Abstract
Purpose: The relationship between a time-based measure of hearing instrument operation and self-reported ratings of hearing instrument use/ satisfaction were investigated. The ratings and measures were taken at the initial fitting, at 6 weeks, and at one year postfitting. The purpose of the study was to identify measures or ratings that would be indicative of hearing instrument user’s satisfaction and/or usage. Method: Twenty male veterans, aged 60 to 80 years with no prior hearing aid experience underwent hearing testing, prescription, and fitting with in-the-ear hearing instruments. The Hearing Instrument Operation Checklist (HIOC; Kemker, 1999) was used to evaluate participants’ operation of their hearing instrument at the initial fitting and at 1-year postfitting. A questionnaire gathered information regarding hours of use and user satisfaction at 6-weeks and 1-year postfitting. Results: Results indicated that HIOC measures are a good indicator of usage and satisfaction after one year. Conclusions: HIOC measures of elapsed time to complete hearing instrument tasks on
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