Computer and internet interventions to optimize listening and learning for people with hearing loss: accessibility, use, and adherence
Purpose: The aim of this research forum article was to examine accessibility, use, and adherence to computerized and online interventions for people with hearing loss. Method: Four intervention studies of people with hearing loss were examined: 2 auditory training studies, 1 working memory training...
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| author | Ferguson, Melanie A. Henshaw, Helen |
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| description | Purpose: The aim of this research forum article was to examine accessibility, use, and adherence to computerized and online interventions for people with hearing loss. Method: Four intervention studies of people with hearing loss were examined: 2 auditory training studies, 1 working memory training study, and 1 study of multimedia educational support.
Results: A small proportion (approximately 15%) of participants had never used a computer, which may be a barrier to the accessibility of computer and Internet based interventions. Computer competence was not a factor in intervention use or adherence. Computer skills and Internet access influenced participant preference for the delivery method of the multimedia educational support program.
Conclusions: It is important to be aware of current barriers to computer and Internet-delivered interventions for people with hearing loss. However, there is a clear need to develop and future-proof hearing-related applications for online delivery. |
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| spelling | nottingham-394082020-05-04T17:14:00Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/39408/ Computer and internet interventions to optimize listening and learning for people with hearing loss: accessibility, use, and adherence Ferguson, Melanie A. Henshaw, Helen Purpose: The aim of this research forum article was to examine accessibility, use, and adherence to computerized and online interventions for people with hearing loss. Method: Four intervention studies of people with hearing loss were examined: 2 auditory training studies, 1 working memory training study, and 1 study of multimedia educational support. Results: A small proportion (approximately 15%) of participants had never used a computer, which may be a barrier to the accessibility of computer and Internet based interventions. Computer competence was not a factor in intervention use or adherence. Computer skills and Internet access influenced participant preference for the delivery method of the multimedia educational support program. Conclusions: It is important to be aware of current barriers to computer and Internet-delivered interventions for people with hearing loss. However, there is a clear need to develop and future-proof hearing-related applications for online delivery. ASHA 2015-09-01 Article PeerReviewed Ferguson, Melanie A. and Henshaw, Helen (2015) Computer and internet interventions to optimize listening and learning for people with hearing loss: accessibility, use, and adherence. American Journal of Audiology, 24 . pp. 338-343. ISSN 1558-9137 http://aja.pubs.asha.org/article.aspx?articleid=2405179 doi:10.1044/2015_AJA-14-0090 doi:10.1044/2015_AJA-14-0090 |
| spellingShingle | Ferguson, Melanie A. Henshaw, Helen Computer and internet interventions to optimize listening and learning for people with hearing loss: accessibility, use, and adherence |
| title | Computer and internet interventions to optimize listening and learning for people with hearing loss: accessibility, use, and adherence |
| title_full | Computer and internet interventions to optimize listening and learning for people with hearing loss: accessibility, use, and adherence |
| title_fullStr | Computer and internet interventions to optimize listening and learning for people with hearing loss: accessibility, use, and adherence |
| title_full_unstemmed | Computer and internet interventions to optimize listening and learning for people with hearing loss: accessibility, use, and adherence |
| title_short | Computer and internet interventions to optimize listening and learning for people with hearing loss: accessibility, use, and adherence |
| title_sort | computer and internet interventions to optimize listening and learning for people with hearing loss: accessibility, use, and adherence |
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