Classification of Hearing Aids Into Feature Profiles Using Hierarchical Latent Class Analysis Applied to a Large Dataset of Hearing Aids.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We developed a framework for objectively comparing hearing aids, independent of brand, type, or product family. This was done using a large dataset of commercially available hearing aids. To achieve this, we investigated which hearing aid features are suitable for comparison, and are also relevant for the rehabilitation of hearing impairment. To compare hearing aids objectively, we distinguished populations of hearing aids based on a set of key hearing aid features. Finally, we describe these hearing aid subpopulations so that these could potentially be used as a supporting tool for the selection of an appropriate hearing aid.

Design

In this study, we used technical (meta-)data from 3911 hearing aids (available on the Dutch market in March 2018). The dataset conta

SUBMITTER: Lansbergen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7722464 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov/Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature