Internet competency predicts practical hearing aid knowledge and skills in first-time hearing aid users
Purpose. The purpose of the study was to assess whether Internet competency predicted practical hearing aid knowledge and handling skills in first-time hearing aid users. Method. The design was a prospective, randomized controlled trial of a multimedia educational intervention consisting of inter...
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| author | Maidment, David W. Brassington, William Wharrad, Heather Ferguson, Melanie A. |
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| description | Purpose. The purpose of the study was to assess whether Internet competency predicted practical hearing aid knowledge and handling skills in first-time hearing aid users.
Method. The design was a prospective, randomized controlled trial of a multimedia educational intervention consisting of interactive video tutorials (or reusable learning objects [RLOs]). RLOs were delivered through DVD for TV or PC, and online. Internet competency was measured at the hearing aid fitting appointment, whereas hearing aid knowledge and practical handling skills were assessed 6 weeks postfitting.
Results. Internet competency predicted practical hearing aid knowledge and handling skills, controlling for age, hearing sensitivity, educational status, and gender for the group that received the RLOs. Internet competency was inversely related to the number of times the RLOs were watched.
Conclusion. Associations between Internet competency and practical hearing aid knowledge, handling skills, and watching the RLOs fewer times may have arisen because of improved self-efficacy. Therefore, first-time hearing aid users who are more competent Internet users may be better equipped to apply newly learned information to effectively manage their hearing loss. |
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| spelling | nottingham-378522020-05-04T18:16:04Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/37852/ Internet competency predicts practical hearing aid knowledge and skills in first-time hearing aid users Maidment, David W. Brassington, William Wharrad, Heather Ferguson, Melanie A. Purpose. The purpose of the study was to assess whether Internet competency predicted practical hearing aid knowledge and handling skills in first-time hearing aid users. Method. The design was a prospective, randomized controlled trial of a multimedia educational intervention consisting of interactive video tutorials (or reusable learning objects [RLOs]). RLOs were delivered through DVD for TV or PC, and online. Internet competency was measured at the hearing aid fitting appointment, whereas hearing aid knowledge and practical handling skills were assessed 6 weeks postfitting. Results. Internet competency predicted practical hearing aid knowledge and handling skills, controlling for age, hearing sensitivity, educational status, and gender for the group that received the RLOs. Internet competency was inversely related to the number of times the RLOs were watched. Conclusion. Associations between Internet competency and practical hearing aid knowledge, handling skills, and watching the RLOs fewer times may have arisen because of improved self-efficacy. Therefore, first-time hearing aid users who are more competent Internet users may be better equipped to apply newly learned information to effectively manage their hearing loss. ASHA 2016-10-22 Article PeerReviewed Maidment, David W., Brassington, William, Wharrad, Heather and Ferguson, Melanie A. (2016) Internet competency predicts practical hearing aid knowledge and skills in first-time hearing aid users. American Journal of Audiology, 25 . pp. 303-307. ISSN 1558-9137 http://aja.pubs.asha.org/article.aspx?articleid=2573093 |
| spellingShingle | Maidment, David W. Brassington, William Wharrad, Heather Ferguson, Melanie A. Internet competency predicts practical hearing aid knowledge and skills in first-time hearing aid users |
| title | Internet competency predicts practical hearing aid knowledge and skills in first-time hearing aid users |
| title_full | Internet competency predicts practical hearing aid knowledge and skills in first-time hearing aid users |
| title_fullStr | Internet competency predicts practical hearing aid knowledge and skills in first-time hearing aid users |
| title_full_unstemmed | Internet competency predicts practical hearing aid knowledge and skills in first-time hearing aid users |
| title_short | Internet competency predicts practical hearing aid knowledge and skills in first-time hearing aid users |
| title_sort | internet competency predicts practical hearing aid knowledge and skills in first-time hearing aid users |
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