This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a Community Health Worker (CHW) delivered hearing loss intervention program (HEARS) for older adults in Maryland in collaboration with community organizations.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
300
Tailored fitting and programming of an over the counter hearing device accompanied by an aural rehabilitation component.
Tailored aural rehabilitation for participant.
Intervention feasibility (enrollment rate)
Percentage of eligible individuals who enroll in the trial
Time frame: Baseline, 1-week, 3-months, and 6-months post-intervention
Intervention feasibility (intervention retention)
Percentage of participants who complete the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly (HHIE-S)
Time frame: Baseline, 1-week, 3-months, and 6-months post-intervention
Change in Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly (HHIE-S)
Scoring: 0-8 suggests no hearing handicap; 10-24 suggests mild-moderate hearing handicap; 26-40 suggests significant hearing handicap. Score range 0-40, an increase in the score from baseline (a positive number) indicates a worsening in hearing handicap.
Time frame: Baseline, 1-week, 3-months, and 6-months post-intervention
International Outcome Inventory for Hearing Aids (IOI-HA)
The hearing inventory survey is used to evaluate the effectiveness of alternative interventions such as assistive devices and communication strategies. The total score ranges from 7-35, where higher scores indicate a better outcome.
Time frame: Baseline, 1-week, 3-months, and 6-months post-intervention
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