N/A
N=325
Hearing for Communication and Resident Engagement
Hearing Loss, Age-Related
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04575051 ↗Enrolled (actual)
325
Serious AEs
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Results posted
Dec 2024
Primary outcome: Primary: Satisfaction With Social Participation — 49.7; 52.8; 51.2; 49.4 T-score — p=0.58
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- Consult Model (Other); Engage Model (Other)
- Age
- Adult, Older Adult · 60+ yrs
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
- Primary completion
- Nov 2023
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Satisfaction With Social Participation |
49.7; 52.8; 51.2; 49.4; 51.7; 49.7 | 0.58 |
| PRIMARY Hearing-Specific Health-Related Quality of Life |
10.2; 10.6; 9.2; 7.5; 8.1; 9.4 | 0.95 |
| SECONDARY Family Burden |
5.5; 4.4; 5.4; 4.7; 4.9; 3.6 | 0.96 |
| SECONDARY Staff Satisfaction |
2.1; 1.3; 1.6; 2.1; 1.8; 1.9 | 0.13 |
Summary
Amplification is a well-established, evidence-based front-line treatment for those with impaired communication secondary to Age Related Hearing Loss (ARHL). ARHL is the most prevalent cause of communication impairment among older adults. The challenge in treating ARHL is identifying a care model that effectively promotes adherence to individualized-treatment recommendations allowing the end-user to self-manage hearing loss with appropriate support. This proposal compares the two most common models of care for ARHL provided to adults in assisted living/personal care communities. The Consult Model (i.e., usual care) is an acute care strategy, relying on a monthly Audiologist visit to the facility.
The Engage Model is a chronic care approach to support hearing loss self-management of ARHL. Engage includes (a) hearing screening for all residents, (b) an individualized communication plan for those with an identified hearing loss (e.g., one-to-one, group, telephone, television plans, hearing aid trouble shooting, communication strategies, etc.), (c) provision of simple, non-custom amplifiers, (d) referral to audiology if needed, and (e) ongoing support provided by trained personnel (Communication Facilitator) under the supervision of the audiologist.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Willingness to participate and
- Being a resident, staff member or family member of a resident at one of the participating Assisted Living/Personal Care Facilities.
Exclusion Criteria
- Unwillingness to participate
- Not being a Resident, staff member or family member of a resident at one of eight Assisted Living/Personal Care Facilities.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04575051). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.