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Experiences of an Internet-based aural rehabilitation (IAR) program for hearing aid users: a qualitative study
Hearing Org, Sweden; Univ Gothenburg, Sweden.
Malmo Univ, Sweden.
Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Division of Neuro and Inflammation Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Region Östergötland, Anaesthetics, Operations and Specialty Surgery Center, Department of Otorhinolaryngology in Linköping. Linköping University, Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning. Linköping University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Linköping University, The Swedish Institute for Disability Research.ORCID iD: 0000-0001-8743-1636
Linköping University, Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Disability Research. Linköping University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Linköping University, The Swedish Institute for Disability Research. Oticon AS, Denmark.
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2018 (English)In: International Journal of Audiology, ISSN 1499-2027, E-ISSN 1708-8186, Vol. 57, no 8, p. 570-576Article in journal (Refereed) Published
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Objective: Internet interventions for hearing aid (HA) users have been shown to be effective in helping persons with hearing problems. As earlier research refers to objective data on these effects, little is known about how participants experience the Internet interventions subjectively. The aim of the present study was to explore participants experiences of an Internet-based aural rehabilitation (IAR) program for HA-users, and to explore the possible subjective benefits of such a program. Design: A qualitative exploratory design was implemented involving semi-structured telephone interviews. The interviews were transcribed and analysed using content analysis. Study sample: Interviews were conducted with 20 participants (9 men and 11 women) who had completed an IAR program for HA-users. The participants were 57-81 years old and had used HAs for 2-25 years. Results: The results are organised in three main categories: general experiences associated with participating in the program, knowledge obtained from the program and perceived impact of taking part in the program. Conclusions: The overall results indicate positive experiences of the IAR program, and an overreaching theme of increased self-esteem was identified. The findings provide some valuable information for developers of future IAR programs.

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TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD , 2018. Vol. 57, no 8, p. 570-576
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Qualitative study; semi-structured interviews; Internet-based aural rehabilitation; Internet interventions; hearing loss
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URN: urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-151223DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2018.1453171ISI: 000442684100002PubMedID: 29688096OAI: oai:DiVA.org:liu-151223DiVA, id: diva2:1248007
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Funding Agencies|Research and Technology Development, Habilitation & Health, Region Vastra Gotaland; Swedish Council for Wealth, Working Life and Welfare (FORTE) [2009-0055]

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