Melanie A. Ferguson
Computer and internet interventions to optimize listening and learning for people with hearing loss: accessibility, use, and adherence
Ferguson, Melanie A.; Henshaw, Helen
Abstract
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.
Citation
Ferguson, M. A., & Henshaw, H. (2015). Computer and internet interventions to optimize listening and learning for people with hearing loss: accessibility, use, and adherence. American Journal of Audiology, 24, https://doi.org/10.1044/2015_AJA-14-0090
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Mar 10, 2015 |
Publication Date | Sep 1, 2015 |
Deposit Date | Dec 16, 2016 |
Publicly Available Date | Dec 16, 2016 |
Journal | American Journal of Audiology |
Print ISSN | 1059-0889 |
Electronic ISSN | 1558-9137 |
Publisher | American Speech-Language-Hearing Association |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 24 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1044/2015_AJA-14-0090 |
Public URL | https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/757944 |
Publisher URL | http://aja.pubs.asha.org/article.aspx?articleid=2405179 |
Contract Date | Dec 16, 2016 |
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