Understanding Public Perception of Over‐the‐Counter Hearing Aids: A Sentiment and Thematic Analysis of Consumer Reviews
Customers generally viewed OTC hearing aids positively, while mixed experiences were present. When used as indicated for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss, OTC hearing aids may offer a viable alternative to prescription devices, improving accessibility and affordability.
Authors
- J. Cho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5608-819X)
- Kaitlin Hori (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8623-6827)
- Nigel Greene (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0433-4596)
- Janet S. Choi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8840-9411)
- Joel S. Feier (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1861-3588)
- Eleanor Lawrence
- Ziphron Russel
- Malaika Jamal
- Olivia Tandadjaja
- Charlie Henriks
Institutions
- University of Southern California (US)
- University of California, Los Angeles (US)
- University of California, Irvine (US)
- Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- OTO Open
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/oto2.70131
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.43