Hearing aids: a review of what's new.
OBJECTIVE
To review the recent innovations in hearing aid technology.


METHODS
Review of the literature.


METHODS
Private tertiary referral otology/neurotology practice.


RESULTS
Recent innovations including digital signal processing (DSP), directional microphone technology, and open mold hearing aid fitting have resulted in improved satisfaction with current hearing aids.


CONCLUSIONS
Current hearing aid technology with its innovations better meet needs of individuals who are hard of hearing.


CONCLUSIONS
The image commonly held of hearing aids by the general public is a negative one that can be improved with greater education.
Kim
Harold H
HH
Wilson Ear Clinic, Portland, Oregon 97209, USA. galbey@yahoo.com
Barrs
David M
DM
D003054:Cochlear Implants / Q000639:trends; D004867:Equipment Design; D006310:Hearing Aids / Q000639:trends; D006319:Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D009998:Ossicular Prosthesis / Q000639:trends; D012815:Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted