Extrait

Background and study aims Hearing loss, or deafness, is a very common condition which develops as people get older. There are two main types of hearing loss: conductive hearing loss, where the problem is in the middle ear (i.e. in the ear drum) and sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), where the problem lies in the inner ear (cochlea), or the nerve that carries information from the ear to the brain for interpretation. People suffering from SNHL often use hearing aids, as this type of hearing loss cannot be corrected surgically and so is usually permanent. People can find it quite trying to have to use hearing aids, and so new ways are being developed to improve their experiences. The aim of this study is to find out whether providing patients with interactive videos (multimedia reusable learning objects) can help people who are beginning to use hearing aids in their day-to-day life. Who can participate? Adults using a hearing aid for the first time, with mild to moderate sensorineural hearing loss in their better ear. What does the study involve? In the first stage of the study, reusable learning objects (RLO's) are created, in the form of online videos and DVD’s, to provide advice and information to help people to cope with having to use hearing aids. In the second stage of the study, participants are randomly allocated into two groups. Participants in the first group are provided with RLO’s to add to the information given by audiologists at their hearing aid fittings. Participants in the second group are not provided with RLO’s. What are the possible benefits and risks of participating? Not provided at time of registration. Where is the study run from? Nottingham Hearing Biomedical Research Unit (UK) When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for? January 2011 to May 2013 Who is funding the study? National Institute for Health Research (UK) Who is the main contact? Dr Melanie Ferguson

Critère d'inclusion

• Topic: Ear, nose and throat; Subtopic: Ear (all Subtopics); Disease: Ear, nose & throat

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