The audiogram is a standard tool for prescribing and fitting hearing aids. However, it is well known that the audiogram alone is insufficient for capturing the full extent of an individual's hearing difficulties. Audiometric hearing loss is not strongly correlated with self-perceived hearing abilities.
While some individuals report hearing experiences that align with their audiograms, others with abnormal audiograms perceive their hearing as adequate, and conversely, some with normal audiograms report significant hearing difficulties.
Self-reported hearing difficulties are often assessed using the Hearing Handicap Inventory (HHI), a well-established questionnaire that was recently translated into Danish.
This PhD project aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Danish version of the HHI, compare its outcomes with common audiological measures, and explore its potential utility in hearing aid fitting. Specifically, the project will investigate how the HHI can be used to assess hearing aid need and benefit across different population subgroups, thereby contributing to more personalised and effective hearing healthcare.
Main Supervisor:
, Professor
Co-Supervisors:
, Associate Professor
Larry Humes, Professor
