{"database":"biostudies-literature","file_versions":[],"scores":null,"additional":{"omics_type":["Unknown"],"volume":["36(1)"],"submitter":["Knoetze M"],"pubmed_abstract":["<b>Purpose:</b> 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. <b>Research Design:</b> This cross-sectional study evaluated six OTC-SF hearing aids. <b>Study Sample:</b> Forty-three adults with self-perceived mild-to-moderate hearing difficulties participated in this study. <b>Data Collection and Analysis:</b> 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"],"journal":["Journal of the American Academy of Audiology"],"pagination":["23-36"],"full_dataset_link":["https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12445276"],"repository":["biostudies-literature"],"pubmed_title":["Usability and Performance of Self-Fitting Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids."],"pmcid":["PMC12445276"],"pubmed_authors":["Knoetze M","Manchaiah V","Swanepoel W"],"additional_accession":[]},"is_claimable":false,"name":"Usability and Performance of Self-Fitting Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids.","description":"<b>Purpose:</b> 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. <b>Research Design:</b> This cross-sectional study evaluated six OTC-SF hearing aids. <b>Study Sample:</b> Forty-three adults with self-perceived mild-to-moderate hearing difficulties participated in this study. <b>Data Collection and Analysis:</b> 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","dates":{"release":"2025-01-01T00:00:00Z","publication":"2025 Jan","modification":"2026-06-03T18:53:02.409Z","creation":"2026-04-30T03:11:39.932Z"},"accession":"S-EPMC12445276","cross_references":{"pubmed":["39933719"],"doi":["10.3766/jaaa.240037"]}}