Stigma has long been implicated as a reason why adults with acquired hearing loss are slow to seek help and for sub-optimal uptake of hearing devices. However, the field has not developed a comprehens
This study explored whether select patient attributes were significant predictors of readiness to pursue hearing aids (HAs) and estimated the impacts of hearing aid self-efficacy (HASE) and emotional
Cochlear implantation among adults remains disproportionately low compared with paediatric populations. This systematic review identified and synthesised the patient-related barriers that limit access
