Skip to main content

Research Repository

Advanced Search

All Outputs (8)

The feasibility of an m-health educational programme (m2Hear) to improve outcomes in first-time hearing aid users (2020)
Journal Article
Ferguson, M. A., Maidment, D. W., Gomez, R., Coulson, N., & Wharrad, H. (2020). The feasibility of an m-health educational programme (m2Hear) to improve outcomes in first-time hearing aid users. International Journal of Audiology, 60(Supplement 1), S30-S41. https://doi.org/10.1080/14992027.2020.1825839

© 2020 Crown Copyright. Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group on behalf of British Society of Audiology, International Society of Audiology, and Nordic Audiological Society. Objective: To (i) assess the delivery, access... Read More about The feasibility of an m-health educational programme (m2Hear) to improve outcomes in first-time hearing aid users.

Innovation in the Context of Audiology and in the Context of the Internet (2018)
Journal Article
Bernstein, L. E., Besser, J., Maidment, D. W., & Swanepoel, D. W. (2018). Innovation in the Context of Audiology and in the Context of the Internet. American Journal of Audiology, 27(3S), 376-384. https://doi.org/10.1044/2018_AJA-IMIA3-18-0018

Purpose: This article explores different meanings of innovation within the context of audiology and the internet. Case studies are used to illustrate and elaborate on the new types of innovation and their levels of impact. Method: The article defi... Read More about Innovation in the Context of Audiology and in the Context of the Internet.

An application of the Medical Research Council’s guidelines for evaluating complex interventions: a usability study assessing Smartphone-connected listening devices in adults with hearing loss (2018)
Journal Article
Maidment, D., & Ferguson, M. (2018). An application of the Medical Research Council’s guidelines for evaluating complex interventions: a usability study assessing Smartphone-connected listening devices in adults with hearing loss. American Journal of Audiology, 27(3S), 474-482. https://doi.org/10.1044/2018_AJA-IMIA3-18-0019

Purpose: To provide an example of the Medical Research Council’s (MRC’s) guidelines for evaluating complex healthcare interventions in the context of Smartphone-connected listening devices in adults with hearing loss. Method: Twenty existing hearing... Read More about An application of the Medical Research Council’s guidelines for evaluating complex interventions: a usability study assessing Smartphone-connected listening devices in adults with hearing loss.

A systematic review and meta-analysis assessing the effectiveness of alternative listening devices to conventional hearing aids in adults with hearing loss (2018)
Journal Article
Maidment, D. W., Barker, A. B., Xia, J., & Ferguson, M. A. (2018). A systematic review and meta-analysis assessing the effectiveness of alternative listening devices to conventional hearing aids in adults with hearing loss. International Journal of Audiology, 57(10), 721-729. https://doi.org/10.1080/14992027.2018.1493546

Objective: Recent technological advances have led to a rapid increase in alternative listening devices to conventional hearing aids. The aim was to systematically review the existing evidence to assess the effectiveness of alternative listening devic... Read More about A systematic review and meta-analysis assessing the effectiveness of alternative listening devices to conventional hearing aids in adults with hearing loss.

Refinement and validation of the Social Participation Restrictions Questionnaire: an application of Rasch analysis and traditional psychometric analysis techniques (2018)
Journal Article
Eithne, H., David, M., Johanna, B., & Melanie, F. (in press). Refinement and validation of the Social Participation Restrictions Questionnaire: an application of Rasch analysis and traditional psychometric analysis techniques. Ear and Hearing, https://doi.org/10.1097/AUD.0000000000000618

Objectives: The primary aim of this research was to refine and validate the Social Participation Restrictions Questionnaire (SPaRQ). The SPaRQ is a hearing-specific, patient-reported outcome measure that was originally developed through consultation... Read More about Refinement and validation of the Social Participation Restrictions Questionnaire: an application of Rasch analysis and traditional psychometric analysis techniques.

Effectiveness of alternative listening devices to conventional hearing aids for adults with hearing loss: a systematic review protocol (2016)
Journal Article
Maidment, D. W., Barker, A., Xia, J., & Ferguson, M. A. (2016). Effectiveness of alternative listening devices to conventional hearing aids for adults with hearing loss: a systematic review protocol. BMJ Open, 6(10), Article e011683. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2016-011683

Introduction Hearing loss is a major public health concern, affecting over 11 million people in the UK. While hearing aids are the most common clinical intervention for hearing loss, the majority of people that would benefit from using hearing aids d... Read More about Effectiveness of alternative listening devices to conventional hearing aids for adults with hearing loss: a systematic review protocol.

Internet competency predicts practical hearing aid knowledge and skills in first-time hearing aid users (2016)
Journal Article
Maidment, D. W., Brassington, W., Wharrad, H., & Ferguson, M. A. (2016). Internet competency predicts practical hearing aid knowledge and skills in first-time hearing aid users. American Journal of Audiology, 25(3S), https://doi.org/10.1044/2016_AJA-16-0022

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 multi... Read More about Internet competency predicts practical hearing aid knowledge and skills in first-time hearing aid users.

Motivational engagement in first-time hearing aid users: a feasibility study (2016)
Journal Article
Ferguson, M. A., Maidment, D., Russell, N., Gregory, M., & Nicholson, R. (in press). Motivational engagement in first-time hearing aid users: a feasibility study. International Journal of Audiology, 55(sup3), Article S23-S33. https://doi.org/10.3109/14992027.2015.1133935

Objective: To assess (1) the feasibility of incorporating the Ida Institute’s Motivation Tools into a UK audiology service, (2) the potential benefits of motivational engagement in first-time hearing aid users, and (3) predictors of hearing aid and g... Read More about Motivational engagement in first-time hearing aid users: a feasibility study.