HEARINGtogether study: barriers to hearing aid acquisition and use in German nursing homes – The residents’ perspective
Raising early awareness for hearing loss is important to improve chances for rehabilitation. Educating medical staff in hearing health is crucial to raise awareness for hearing loss, support residents in daily life, and improve adherence to hearing aids. On-site services are essential for nursing homes to facilitate access to healthcare providers.
Authors
- Lisa Krech
- H.‐J. Welkoborsky (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8053-0903)
- Anja Pähler vor der Holte (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0063-0737)
- Martin Seidel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0393-5624)
- Meike Ricke
- Merle Bock
Institutions
- KRH Klinikum Nordstadt (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Audiology
- Published
- 2025-05-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/14992027.2025.2497928
- Primary Topic
- Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung