USING HERING AIDS
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Aware of environment
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More helpful to
hospital patients
because she has an aid
to help her understand
sound energy via
amplification. Patients’
voices will be
amplified.
Less likely to make a
mistake because
comprehension is
improved as sound is
amplified.
Can carry on a
meaningful
conversation without
having to pretend she
heard or awkward
breakdowns or silences.
Can have the improved
(not fixed!) ability to
understand the
information that is
presented to her
auditorily
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NOT USING HEARING AIDS
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Might get looks from
others depending on the
style, BTE or ITC
They might get too
much amplification
It might take a while to
get used to
Might not feel
comfortable when
others are around
Might get depressed
over having to use
them/fearing old age
and illness
Embarrassment
Shyness
Not sure how to be
confident
Repair cost
Battery costs
Replacement costs
Become dependent on
Falling-off during
activities
Period of adjustment
Expensive
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Maybe feel more
confident (competent)
Not feel depressed or
anxious over problem
(denial)
Expensive
Don’t have to worry
about losing
Insurance issues/who
pays
No repair cost
No replacement costs
No period of
adjustment (keep living
as is)
Not hesitant about look
Confident without
added “accessories”
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Safety concerns, say an
alarm goes off and she
doesn’t hear it
Safety concerns for her
patients at the hospital
Trouble keeping up
with conversation
Missing important
information
Asking people to slow
down
Saying “huh? what?”
because of lack of
comprehension
Anxiety of public
situations
What if scenario’s
Fear of embarrassment
Not participating in
meaningful
events/conversation
Communication
breakdowns
USING HERING AIDS
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NOT USING HEARING AIDS
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