Online distributed waveform-synchronization for acoustic sensor networks with dynamic topology
Acoustic sensing by multiple devices connected in a wireless acoustic sensor network (WASN) creates new opportunities for multichannel signal processing. However, the autonomy of agents in such a network still necessitates the alignment of sensor signals
Aleksej Chinaev +2 more
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Assessing the Quality of Hearing Aids-Related Videos on TikTok
Hearing aids are effective at improving listening ability and health-related quality of life. Recently, we observed that there are many hearing aids-related videos published on TikTok. However, the quality of the information they offer remains unstudied.
Kai Chen +4 more
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Hearing Aid in Vestibular-Schwannoma-Related Hearing Loss: A Review
(1) Background: Several types of hearing aids are available for the rehabilitation of vestibular-schwannoma (VS)-related hearing loss. There is a lack of recently published papers regarding this theme.
Valerio Maria Di Pasquale Fiasca +7 more
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Application of Big Data to Support Evidence-Based Public Health Policy Decision-Making for Hearing [PDF]
Ideally, public health policies are formulated from scientific data; however, policy-specific data are often unavailable. Big data can generate ecologically-valid, high-quality scientific evidence, and therefore has the potential to change how public ...
Andermann +47 more
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The impact of self-efficacy, expectations, and readiness on hearing aid outcomes [PDF]
Objective: To examine the impact of self-efficacy and expectations for hearing aids, and readiness to improve hearing, on hearing aid outcome measures in first-time adult hearing aid users Design: A prospective, single centre design.
Annie Woolley +9 more
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Level discrimination of speech sounds by hearing-impaired individuals with and without hearing amplification [PDF]
Objectives: The current study was designed to see how hearing-impaired individuals judge level differences between speech sounds with and without hearing amplification.
Akeroyd, Michael A., Whitmer, William M.
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Objectives: Hearing aid usage supports communication and independence; however, many do not use their hearing aids. This study explored the experiences of hearing aid use in adults with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s disease.
Sarah Gregory +5 more
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SATISFACTION WITH THE USE OF HEARING AIDS IN EVERYDAY LIFE IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA [PDF]
The aim of this work was to investigate the qualitative characteristics of hearing aid users (satisfaction with the use of hearing aids in everyday life) and to determine if there are any differences compared to published research in the literature ...
Esad H. Mahmutovic +2 more
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Why do people fitted with hearing aids not wear them? [PDF]
Objective: Age-related hearing loss is an increasingly important public health problem affecting approximately 40% of 55–74 year olds. The primary clinical management intervention for people with hearing loss is hearing aids, however, the majority (80 ...
Abby McCormack +29 more
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A systematic review of studies measuring and reporting hearing aid usage in older adults since 1999: a descriptive summary of measurement tools [PDF]
Objective: A systematic review was conducted to identify and quality assess how studies published since 1999 have measured and reported the usage of hearing aids in older adults. The relationship between usage and other dimensions of hearing aid outcome,
A Boothroyd +64 more
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