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Exploring Patient Acceptance of Treatment Options for Single-Sided Deafness: A Comparative Study of Intervention Options

Author(s) Tanvi Chaudhary, Satyabrata Panigrahi
Country India
Abstract Background
Single-sided deafness (SSD) is a condition characterized by one ear having normal or near-normal hearing while the other ear experiences significantly impaired hearing. While there is no cure for permanent SSD, there are devices that can assist in restoring hearing sensation in the deaf ear.
Objective
To assess the acceptance of available treatment options in patients with Single sided deafness (SSD).

Methodology
The research involved 35 patients with single-sided deafness (SSD) who tried three different rehabilitative devices: Bone Conduction Device (BCD), Contra-Lateral Routing Of Signal (CROS), and Ultra power digital programmable hearing aids. Patients were also given the option to not use any hearing aid. They rated their satisfaction with each option on a 100-point scale. Additionally, patients were asked to choose which intervention they preferred, if any, and to explain their choice. Factors for not choosing a hearing aid were also explored.

Results
The research findings indicated that patients with profound unilateral sensorineural hearing loss expressed the highest satisfaction with the BCD softband (average score 83.97± 4.53), followed by the CROS hearing aid (74.71± 4.19) and the unaided condition (61.91± 6.35). In contrast, the ultra-power digital programmable hearing aid received the lowest satisfaction score (19.2± 4.28). Only 8 out of 35 patients chose to use a hearing aid. Among the 27 who did not opt for a hearing aid, reasons included concerns about appearance (13.63%), difficulty adapting (4.54%), financial limitations (22.72%), discomfort or irritation (9.09%), limited perceived benefit (13.63%), and a combination of these factors (36.36%).
Conclusion
Patients with single-sided deafness (SSD) encounter challenges related to their hearing abilities. While the study indicates that these patients recognize the potential advantages of various intervention choices, they tend to refrain from adopting them due to a variety of factors.
Keywords Single Sided Deafness, Unilateral Hearing Loss, BCD, CROS, Ultra-Power Digital Hearing Aid
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 6, Issue 4, July-August 2024
Published On 2024-07-26
Cite This Exploring Patient Acceptance of Treatment Options for Single-Sided Deafness: A Comparative Study of Intervention Options - Tanvi Chaudhary, Satyabrata Panigrahi - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 4, July-August 2024.
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