Priorities 16-30 from the Mild to Moderate Hearing Loss PSP - j
| UNCERTAINTY: How can hearing aid technology be improved to aid increased functionality for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss? (JLA PSP Priority 16-30) | |
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| Overall ranking | Top 16-30 |
| JLA question ID | 0033/16-30j |
| Explanatory note | Not available for this PSP |
| Evidence | To follow |
| Health Research Classification System category | Ear |
| Extra information provided by this PSP | |
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| Original uncertainty examples |
When will hearing aids be developed that will work in vehicles, large spaces and with technology such as video-conferencing ~ Inductively rechargeable hearing aids - the only person I know who uses one has arthritis and cannot change the batteries. Imaging the case just recharging them ~ Is it possible to have better, longer lasting batteries in hearing aids? ~ Better hearing aids ~ Can we improve the clarity offered by hearing aids? ~ Research into the development of improved quality of sound in hearing aids ~ Can a non-whistling hearing aid be made? ~ Hearing aids which don't whistle! |
| Submitted by | Service users x 7, Clinicians x 1, Others x 1 |
| Outcomes to be measured | Improved hearing aid functionality |
| PSP information | |
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| PSP unique ID | 0033 |
| PSP name | Mild to Moderate Hearing Loss |
| Total number of uncertainties identified by this PSP. | 87 (To see a full list of all uncertainties identified, please see the detailed spreadsheet held on the JLA website) |
| Date of priority setting workshop | 3 September 2015 |