Evaluation of a digital health decision intervention to support management decision-making for adults with hearing loss: protocol for the HearChoice randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Hearing loss is highly prevalent and impacts many aspects of a person's life, including communication, social engagement, employment, general health and well-being. Yet, many people do not access hearing healthcare and are unaware of the range of hearing healthcare options available. Barriers to hearing healthcare include poor understanding of hearing loss and its impact; poor knowledge of help-seeking for hearing healthcare options; minimal support to help decide which option is best; and stigma related to hearing loss. These barriers lead to many people not receiving the hearing healthcare they need. Guided by theories of behaviour change and implementation science, HearChoice, an online tailored decision support intervention, has been co-developed to empower

SUBMITTER: Ferguson MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12551472 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature