Gain Analysis of Self-Fitting Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: A Comparative and Longitudinal Analysis
SF-OTC hearing aids generally provide user-selected gain levels lower than clinical targets, particularly at higher frequencies. The gain remains stable over time, indicating limited user adjustment after initial fitting. OTC hearing aid manufacturers should consider implementing fitting algorithms that allow for gradual user acclimatization.
Authors
- Megan Knoetze (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7187-9281)
- De Wet Swanepoel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8313-1636)
- Kayla Cormier (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1339-4566)
- Carly Schimmel
- Vinaya K C Manchaiah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1254-8407)
- Anu Sharma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8568-1420)
Institutions
- University of Colorado Hospital (US)
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (IN)
- University of Colorado Boulder (US)
- University of Colorado Health (US)
- University of Pretoria (ZA)
- University of Colorado Denver (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Audiology Research
- Published
- 2025-02-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/audiolres15010017
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.29