Patients' task-orientation and perceived benefit of amplification in hearing-impaired elderly persons

Author(s): Jurma, W. E.

Journal/Book: Psychol Rep. 1997; 81: P O Box 9229, Missoula, MT 59807. Psychological Reports. 735-738.

Abstract: This study investigated the reported handicap of 50 elderly hearing-impaired patients who were classified as high or low in task-orientation. Measures of perceived handicap were taken when subjects were fitted with hearing aids and three months later. Analysis indicated thar subjects classified as both high and low on task-orientation reported significant increases in their hearing impairment at 3 mo., but subjects classified as high on task-orientation reported significantly less handicap than subjects classified as low.

Note: Article Taylor KS, Univ Nebraska, Dept Special Educ Commun Disorders, Kearney,NE 68849 USA

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