Psychometric properties of the English version of the Audio Processor Satisfaction Questionnaire (APSQ).

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The Audio Processor Satisfaction Questionnaire (APSQ) is a standardized tool to measure a user's satisfaction with their audio processor(s). It was first developed and validated in the German language. The purpose of the current study was to validate the English version of the APSQ.

Design

The 15 items of the APSQ were translated into English. Item and scale analyses assessed the quality of individual items and of the questionnaire in its entirety.

Study sample

Sixty-seven adults with hearing implants participated. Forty-six of them completed the questionnaire twice within 2-4 weeks.

Results

High mean values were obtained with total scores and with scores of the comfort, social life, and usability domains, indicating that users are generally satisfied

SUBMITTER: Felder J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9436034 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature