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Parents' experiences of remote microphone systems for children with hearing loss.

Kristyna GabovaZdenek MeierPeter Tavel
Published in: Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology (2022)
IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONThe main advantages of remote microphone systems perceived by parents are better hearing and understanding, a life more similar to peers without hearing loss, safety in traffic, lower fatigue, vocabulary acquisition and better school results.The main disadvantages are for parents: persisting hearing problems, low benefits, technical issues and a reluctance to use the device by children or teachers.Sufficient and accurate information is needed about remote microphone systems, but also about the consequences of hearing loss in general.The possibility to try wireless devices before buying and troubleshooting help is appreciated.
Keyphrases
  • hearing loss
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