Adultos mayores que rehúsan usar audífonos: analizando las causas
Adultos mayores que rehúsan usar audífonos: analizando las causas
Authors
Carrasco Alarcón, Pablo
Morales, Camilo
Chicuy Bahamóndez, Mónica
Alarcón Cárcamo, Diego
Cayul Schacht, Angela
Morales, Camilo
Chicuy Bahamóndez, Mónica
Alarcón Cárcamo, Diego
Cayul Schacht, Angela
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Date
Datos de publicación:
10.1590/2317-1782/20182017198
Keywords
Audición - Hipoacusia - Audífonos
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Abstract
Objetivo:Describir los elementos que interfieren en el uso de audífonos en adultos mayores beneficiarios del operativo de entrega de audífonos de un Centro de Salud en Chile. Método: Estudio descriptivo con diseño de corte transversal en 24 usuarios beneficiarios, con un cuestionario de preguntas cerradas de elaboración propia. Resultados: Se reporta un 75% de adherencia al uso de audífonos. Hubo una diferencia de 3.8 horas en el uso entre adherentes y no adherentes y en la frecuencia de utilización. Los principales motivos de no uso corresponden con incomodidad por molde y ruidos del audífono. Conclusión: Es necesario entregar educación de calidad durante el proceso de implementación, así como también abordar dificultades técnicas relacionadas al ajuste auricular y calibración del audífono, ya que esto podría aumentar la adherencia a su uso.
Purpose: The present research sought to describe the elements that interfere with the use of hearing aids in the elderly beneficiaries of a hearing aid delivery from Chile in a Family Health Center. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted with 24 beneficiary users, with application of a closed-question questionnaire prepared by the researchers. Results: A 75% adherence to the use of hearing aids is reported. There was a difference of 3.8 h in the use between adherents and non-adherents and in the frequency of use. The main reasons for not using the hearing aids are discomfort due to mold and noise. Conclusion: It is necessary to provide quality education during the implementation process, as well as to address the technical difficulties related to atrial adjustment and calibration of the hearing aid in order to increase adherence.
Purpose: The present research sought to describe the elements that interfere with the use of hearing aids in the elderly beneficiaries of a hearing aid delivery from Chile in a Family Health Center. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted with 24 beneficiary users, with application of a closed-question questionnaire prepared by the researchers. Results: A 75% adherence to the use of hearing aids is reported. There was a difference of 3.8 h in the use between adherents and non-adherents and in the frequency of use. The main reasons for not using the hearing aids are discomfort due to mold and noise. Conclusion: It is necessary to provide quality education during the implementation process, as well as to address the technical difficulties related to atrial adjustment and calibration of the hearing aid in order to increase adherence.