Table 2 Evaluations and preferences of persons with hearing complaints
Question | Valid N | Yes | Neutral | No | Don't know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Evaluations after ENT/AC examination (N = 332) | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Confidence in hearing aid dispenser? | 330 | 89% | 5% | 2% | 4% |
Satisfied with hearing aid dispenser? | 331 | 96% | 2% | 2% | 0% |
Preferences after ENT/AC examination (N = 332) | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Earlier fitted with a hearing aid without GP/ENT/AC visit? | 328 | 24% | 21% | 52% | 3% |
Visit GP with hearing complaints if not necessary? | 329 | 54% | 12% | 32% | 2% |
Visit ENT/AC with hearing complaints if not necessary? | 329 | 64% | 13% | 21% | 3% |
Preferences after hearing aid fitting (N = 85) | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Expect dispenser to fit good hearing aid without mediation ENT/AC? | 85 | 80% | 12% | 6% | 2% |
Important to be advised by ENT/AC? | 84 | 60% | 21% | 17% | 2% |
Important that hearing aid is evaluated by ENT/AC? | 83 | 64% | 17% | 19% | 0% |