Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Receiving a Hearing Dog on Mental Well-Being and Health in People With Hearing Loss: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People with hearing loss, particularly those who lose their hearing in adulthood, are at an increased risk of social isolation, mental health difficulties, unemployment, loss of independence, risk of accidents, and impaired quality of life. In the United Kingdom, a single third-sector organization provides hearing dogs, a specific type of assistance dog trained to provide sound support to people with hearing loss. These dogs may also deliver numerous psychosocial benefits to recipients. This has not previously been fully investigated.

Objective

The study aims to evaluate the impact of a hearing dog partnership on the lives of individuals with severe or profound hearing loss.

Methods

A 2-arm, randomized controlled trial will be conducted within the United Ki

SUBMITTER: Stuttard L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7195660 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature