Is centre-based provision of hearing aids better than community-based provision? A cluster-randomized trial among adolescents in Bangladesh.

The community-based approach is a viable and effective option for hearing aid delivery in low-resourced settings. The approach needs to be adapted to particular contexts, and possible down-sides may need to be counteracted by special interventions. Implications for Rehabilitation Hearing aid use can contribute to improved activity, participation and quality of life among adolescents in low-income countries. Community-based approaches to delivering hearing aids can be viable and effective options to centre-based services.