bose, L

SUBMITTER: Knoetze M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12445276 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature